Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty to one count of DUI, following a drunken crash in Napa in May. He was given three years probation -- but does not have to report to a probation officer -- and no jail time beyond the time served. Pelosi, 82, must attend a … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, pleads guilty in DUI accident
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Judge stops Novato Costco gas station plan
The plan to build a gas station at Costco in Novato was halted by Marin County Superior Court Judge James Chou. The court ruled that Novato needs to do more study on environmental impacts. The city of Novato said it disagrees with the judge’s thinking, but will comply with the … [Read more...] about Judge stops Novato Costco gas station plan
Marin 911: Kid robbed of backpack at knifepoint in Novato
Knifepoint Robbery: On Friday, Aug. 19, Novato Police Officers responded to the area of Leese Lane at Jeffrey Court at about 10 p.m. A report of a robbery at knife point had been made. The victim was walking on Leese Lane when he saw three male teenagers hiding at a nearby residence. The suspects … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Kid robbed of backpack at knifepoint in Novato
Carleen Cullen named to EV group
Carleen Cullen, founder and executive director of Marin-based nonprofit Cool the Earth, is spearheading the demand for reliable public EV charging and was recently nominated by Rep. Jared Huffman for a new Federal EV Working Group. Cool the Earth, with a mission to reduce carbon emissions … [Read more...] about Carleen Cullen named to EV group
Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Voters have their work cut out for them this election season. Not only are there a number of ballot questions to wade through, two incumbents in city council races have called it a day, making room for new blood and what promises to be spirited campaigns to … [Read more...] about Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers
Aug. 16 COVID-19 in Marin update
As of Aug. 16, there have been 40,435 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Marin. That’s up 149 cases from the week before. In the past 10 days there have been 322 cases (-63), 15 hospitalizations (-7) and zero patients in ICU (-2). … [Read more...] about Aug. 16 COVID-19 in Marin update
Jonathan Butler raises racism question with Napa restaurant
Famous South African singer Jonathan Butler has accused a St. Helena restaurant, Goose & Gander, of racism. He posted a video on TikTok saying that the restaurant manager followed him outside after he paid the bill and asked if he “took care” of his server. Butler, who is Black, said dinner was … [Read more...] about Jonathan Butler raises racism question with Napa restaurant
Marin 911: Skirt-lifting woman wearing no undies gives sidewalk diners in Sausalito an eyeful
Anatomically Correct: A woman apparently in the midst of a mental breakdown pestered people eating at a sidewalk restaurant on Bridgeway. She pulled items off diners’ tables and then lifted up her skirt exposing her nude and anatomically correct you-know-what. When police arrived she sat next to the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Skirt-lifting woman wearing no undies gives sidewalk diners in Sausalito an eyeful
Sex assault suspect apprehended after 5-hour search in San Rafael open space
Marinscope A woman hiking in the Boyd Park Open Space said she was stalked and then grabbed by a man seeking to assault her sexually. The San Rafael Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 18, received the 911 call from hiker and began an extensive five-hour search for the … [Read more...] about Sex assault suspect apprehended after 5-hour search in San Rafael open space
Watch your speed; school is back in session
Marin County Sheriff Deputies were out and greeting students this week at different schools in the jurisdiction. As students return to school, remember it is 25 MPH in school zones, DO NOT pass a bus with flashing red lights illuminated and please allow some extra commute time with more vehicles on … [Read more...] about Watch your speed; school is back in session