Artist Al Sybrian's iconic sea lion sculpture made a triumphant return to its perch on Sausalito's southern waterfront in the early morning of Wednesday, July 3. The nearly 2,000 lbs. bronze sculpture had been on dry land since January 2023, when it was toppled by a winter storm. The … [Read more...] about Sausalito’s iconic statue is back
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Driver, 18, pours liquid out of cans after slamming into parked cars in San Rafael
THIS IS WHAT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE LOOKS LIKE: Yesterday morning, SRPD received 9-1-1 calls about a traffic collision in the 500 block of Cedar Hill Drive in San Rafael’s Terra Linda neighborhood. Officers determined the responsible vehicle collided with several parked cars. A … [Read more...] about Driver, 18, pours liquid out of cans after slamming into parked cars in San Rafael
High cost of everything, including utility rates, spur assistance program
Marin County homes have seen a surge in utility rates to start 2024. One program that can help is the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity Green House Call, which is available to Marin residents this month to help lower energy and water bills, all at no-cost. In collaboration with the Bay Area … [Read more...] about High cost of everything, including utility rates, spur assistance program
Marin strives for better County Fair accessibility
San Rafael, CA – In a significant move toward inclusivity, the Marin County Fair has established an ad hoc accessibility advisory committee that is embarking on a three-year plan to assure full disability access at Marin’s largest annual event. The committee's mission is to make … [Read more...] about Marin strives for better County Fair accessibility
View Black life in Marin during WWII
San Rafael, CA – From July 1 through September 30, Marin County Free Library patrons can experience a view of Black American life during World War II in Marin with a comprehensive exhibit, “The Legacy of Marin City: A California Black History Story (1942-1960).” All 10 … [Read more...] about View Black life in Marin during WWII
Meet one of Novato’s finest
Novato Police Department press release: We are super excited to announce Officer Wax’s promotion to Police Corporal! Corporal Wax is excited for the challenge ahead and is looking forward to his new role on patrol. Corporal Wax began his career in policing at NPD as a Police Intern in 2015, later … [Read more...] about Meet one of Novato’s finest
The ‘Rise of Kamala’ happens this week
Civil Rights icon James Clyburn just sent the kingmakers in the Democratic Party a pretty damn strong message: Replace Joe Biden with anyone else other than Kamala Harris and kiss the Black vote goodbye. See the full column here. … [Read more...] about The ‘Rise of Kamala’ happens this week
America’s democracy crushed by ‘radical’ Supreme Court, Rep. Huffman says
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Trump v. United States: “Today, American democracy was dealt a crushing blow by a radical and corrupt Supreme Court. With its sweeping new … [Read more...] about America’s democracy crushed by ‘radical’ Supreme Court, Rep. Huffman says
Marin Grand Jury releases report on changes to the Justice Center
Today, the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report, “Marin County Justice Center: A Model for Change,” which addresses the dated and deteriorating conditions of the Marin County Jail and Juvenile Hall. The Grand Jury recommends that the Marin County Board of … [Read more...] about Marin Grand Jury releases report on changes to the Justice Center
Sacramento man arrested for stealing Novato schools checks totaling $150k
On April 11th, 2024, it was reported to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office that checks issued by the Novato Unified School District were stolen from the mail and fraudulently deposited by an unknown subject(s). The stolen checks totaled over $150,000.00 in funds meant for various vendors used by NUSD … [Read more...] about Sacramento man arrested for stealing Novato schools checks totaling $150k