We all are familiar with the scenario of the fire department rescuing cats stuck in trees. But that's not the only animal in need of help. This week the Novato Fire Protection District responded to a horse stuck in a deep, muddy, ditch and unable to move. Novato Fire requested the Marin … [Read more...] about Fire Department rescues horse stuck in deep mud
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Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
Ballot tabulation continued over the weekend for the Marin County Elections Department staff. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said over 45,000 ballots were received on Election Day and staff worked hard to ensure they would be ready for counting as soon as possible. “All 45,000 … [Read more...] about Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
Red Barn Productions announced its latest Bay Area event, Ceili On the Lake, an Irish Dance & Music Festival, on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28 at Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The event celebrates a love of traditional Irish culture. Festivalgoers are invited to come … [Read more...] about A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
San Rafael resident arrested for pepper spraying member of the Islamic Center of North Marin on first day of Ramadan
This press release was issued by the Novato Police Department at 9:44 a.m. this morning: On March 11, 2024, around 8:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a transferred 911 call from the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center. Dispatchers learned that a member of the Islamic Center of North … [Read more...] about San Rafael resident arrested for pepper spraying member of the Islamic Center of North Marin on first day of Ramadan
Biden gets his mind right on calling the ‘undocumented’ ‘illegal’
When President Joe Biden identified the alleged murderer of Layken Riley as an “illegal,” I couldn’t help but think of that iconic bowling scene in “The Big Lebowski” in which Walter Sobchak corrects the Dude about using the word “chinaman.” “I'm talking about drawing a line in the sand, … [Read more...] about Biden gets his mind right on calling the ‘undocumented’ ‘illegal’
It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade has been walking a one-mile stretch of Chileno Valley Road at twilight from October through March for the past five years to rescue newts migrating to and from Laguna Lake. The Brigade consists of about 100 volunteers who brave rain and cold to keep the … [Read more...] about It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
A special day for Novato’s Battalion Chief Scott Freedman
Novato Fire District had the pleasure of participating in Read Across America Day at Olive Elementary School. Battalion Chief, Scott Freedman, served as the guest reader, sharing important lessons about fire safety with eager 3rd graders. This event held an extra layer of significance as it … [Read more...] about A special day for Novato’s Battalion Chief Scott Freedman
Novato’s finest prepping for rising fentanyl ODs
The Novato Police Department is brushing up on their lifesaving skills in light of the rising number of fentanyl deaths hitting Marin. The staff is participated in comprehensive training to address emergency situations within the community. The training encompassed essential lifesaving skills … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest prepping for rising fentanyl ODs
Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety and crime issues right here in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Bad Tag: A citizen in Tam Valley complained that his cars keep getting tagged. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial
Marin kids Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth were teenagers on 26 July 2019 when a Italian plain clothes police in a drug deal gone bad. They were convicted, but the country's high court has granted them a new trial on the grounds that they may not have spoken enough Italian to know what … [Read more...] about Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial