On July 16, 2025, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and patrol deputies executed a search warrant in Santa Rosa. David Groth was detained during the search warrant. K9 Duke responded to the location and located methamphetamine in both Groth’s vehicle and apartment. In total, Groth … [Read more...] about Narcotics Unit Seizes over three pounds of Methamphetamine
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Thinking about the future of Marin City
Marin City residents, youth, small business owners, faith leaders, and seniors will engage in dialogue with Marin County officials at the Forever Marin City Futures Forum—a public gathering and intergenerational dialogue to help the community chart a new course for its future. The event, … [Read more...] about Thinking about the future of Marin City
Out-of-town crew jailed for retail theft in Novato
On July 8, around 4 p.m., Novato Police Officers responded to a report of a theft from a retail store in Vintage Oaks. Staff reported that four people stole about $2,000-$3,000 worth of merchandise from the store. Descriptions of the suspects were provided to the responding officers. The … [Read more...] about Out-of-town crew jailed for retail theft in Novato
I don’t care who you are, this about-face by Trump on Epstein is plainly weird
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Our beloved Associated Press tells us that “far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities” question the Trump Administration’s about-face this week on the Jeffrey Epstein mysteries. Let me assure you, it’s not just the far right with … [Read more...] about I don’t care who you are, this about-face by Trump on Epstein is plainly weird
Marin County Squares Up On Trump; Joins Lawsuit
The County of Marin has joined a growing coalition of local governments suing the Trump Administration over efforts to punish jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, originally filed by San Francisco and Santa Clara counties and now joined by 48 … [Read more...] about Marin County Squares Up On Trump; Joins Lawsuit
Arrest made in Opiate OD case
In June 2025, Detectives from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) initiated a follow-up investigation into a suspected opiate overdose involving a victim in San Rafael. The investigation led to the identification of a suspect and the subsequent issuance of a search … [Read more...] about Arrest made in Opiate OD case
Discover Marin County’s Best News Website
Keep on top of Marin County news from Novato to Sausalito by clicking here. Powered by Marinscope Community Newspapers. … [Read more...] about Discover Marin County’s Best News Website
Vegetation fire in Novato knocked down in 25 minutes; started by illegal fireworks
MARIN COUNY FIRE DEPARTMENT At approximately 2 a.m., dispatch received reports of a vegetation fire near Vineyard and Meadow Lane in Novato. A wildland response was activated, deploying key resources including four County Type-3 engines, a dozer, and support from our partners at Novato Fire … [Read more...] about Vegetation fire in Novato knocked down in 25 minutes; started by illegal fireworks
Sextortion arrest made in Novato; victim is 13
A 13-year-old Novato resident reported to Novato Police officers that a suspect obtained their private photographs stored on social media. The suspect demanded sex acts from the victim or he would share their private pictures. Novato Police Detectives initiated a sextortion case, … [Read more...] about Sextortion arrest made in Novato; victim is 13
Novato woman, 54, pulled over for DUI; suspended license and meth found in her car
At around 8:43 a.m. on June 28, 2025, Novato Police Officers were alerted to a suspected intoxicated driver in the area of Redwood Boulevard and Delong Avenue. Officers began searching for the car, locating it near South Novato Boulevard and Sunset Parkway. The driver was contacted and … [Read more...] about Novato woman, 54, pulled over for DUI; suspended license and meth found in her car