On 03/07/24, an MCSO Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a white Honda Civic for mechanical violations. The driver was identified as Julian Sanchez (age 21) out of San Rafael. A records check showed Sanchez was on Marin County Probation with terms to include search and seizure of his property and … [Read more...] about Alleged high volume drug dealer targeting Marin kids is jailed; parents warned to stay vigilant
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Wild chase through Sausalito, Larkspur and Marin results in one arrest; confiscation of a gun and drugs
A suspect in an automobile break-in on Napa Street in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 14 was arrested after leading officers from multiple jurisdictions on a car chase along Highway 101 between Sausalito and Larkspur. Officers of the Sausalito Police Department began the … [Read more...] about Wild chase through Sausalito, Larkspur and Marin results in one arrest; confiscation of a gun and drugs
Marin 911: Dope smokin’ man in PJs obstructs traffic, dogs off leash everywhere and social media site dishes dirt
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety issues in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. SAUSALITO Pajama Man: A man known to frequent downtown Sausalito and do weird things was reported standing on Coloma … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dope smokin’ man in PJs obstructs traffic, dogs off leash everywhere and social media site dishes dirt
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
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
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
Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Voters in Marin County are eager to receive final results from the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, and staff members with the Marin County Elections Department are equally eager to deliver those totals, including 30 trained full-time and part-time staff. Although an updated online tally … [Read more...] about Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Fentanyl kills 5 in Marin in last 14 days
The Marin County Public Health Department reported this afternoon (March 1): In the last two weeks, Marin County has experienced 5 suspected overdose deaths related to fentanyl, an approximately fourfold increase in the usual rate. This signifies an increased risk of overdose for people using … [Read more...] about Fentanyl kills 5 in Marin in last 14 days