FAIRFAX Naked: A man in a local laundromat did his clothes while wearing only a towel. That was impertinent enough, but then he proceeded to pee in the wastebasket. That was the last straw for fellow clothed patrons. Police called. Service provided. Standoff: On Dec. 29, a standoff took … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Naked and definitely not afraid
Mill Valley
Don’t smoke on Mt. Tam; fines are doubled
Marinscope The Marin Municipal Water District has upped the fines for fire-related reckless behavior such as smoking on Mount Tamalpais watershed. Anyone who decides to light up a cigarette, fire off a firecracker or light a campfire in the watershed will now face a fine of up to … [Read more...] about Don’t smoke on Mt. Tam; fines are doubled
Marin 911: Large black ‘spider’ sighting
MILL VALLEY Spider Alert: A handicapped woman freaked out when a large black spider appeared in her bathroom. She could not reach her daughter or her caregiver. So, she called the police. Police rolled to the spider scene and found the old fashioned technique of S.W.A.T was not needed. It was … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Large black ‘spider’ sighting
Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Marin 911: In Mill Valley man shoots people with ‘hand’ gun; two pedestrians hit by car in Novato
MILL VALLEY Bang Bang: A man believed to be one taco short of a combination plate stood in front of a bank on Blithedale and shot people with his hand in the form of a pistol. Police responded and talked to the man. He is well known to police. Police reported this is “just his normal … [Read more...] about Marin 911: In Mill Valley man shoots people with ‘hand’ gun; two pedestrians hit by car in Novato
600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
This week and next volunteers will converge at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valle on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a partnership composed of the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the Rotary Club of Ignacio, the Rotary Club of … [Read more...] about 600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
Holiday Faire in Mill Valley
With the holiday shopping season fully upon us, the folks at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard are launching their first annual Holiday Faire. The event, which will feature live music, warm drinks, an array of holiday shopping opportunities, visits with Santa and his elf, various themed workshops … [Read more...] about Holiday Faire in Mill Valley
Bomb threat at Tamalpais High School
Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley came under threat of a bomb on Wednesday (Nov. 30), police and school officials said. The threat was called in at about 9:30 a.m. and students were evacuated immediately. The school was closed until Thursday morning. No bomb was found. … [Read more...] about Bomb threat at Tamalpais High School
Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
MILL VALLEY Road Rage: A scared woman involved in a road rage incident pulled up to the police station and asked for an escort to her home as she was afraid the road rager was following her. Escort provided. Homeless: A 40-ish woman who has been repeatedly reported to police sat in the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick With apologies to Art Linkletter (Google him, kids) President Joe Biden says the darndest things. Last week he said this with an absolute straight face: "Like we were doing before I got elected president, inflation at the grocery store is, thank … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?