SAUSALITO Underground Lair: A homeless man was stopped on Bee Street for rummaging through the trash. He said he wasn’t rummaging for trash but looking for his “underground base.” Police told him to stop rummaging through the trash. Sleeper: A homeless man slept on the sidewalk by the picnic … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man roots in trash; says he looking for his ‘underground base’
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Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A recent announcement that the Sausalito Art Festival would be postponed for another year got me reminiscing about the festival’s on-and-off history. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy points out: “Sausalito in 1950 was on the threshold … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Marinscope Last week was do or die for Marin’s power grid. We almost died. Record breaking temperatures throughout California burdened the grid as authorities warned citizens to do what it takes to stay safe and cool. Residents in the Marin Highlands and Indian Valley suffered … [Read more...] about Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick According to the newest navel gazing study on racism in Marin, landlords discriminate against applicants by favoring people with white names over Black names. I’m not kidding. This is an actual study courtesy of the Fair Housing Advocates … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Learn how to stand guard to protect those contemplating suicide
Marin County Special to Marinscope “I need help.” In many cases, those struggling with life might not say it out loud. They might not even think about it themselves. So, it might be up to others to recognize when somebody they know or love is reaching a crisis point. That’s the time … [Read more...] about Learn how to stand guard to protect those contemplating suicide
This week in Marin …
Sherman R. Frederick MarinLocalNews.com The Labor Day weekend brought sweltering heat to Marin and several items of note for all who live in and care about Marin. Here’s your Marinscope roundup: RAMMED In Novato, a San Francisco man driving a stolen car was arrested after he rammed a … [Read more...] about This week in Marin …
Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Marinscope It was a hot Labor Day weekend in Marin, but in terms of art and music, it’s nothing compared to what’s coming to Mill Valley shortly. It’s predicted to be Marin’s best post-pandemic music gathering. The Mill Valley Arts Festival – aside from displaying world class artists – will … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Lucas Valley Road slide repair set to begin; damaged road to be reinforced
Marin County Special to Marinscope Next week, the Marin County Department of Public Works will begin work on a stretch of Lucas Valley Road near milepost 3.92, approximately half a mile west of Westgate Drive in unincorporated San Rafael. During the six-week project, repairs will be made to … [Read more...] about Lucas Valley Road slide repair set to begin; damaged road to be reinforced
Monkeypox shot clinic Thursday in San Rafael; only 150 doses available
The Spahr Center and Marin Health and Human Services are hosting another vaccination clinic this Thursday, Sept. 8, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marin Health and Human Services Building, 3240 Kerner Blvd in San Rafael. First and second doses will be available. Those eligible for the first does … [Read more...] about Monkeypox shot clinic Thursday in San Rafael; only 150 doses available
San Rafael officers taken off the streets following body cam video showing them using force to violently arrest a local gardener
Marinscope San Rafael police officers were placed on paid leave over the long weekend after a body-cam video came to light showing them arresting a popular local gardener in late July in the Canal area where day laborers gather. ABC7 News in San Francisco first reported the video … [Read more...] about San Rafael officers taken off the streets following body cam video showing them using force to violently arrest a local gardener