MARIN COUNTY – Ramp widening project sponsored by Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) is scheduled to start on Northbound US 101 Bellam Boulevard off-ramp, and eastbound I-580 on-ramp in the City of San Rafael. The off-ramp from US 101 and the on-ramp to I-580 will remain open during … [Read more...] about Closures: Heads up for driving in San Rafael
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California revenue from marijuana hits $6.7 billion
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis tax revenue today for the fourth quarter of 2024. As of February 19, total cannabis tax revenue from fourth quarter returns is $219.0 million. This figure includes $127.8 million in cannabis excise tax and $91.2 … [Read more...] about California revenue from marijuana hits $6.7 billion
Tahoe’s Emerald Point old growth stand of trees unmanaged for fire risk
On the shores of Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay State Park grows what some consider to be the most iconic old-growth forest in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Giant ponderosa pines — some of the last remaining in the area — share space with at least 13 other tree species. Yet despite its high conservation … [Read more...] about Tahoe’s Emerald Point old growth stand of trees unmanaged for fire risk
Men charged with online predator behavior in Marin, one from San Rafael, one from Oakland, one from Richmond and one from Santa Rosa
On February 13, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies throughout Marin County, conducted Operation Broken Heart — an undercover, online-chat operation targeting sexual predators who were looking to meet minors in … [Read more...] about Men charged with online predator behavior in Marin, one from San Rafael, one from Oakland, one from Richmond and one from Santa Rosa
Must diversity = anti-Isreal hate?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The diversity effort at the Biden State Department sought to “increase the number of Foreign Service generalists from underrepresented groups by 33% and the number of women by 6%." The result was the hiring of people who, it turns out, were not diverse in … [Read more...] about Must diversity = anti-Isreal hate?
Armed attack in Terra Linda leads San Rafael cops to San Francisco; two adults and a minor arrested with cache of illegal guns
SRPD Officers arrested two adults and a juvenile on a variety of serious felony charges after they were involved in a violent armed attack in Terra Linda and leading officers in a pursuit that ended in San Francisco. Guns involved in the attack were also recovered. Just after 2:15 P.M., on … [Read more...] about Armed attack in Terra Linda leads San Rafael cops to San Francisco; two adults and a minor arrested with cache of illegal guns
SF Opera announces 25-26 season
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ANNOUNCES 2025–26 SEASON OPENING SEPTEMBER 5 World premiere of THE MONKEY KING (猴王悟空) by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang and a new production of Wagner’s PARSIFAL highlight Company’s 103rd season Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts Wagner’s PARSIFAL in new staging … [Read more...] about SF Opera announces 25-26 season
Sonoma County fugitive arrested for burglary in Novato
On Sunday (1/26), around 10PM, Novato Police Officers were on patrol in the area of Redwood Blvd. and Escallonia Dr. when they observed a man riding a bicycle without proper lighting equipment. Officers made a traffic stop and contacted the rider. During the bicycle stop, a nearby resident on … [Read more...] about Sonoma County fugitive arrested for burglary in Novato
Marin County vows to stay woke come Trump or high water
Marinscope Community Newspapers In a statement the County of Marin called one of "unity and shared values," the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 14, adopted a resolution affirming its commitment to stay fully woke and defy any moves to change that as President-elect Donald Trump comes into … [Read more...] about Marin County vows to stay woke come Trump or high water
L.A. Down: Local elections matter
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick When I think of the fires that ravage Los Angeles County, I’m reminded of a comment Joe Rogan made when he announced in 2020 he was leaving the “blue bubble” of LaLa Land for the freedom of Austin, Texas. Local elections matter, he said. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about L.A. Down: Local elections matter