Marinscope Outrage escalated in Marin over a plea resolution that has reduced charges against five people who trespassed on St. Raphael’s Catholic Church to tear down and deface the statue of a Catholic saint in 2020. About 100 people made their displeasure known when they took to the streets … [Read more...] about People protest the Marin District Attorney’s Office plea bargain for the ‘Serra Five’
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Pride Not Prejudice celebration in Sausalito featuring vintage photos
Sausalito Marin Scope An art exhibition entitled “Pride Not Prejudice” will be held June 9 through July 4, Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway in Sausalito. Admission is charged with the proceeds split between the art center and The … [Read more...] about Pride Not Prejudice celebration in Sausalito featuring vintage photos
No Pride Month without Memorial Day
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing … [Read more...] about No Pride Month without Memorial Day
An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive When District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s press release came across the transom, I read it and said to myself: “Jeez, did the Catholic Church really sign off on this?” I later got the answer. It was a big NO. The “resolution” touted by Frugoli as “justice” … [Read more...] about An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023. Dear Hon. Frugoli and Ms. Mievis: The legal counsel of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Paula Carney, has informed me that the the … [Read more...] about Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Marinscope A 2020 Marin County case involving vandalism of a statue of Saint Junipero Serra has been resolved through a restorative justice solution brokered by the Marin County District Attorney's Office. Five people were arrested after the statue honoring the 18th century Catholic icon was … [Read more...] about Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
New York Times bestselling novelist Isabel Allende will appear in person at Angelico Concert Hall on the Dominican University of California campus at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, in the Spring 2023 Leadership Lecture Series presented by Dominican in partnership with Book Passage. She will appear … [Read more...] about Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
Famed pitcher Lefty Gomez led the parade in Novato 50 years ago
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 – Celebration Called Off – The proposed Fourth of July celebration and water carnival, to have been given at Novato, has been called off. This action was taken because of the inability of our people to give the matter the time required to … [Read more...] about Famed pitcher Lefty Gomez led the parade in Novato 50 years ago
Thousands of Pride flags will fly over Marin in June
Pride Month – a time in which America celebrates the rights and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community – will begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, with a Pride flag raising ceremony at City Hall in Novato. It will be followed up with events all throughout Marin County. Here’s a quick rundown on … [Read more...] about Thousands of Pride flags will fly over Marin in June
Violent carjacker apprehended in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department is praising a security guard at a San Rafael shopping center for "his swift and brave action when he intervened during a violent carjacking attempt and apprehended the suspect." As a result, Edward Ganny Carroll, a 41-year-old San Rafael resident, has been … [Read more...] about Violent carjacker apprehended in San Rafael