Lynnette Shaw/Listen Up I am excited and proud to be part of the re-launch of the Ross Valley Reporter. Fairfax has always been a cannabis loving town which I discovered when I moved here in 1984. I have enjoyed tons of public support in my crusade to legalize marijuana and to stop the … [Read more...] about I love my funky, artsy, musical Fairfax
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Homelessness in Fairfax is way out of control
Lew Tremaine/View From The Hill By way of introduction, my name is Lew Tremaine. I am a former editor of the Ross Valley Reporter and later a columnist for the paper. I served 12 years on the Fairfax Town Council, three years as Mayor. I am pleased to return the pages of this … [Read more...] about Homelessness in Fairfax is way out of control
Al Poncia preserved ranching life in Marin
A sustainable agriculture advocate, Tomales cattleman and founding member of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Al Poncia, has died. He was 83. He is credited for making possible much of the protected land in Marin County. He died Aug. 28 of pancreatic cancer. A memorial, open to the public, is … [Read more...] about Al Poncia preserved ranching life in Marin
Homeless woman arrested in Fairfax for arson
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, at just after midnight, the Fairfax Police Department 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a public disturbance near Park Road and Wreden Avenue. in Fairfax. Fairfax Police Officers determined that an altercation occurred in a homeless encampment behind Contratti Field … [Read more...] about Homeless woman arrested in Fairfax for arson
911 Fairfax
Bully: Police responded to the front desk at the White Hill Middle School where a parent was vociferously complaining about his daughter being bullied at school. She now is afraid to go to school. Service provided. Sleeper: On Sept. 16, police contacted a man sleeping on the doorstep of a walkway … [Read more...] about 911 Fairfax
Marin 911: San Rafael issues stern warning to ‘sideshow’ participants — we will come get you
FAIRFAX Bully: Police responded to the front desk at the White Hill Middle School where a parent was vociferously complaining about his daughter being bullied at school. She now is afraid to go to school. Service provided. Sleeper: On Sept. 16, police contacted a man sleeping on the doorstep … [Read more...] about Marin 911: San Rafael issues stern warning to ‘sideshow’ participants — we will come get you
Mask protest planned in Marin County
This press release below announces a protest on "the disastrous pandemic policies initiated by Dr. Anthony Fauci." Americans must never submit again to the total control of the United States government, according to activists who plan to confront “Doctor Do-Little” and his disastrous public … [Read more...] about Mask protest planned in Marin County
Marin history: The lost soul of the Vallejo
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society We’ve written before about the odd couple of the beached ferry Vallejo: bohemian artist Jean Varda and Zen scholar Alan Watts. But before Watts walked the gangplank in reverse to move onto the Vallejo, Varda had an earlier boat-mate: Gordon Onslow … [Read more...] about Marin history: The lost soul of the Vallejo
Habitat for Humanity home for sale in Novato
Habitat Greater San Francisco is selling one previously owned, affordable home in Novato. Applications for this home must be in on Friday, Oct. 6. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, previously owned home in Novato. The home is located at 4 Mount Burdell Place in the downtown area. To be … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity home for sale in Novato
Spin Around Marin: Knock, knock … are you drunk?
Knock, knock: Are you drunk? The Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks last week on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Out of 18 random residence checks, one person was found to be in … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Knock, knock … are you drunk?