In around 1835, John Reed built a sawmill on Mill Creek. The saw that he obtained from the Russians at Fort Ross was powered by an undershot water wheel driven by water flowing in the creek. He built a dam upstream for a pond that stored water for use during periods of slack creek … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The old swimming hole
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Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope How sad is 2020 politics? So sad that major political parties feel the need to shiv each other even when legit good news comes our way. Consider convalescent plasma. Last week we learned that those suffering from COVID-19 will … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Mill Valley Aug. 20 - 26, 2020 Mr. Grump: A Mill Valley man living out the character of a proverbial Grumpy Old Man told police he is tired of picking up balls that come into his yard when the kids are playing ball next door. Wants the cops to make his neighbors be “more aware of how … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Mill Valley Aug. 6 - 12, 2020 Census Worker: A woman census worker reported to police that she went to an address on Compton Court and the guy who answered the door threatened her. She said he also let his dog loose on her, but pulled him back just before the animal was about to chomp a piece … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Marin teens killed in San Jose crash
A one-car accident near San Jose killed a Marin teenager and injured six others. Ali Modan, 17, a senior at Terra Linda High School, was killed in the Los Altos Hills crash on northbound I-280 near Magdalena Road. The mini-van in which he was riding left the road and into trees where it … [Read more...] about Marin teens killed in San Jose crash
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Corte Madera refuse rate hearing set for Sept. 1
On Sept. 1, a public hearing on Corte Madera's garbage rate increase will be held. It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Details can be found on the town's website. The Corte Madera Town Council will discuss and consider a rate increase request for the delivery of solid waste collection and recycling … [Read more...] about Corte Madera refuse rate hearing set for Sept. 1
Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin
Photo by Derek Wilson/Marinscope Amy's Drive-Thru celebrated the grand opening of its new Corte Madera site on Tuesday, Aug. 11, marking the completion of a project that had been delayed for months by the state lockdown. The restaurant, on Paradise Drive, replaces the Denny's which had been a … [Read more...] about Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin
He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
Sausalito July 29 - Aug. 5, 2020 Well, Ick: A “suspicious” character (which means homeless in cop log lingo) took a dump in a carport on Locust Street. Did not wash his hands. Did not wear a mask. No Mask No Service: A man who refuses to wear a mask and who frequents a store on … [Read more...] about He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
November ballot includes several local measures
San Rafael, CA – Marin County residents will have the opportunity November 3 to vote on local measures that include school and municipal issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 p.m. August 17. Due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about November ballot includes several local measures