Marin County Voters in Marin County are eager to receive final results from the November 8 General Election, and staff from the Marin County Elections Department is equally eager to deliver those totals. Although an updated online tally is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, … [Read more...] about Marin Election: Might be two more weeks before counting is done
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Fentanyl overdose deaths double in Marin County
Marinscope Recent data from Marin County Public Health show that the county is on track for another record year for overdose deaths, placing Marin in step with patterns across the region and state. The trend is directly tied to the increased availability and use of the powerful synthetic opioid … [Read more...] about Fentanyl overdose deaths double in Marin County
Properly Subversive: Remember this on Veteran’s Day
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick (Editor’s note: This week I’m giving over my regular column space to Joseph Reagan, Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America and Afghanistan Veteran. I found it worthy of your attention and I hope you enjoy it. I’ll be back … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Remember this on Veteran’s Day
Pedestrian on the 101 struck and killed
Marinscope At 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car exiting northbound on Highway 101 on the offramp leading to Lucas Valley and Smith Ranch Roads. For reasons unknown and remain under investigation, the subject and another pedestrian were standing on the … [Read more...] about Pedestrian on the 101 struck and killed
Boozy teen party in Mill Valley gets out of hand; one police officer injured
Marinscope A teen party on Ashford Avenue spilled out into the streets of Mill Valley on the night of Nov. 5, police said in a press release. As many as 200 kids were reported drinking booze and throwing bottles. When police arrived, hey found at least 100 kids in the area, mostly in … [Read more...] about Boozy teen party in Mill Valley gets out of hand; one police officer injured
Marin 911: The mini-skirted ‘crazy lady’ of Throckmorton
MILL VALLEY Yeller: The oft-star of the Mill Valley cop log – the “crazy lady” of Throckmorton -- was at it again on Nov. 1, disturbing the peace by hitting store windows with a stick, kicking over trash cans and yelling wild things at shocked passersby. The woman was described as being in her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The mini-skirted ‘crazy lady’ of Throckmorton
Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
The Ross Valley Players will perform “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” on Nov. 11 through Dec. 18. It is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." It follows the … [Read more...] about Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
Marinscope Novato Police arrested five teenagers and one adult in the October stabbings of two teens at Lynwood Elementary School. Police told the Novato Advance and Marinscope Community Newspapers that they are investigating the possibility that the stabbings were gang related. The attacks … [Read more...] about Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
Marin County Special to Marinscope The general election is just seven days away and Marin County voters in the November 8 General Election will be interested in the first returns on election night, which will be posted on the County’s election results webpage shortly after 8 … [Read more...] about You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when
Marin County Special to Marinscope Seasonal high tides can cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roads in Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but flooding can increase significantly if the elevated tides occur during a storm, … [Read more...] about High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when