COUNTY SHERIFF Porch Pirates: A citizen called deputies to Rincon Way in Santa Venetia after he saw a man and a woman in a car filled with Amazon boxes. Service provided. Carnival Break In: Someone broke into the carnival in San Rafael and shattered the windows of two food stands, tore up two … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Homeless keep police hopping
Mill Valley
Sheep! Goats! All accounted for, sir!
The call came in from dispatch to Mill Valley Police Officer Preston. It wasn't your usual call about a burglary, a misbehaving person in the midst of a mental crisis or a car crash. The public good needed a shepherd. "Sheep!" "Goats!" The call said the herd was wandering around town. Now, … [Read more...] about Sheep! Goats! All accounted for, sir!
Next ‘Community Chat’ in Mill Valley set for April 29
Mill Valley Mayor Urban Carmel, Councilmember Max Perrey, and City Manager Todd Cusimano invite you to a “Community Chat” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Mill Valley City Hall or online. This is one in a series of informal meetings intended to allow you to discuss current issues, ask questions, … [Read more...] about Next ‘Community Chat’ in Mill Valley set for April 29
Marin 911: School fights in Mill Valley; hate crime arrest in Novato
MILL VALLEY Ouch: A Mill Valley student went to the hospital after receiving a hard kick to the testicles in a fight. Hospital reported it to the police. Service provided. Unwanted Text Message: A parent of a middle-schooler contacted police about his 13-year-old receiving unwanted text … [Read more...] about Marin 911: School fights in Mill Valley; hate crime arrest in Novato
Now for something different: You can borrow a local work of art to enjoy at home via the Marin County Free Library
Clear off your shelf; make a space on your wall. You can use your library card to borrow a work of art by a Marin artist at these Marin County Free Library branches: South Novato, Point Reyes Station, Inverness, Corte Madera, and Marin City. Each location will have six pieces of art to … [Read more...] about Now for something different: You can borrow a local work of art to enjoy at home via the Marin County Free Library
Marin 911: Police examining two social media posts, one of a sex bullying nature; another describing multiple ways to kill a fellow student
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. FAIRFAX Vodka Pants: A citizen saw a kid drinking from a vodka bottle hidden in his pants at Contratti Park. Service … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Police examining two social media posts, one of a sex bullying nature; another describing multiple ways to kill a fellow student
Measles outbreak warning in Bay Area; immigrant shelters in Chicago tighten vaccination rules
With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, Marin County Public Health joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure. The best protection against measles is two doses of the … [Read more...] about Measles outbreak warning in Bay Area; immigrant shelters in Chicago tighten vaccination rules
50th beach BBQ benefiting Muir Beach firefighters details announced
The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department has announced details for The 50th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen's Barbecue on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, in Santos Meadows near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium … [Read more...] about 50th beach BBQ benefiting Muir Beach firefighters details announced
Finally, the election is over and it went ‘smoothly’
Marin County’s Registrar of Voters, Lynda Roberts, announced that the March 5 Presidential Primary Election is certified and the official results have been posted. The election had 169,893 voters registered in Marin of whom 90,757 cast ballots, resulting in a turnout of over 53% — the … [Read more...] about Finally, the election is over and it went ‘smoothly’
Five California women in the 200 most beloved American heroines
The narratives of progress and innovation have glossed over the monumental contributions of women. From science and technology to the vanguards of business and social reform, women have been instrumental in shaping our modern world. Yet, their stories often remain unrecognized, their triumphs … [Read more...] about Five California women in the 200 most beloved American heroines