The San Rafael Police Department successfully ensured a more peaceful community celebration during this year’s Central American Independence Day observance this past Sunday, September 15. The event, which saw a significant decrease in violent incidents compared to previous years, was carefully … [Read more...] about Central American Independence Day less violent this year in San Rafael
Marin News
Drug cooker almost burns down the neighborhood
On Sept. 15 about noon members of the Novato Police Department and Novato Fire Protection District responded to the report of a structure fire at a residence on Yukon Way. Officers prepared to evacuate nearby residences, while Novato Fire personnel extinguished the flames. The fire was contained … [Read more...] about Drug cooker almost burns down the neighborhood
Gabriella Calicchio departs Marin to head up the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
After nearly 11 years as the County of Marin’s Director of Cultural Services, Gabriella Calicchio will step down from her role to embark on a new chapter as the fifth Executive Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Calicchio took the helm of the Department of Cultural Services in 2014 and … [Read more...] about Gabriella Calicchio departs Marin to head up the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
San Rafael High School announces 2024 Hall of Honor inductees
San Rafael High School (SRHS), the SRHS Alumni Association and WeAreSR! parent organization are pleased to announce the 2024 Hall of Honor (HOH) inductees: Nando Llacuna and Sean Castle (Posthumously) and the Golden Bulldog Award recipient, Gregory Leonard Szot who will be honored on Monday, … [Read more...] about San Rafael High School announces 2024 Hall of Honor inductees
Vandalism, fire at Indian Valley Campus; Novato man arrested
NOVATO, CA—On September 14, 2024, at approximately 5:25 a.m., the Marin County Communications Center was notified of a fire alarm from Building 28, classroom 202 at College of Marin’s (COM) Indian Valley Campus. Personnel from the Novato Fire Department responded to the alarm. Minutes … [Read more...] about Vandalism, fire at Indian Valley Campus; Novato man arrested
Opinion: Why no 2nd debate?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive After Tuesday’s debate, Team Harris immediately came out asking for a rematch. Donald Trump, however, said that’s enough. Why is that? Didn’t Kamala win the debate against Trump? That’s what the talking heads say. Well, maybe the talking heads … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why no 2nd debate?
Inverness man held for Novato High School burglary
On August 20, 2024, around 2:00AM, our School Resource Officer (SRO) investigated the report of classroom burglary on the Novato High School campus. During the burglary, campus keys were stolen along with personal items. The SRO developed leads and spoke with witnesses. The SRO notified surrounding … [Read more...] about Inverness man held for Novato High School burglary
Mill Valley adopts ‘Take One Car’ strategy for wildfire evacuations
Mill Valley Launches "Take One Car" Initiative to Improve Wildfire Evacuations - Discover how Mill Valley's new "Take One Car" initiative, based on a 2023 Google Research study, could reduce wildfire evacuation times by nearly two hours, making our community safer. Learn how using one car per … [Read more...] about Mill Valley adopts ‘Take One Car’ strategy for wildfire evacuations
County adopts 5-year road repair schedule with eye on racial considerations
In the ongoing mission to improve roads across unincorporated Marin, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) staff has developed a new five-year plan of pavement resurfacing projects, outlining approximately 199 miles of roadway that are expected to be improved between the 2025 … [Read more...] about County adopts 5-year road repair schedule with eye on racial considerations
Anne Altman takes the helm of Marin’s spectacularly beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Anne Dubinsky Altman as the new permanent superintendent of Point Reyes National Seashore beginning Sept. 22, 2024. Altman has been the deputy superintendent at Point Reyes National Seashore since 2022, and acting superintendent since June 2024. … [Read more...] about Anne Altman takes the helm of Marin’s spectacularly beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore