COUNTY SHERIFF Drug Bust: On Nov. 9, detectives from our Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU), Coordination of Probation Enforcement Unit (COPE) assisted the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) with an investigation. During CMPA’s investigation it was determined the suspect who was arrested for … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cops swoop in to confiscate a stash of coke, pot and cash
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50th Annual Holiday Share & Toy Drive
This December marks the 50th year that North Marin Community Services (NMCS) brings the magic of the holidays to low-income children in North Marin – and they invite you to participate. On Dec.17, the organization will serve 400+ children from low-income families at their 50th Annual … [Read more...] about 50th Annual Holiday Share & Toy Drive
Sausalito election Results: Measure L Passes, Measure K Fails, Cox and Hoffman Win Council Seats
The high percentage of ballots counted to date by the Marin County Elections Department and the wide margins in local contests make it possible to confirm the outcome of Sausalito's General Municipal Election on November 8. Measure L will increase the existing local sales … [Read more...] about Sausalito election Results: Measure L Passes, Measure K Fails, Cox and Hoffman Win Council Seats
Marin County ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by increase in local homelessness
Marin County Special to Marinscope Evidence is mounting that Marin County’s challenges with homelessness are directly tied to the lack of affordable housing and that most people experiencing homelessness in Marin lived here before they lost housing. The Marin County Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Marin County ‘disappointed’ but not ‘surprised’ by increase in local homelessness
New veteran shelter at Hamilton
By Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope Farmland on the San Pablo Bay filled a need for military air defense when Hamilton Field in 1935 was established as a bombardment base of the 1st Wing of the Air Force. The base was decommissioned in 1975. Levies were removed and the airfield was … [Read more...] about New veteran shelter at Hamilton
Marin 911: He went postal (literally)
SAUSALITO Going Postal: A homeless man took a 7-foot fence post off a road divider and was carrying it around on Bridgeway. He was described as 40-ish with “messy” hair. And, of course, there is that 7-foot post he’s carrying. Burglary: A resident on Gate 5 Road noticed that someone tried to … [Read more...] about Marin 911: He went postal (literally)
Trans Day of Remembrance in Marin
Properly Subversive: Homelessness — a billion here … and a billion there
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn’t like the progress local governments have made on homelessness, so he announced this month that he’s withholding $1 billion in state homelessness funding until local governments come up with more effective plans to reduce the … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Homelessness — a billion here … and a billion there
Mill Valley city manager: ‘When you start to think it’s okay to disrespect law enforcement — it’s dangerous’
(Editor’s Note: Mill Valley City Manager Todd Cusimano addressed the City Council regarding the incident on Nov. 5 involving an out of control party with 100 to 200 juveniles. More detail can be found at MarinLocalNews.com. Below is a partial transcript of his comments.) Words matter, actions … [Read more...] about Mill Valley city manager: ‘When you start to think it’s okay to disrespect law enforcement — it’s dangerous’
Korean war hero from Novato honored
Novato Advance Marinscope Newspapers War hero Ralph Webb was honored this month as a participant in an Honor Flight out of San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Webb, a 45-year resident of Novato, earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star in the Korean War when he served in the Army as a … [Read more...] about Korean war hero from Novato honored