Marin County Special to Marinscope Dennis Rodoni, who is starting his eighth year representing constituents living in Marin County Supervisorial District 4, was voted by his peers to assume the title of Board President for 2024 during the January 9 session. This is his second time serving as … [Read more...] about Rodoni takes gavel as 2024 Marin County Board of Supervisors president
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Novato chickens again judged the best
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1924 – The Novato district is Marin county’s leading poultry section. Figures recently compiled from the records show the following interesting increase: 1918 – 4837 cases; 1919 – 7109; 1920 – 12,866; 1921 – 23,547; 1922 – 28,341; 1923 – … [Read more...] about Novato chickens again judged the best
Marin 911: Theft, porn scam and a homeless grouch
SAN RAFAEL Theft: A vehicle owner in the Dominican neighborhood called SRPD to report his truck being stolen. Officers responded and found various tools strewn around the roadway. The owner reported that the work truck was a retired fire department utility truck. Within 15 minutes, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Theft, porn scam and a homeless grouch
Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
NOVATO Night Shift: The last few weeks have been quite busy for our Patrol staff with the holidays approaching. On Dec. 6, around 2:30 a.m., Novato Police Officers responded to several calls regarding a fire near Redwood Credit Union on Grant Ave. It was reported that two benches were on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages from the Past is compiled for Marinscope Community Newspapers by the Novato History Guild.) 100 Years Ago December 1923 – J.A. Jarvis, foreman of the Marin Meadows ranch, was a welcome caller at this office. There has been planted over … [Read more...] about ‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
Inmate death ruled a suicide
A Forest Knolls man found dead Oct. 1 in his Marin County Jail cell committed suicide. Novato Police investigated the death and determined Dylan Baylacq, 21, of Forest Knolls killed himself while in custody. Details were not released. He was arrested in August for domestic violence. … [Read more...] about Inmate death ruled a suicide
Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1923 – Chicken Thieves – Several chicken houses in this valley have been raided and that of R.H. Trumbull is the latest, several hundred birds being stolen. There seems to be a gang who propose to thrive off the industry of others. In the … [Read more...] about Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell
Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin County Special to Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors has recognized 121 outstanding MarinShares volunteers and Marinterns students for their significant contributions to County departments. The group includes eight volunteers who gave 20 or more years of service — … [Read more...] about Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
MILL VALLEY Car Break-In: A phone, sun glasses and a backpack were reported taken on Dec. 11 from an unlocked car parked Plymouth Avenue. Abatement: An abandoned car on Blithedale was tagged on Dec. 11. It was reported parked “for over a week.” Need Blanket: A elderly person called … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
Still time to help for the holidays
Marinscope There’s still time to donate food at Terra Linda and San Rafael Community Centers to support the Marin Community Food Bank this holiday season. Needed are canned and nonperishable food items (no glass, please). Drop off your donations at either of these locations: San Rafael Community … [Read more...] about Still time to help for the holidays