Editor's note: This is a social media post from the Novato Police Department. Yesterday, at about 11:30 am, officers responded to a disturbance on the 7000 block of Redwood Blvd. A patrol officer was checking the area and speaking to a witness when he heard what sounded like a vehicle collision … [Read more...] about Babbling Novato resident attacks man in mosque
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Man, well known to Novato Police, arrested in stabbing incident
Stabbing Arrest Last night, at about 9 pm, Novato Police Officers responded to a reported stabbing near the Circle K Gas Station (375 Ignacio Blvd). Officers located a 31-year-old man with a superficial stab wound. The victim, who was walking in the area, saw an unknown man and woman arguing. The … [Read more...] about Man, well known to Novato Police, arrested in stabbing incident
Gang shooting in Novato; one man injured
Posted Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025: Last night, at about 9:15 p.m., Novato police dispatchers received calls about a shooting on Third Street near Grant Avenue. Three men were confronted by two masked men in their early 20s wearing all black. One was wearing a red cross-body … [Read more...] about Gang shooting in Novato; one man injured
Daly City man arrested for stealing a Marin County check from the mail
On June 7th, 2025, the Marin County Treasurer’s Office reported a Marin County Office of Education Account check for the amount of $15,265.80 was stolen from the mail. Additionally, it was reported the check was deposited into an unknown bank account at a Chase Bank in San Francisco. After a … [Read more...] about Daly City man arrested for stealing a Marin County check from the mail
Gavin Newsom steps up the hype for president
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive As the NFL season approaches, I’m reminded of how much football resembles politics. When the Dallas Cowboys take on the NFL Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles next Thursday, all the hype of the pre-season will be tested. And, in the following … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom steps up the hype for president
San Rafael apartment fire leaves one dead, two missing and 60 displaced
Editor’s note: This is an update from the City of San Rafael on the 516 Canal Street Apartment Fire. Marinscope Community Newspapers is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The cause of the fire, originally … [Read more...] about San Rafael apartment fire leaves one dead, two missing and 60 displaced
County looking at homeless shelter in Point Reyes
Just over two months after issuing an intent to purchase a vacant lot in Point Reyes Station, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a purchase and sale agreement of the lot at 6th and B streets. If approved at the August 26 meeting, the acquisition would be the first … [Read more...] about County looking at homeless shelter in Point Reyes
Marin County Ties Up Labor Deals
With the approval of two additional labor agreements, the County of Marin has secured contracts with the majority of its represented employee groups for 2025-2028. On August 19, the Board of Supervisors approved new multiyear agreements with the Marin County Firefighters’ Association and … [Read more...] about Marin County Ties Up Labor Deals
Op-Ed: Two Cows
By Teliha Draheim Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers As a resident of Fairfax involved in the political scene, I have observed that individuals and members of organizations who do not live in Fairfax freely promote their opinions about our local politics. These voices do not represent … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Two Cows
Sheriff oversight body set for its first meeting
A community-led oversight body for the Marin County Sheriff’s Office is making its debut with a goal of fostering more communication and transparency between the public and the County of Marin’s law enforcement agency. Community members are invited to the Civilian Oversight Commission’s kickoff … [Read more...] about Sheriff oversight body set for its first meeting