A 22-year-old San Francisco man was stopped in Larkspur on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In the process of that, Central Police said he attacked officers. Wilson King Barreno, 22, was arrested. Charges are pending. Officers sustained minor injuries but have been cleared for … [Read more...] about San Franciscan charged with DUI in Larkspur
Marin News
Mr. Pini ate some bad mushrooms
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild and recounts news from the past that appeared in the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago February 1923 – Glad to report H. Pini improving after a siege of sickness caused from eating … [Read more...] about Mr. Pini ate some bad mushrooms
California ends COVID shot requirement to attend school, but some Marin schools requiring masks in some classrooms; county won’t say which schools
Marinscope State public health officials quietly announced last Friday that children in California won’t have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend school. The Associated Press reported that nearly all of the pandemic restrictions put in place by Gov. Gavin Newsom have been lifted, and he … [Read more...] about California ends COVID shot requirement to attend school, but some Marin schools requiring masks in some classrooms; county won’t say which schools
Fairfax wrestles with push-back from citizens over rent control ordinance passed at the urging of Marin Democratic Socialists of America
The town of Fairfax continues to wrestle with the town’s residents over what some are calling an ill-advised rent control and just-cause eviction law. Fairfax is the first municipality in Marin to adopt the ordinances. Last week, the town council held a public meeting to explain the new laws. It … [Read more...] about Fairfax wrestles with push-back from citizens over rent control ordinance passed at the urging of Marin Democratic Socialists of America
Sausalito Center for the Arts set to open on Feb. 16
Marinscope The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) officially opens its doors in Sausalito 4 p.m Feb. 16. The center will be a multi-use artistic venue in the heart of downtown Sausalito, along the iconic Bridgeway, establishing a center of the city. It will showcase art and cultural events … [Read more...] about Sausalito Center for the Arts set to open on Feb. 16
Was it the shipping containers or the dance club that caused California’s two latest mass shootings?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick It’s part of human nature to lay blame in times of tragedy. Chunli Zhao, 66, a Chinese national killed seven people when he snapped at the mushroom farm he worked at Half Moon Bay. It stemmed from a beef with his supervisor. A day before, Huu Can … [Read more...] about Was it the shipping containers or the dance club that caused California’s two latest mass shootings?
Two arrested in Marin City stabbing
Marinscope On Jan. 26 just before 2 p.m., Marin County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Drake Avenue in Marin City for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, Deputies located the man unconscious and suffering from multiple stab wounds. Deputies provided life … [Read more...] about Two arrested in Marin City stabbing
Live press conference on entertainment industry sexual predators
Marinscope Advisory LIVE PRESS CONFERENCE | FEBRUARY 3, at 2:00 P.M. (PST) Entertainment Industry Sexual Assault Survivors to Speak on Industry Practices That Permit, Protect, and Profit From Predators Highlight Recent Lawsuits Against Steven Tyler & Brian Warner (Marilyn Manson) Under … [Read more...] about Live press conference on entertainment industry sexual predators
Two views emerge in Marin on death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
Marinscope The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police drew opposite responses in Marin. Marin Sheriff Jamie Scardina’s said: After viewing the video from the Memphis Police Department, I am shocked, angry and frustrated. While the officers are being held … [Read more...] about Two views emerge in Marin on death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
Principal Larson gets the nod
The Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jennifer Andrews Larson to the position of San Marin High School Principal effective July 1. Larson, a native Novato resident, is now serving as Interim Principal and Assistant Superintendent for the 2022-23 school … [Read more...] about Principal Larson gets the nod