A court in Oakland lowered the boom this week on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state administration for showing "indifference" to the prison population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Orders the prison's population cut in half. You can read the full story here. … [Read more...] about Governor, prison system taken to task over San Quentin outbreak
Marin News
Corte Madera Town Hall may get a facelift
By Derek Wilson Marinscope The Corte Madera Town Hall building has gone through several minor renovations during nearly a century of service to the community. The town might have outgrown the building as it is, however, without a major renovation. The 5,447-square foot building is just a … [Read more...] about Corte Madera Town Hall may get a facelift
Everything you need to know about building an ADU in Marin
Several new tools are now available for homeowners interested in building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), also known as a second unit, a granny flat, an in-law unit, or a converted garage. Help is available whether a property owner wants to generate extra income, create more housing for the local … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about building an ADU in Marin
School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
Marinscope (Novato residents: To start a no obligation free trial home delivery of the Novato Advance, email Publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) There will be new meaning for “home for holidays” for students in Novato and San Marin high school students. They will remain at … [Read more...] about School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
Sausalito opens street for dining
To take advantage of the fall weather, outdoor dining will be available on Caledonia Street between Pine and Johnson streets from Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 18. The schedule for the week will begin with dinner on Tuesday and continue with lunch and dinner service on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Sausalito opens street for dining
Marin County Bracing for Bigger Deficits
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope With COVID-19 bearing down on the economy, local governments are scrambling to keep their workforces intact and service levels maintained. It’s a difficult task causing sleepless nights for city managers from Novato to Sausalito. The biggest deficit comes … [Read more...] about Marin County Bracing for Bigger Deficits
Probation DUI check
Twenty out of 22 DUI offenders were found to be in compliance with conditions of their probation during a recent unannounced check by the Marin County Probation Department. On Sept. 26, two teams of four officers conducted the searches for offenders who had been convicted of driving under the … [Read more...] about Probation DUI check
Election ballots on the way
Be on the lookout for your voting ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. They have been sent to all active, registered voters in Marin County. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, voters are encouraged to return their completed ballot by mail. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before … [Read more...] about Election ballots on the way
Voting now underway
Ballots for the November 3 General Election have been sent to all active registered voters in Marin County as required by California Assembly Bill 860, and mail ballot voting is taking place at the Elections Department in San Rafael. Registered voters may come to the Elections Department (Marin … [Read more...] about Voting now underway
Buckle up for post-election violence
By Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media Gun sales from coast to coast and throughout the fruited plain have soared in the runup to the presidential election. And where are sales really up? In the seven presidential “toss up” states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New … [Read more...] about Buckle up for post-election violence