Pride Month – a time in which America celebrates the rights and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community – will begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, with a Pride flag raising ceremony at City Hall in Novato. It will be followed up with events all throughout Marin County. Here’s a quick rundown on … [Read more...] about Thousands of Pride flags will fly over Marin in June
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Violent carjacker apprehended in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department is praising a security guard at a San Rafael shopping center for "his swift and brave action when he intervened during a violent carjacking attempt and apprehended the suspect." As a result, Edward Ganny Carroll, a 41-year-old San Rafael resident, has been … [Read more...] about Violent carjacker apprehended in San Rafael
Novato Theater Company’s final show of its 102nd season — Shakespeare in Love
The Novato Theater Company’s final show of its 102nd season is Shakespeare in Love, based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall. It opened on May 19 and the final show is Sunday, June 11. Shows are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and on Sunday at … [Read more...] about Novato Theater Company’s final show of its 102nd season — Shakespeare in Love
Spin Around Marin: Queer prom, anchor-outs dwindling in number and Tiburon gets hammered for its housing plan by the state
Queer Prom The Spahr Center will host a “Queer Prom” for kids in the high school class of 2023. The event takes place Friday, June 23. For tickets, contact the Spahr Center. State rejects housing plan The state of California rejected Belvedere’s eight-year housing plan to … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Queer prom, anchor-outs dwindling in number and Tiburon gets hammered for its housing plan by the state
Growing pains in Old Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In February 1985 the Sausalito News carried an article entitled “Sausalito, Past and Present,” which chronicled the challenges faced by the early developers: The gentlemen who first conceived the idea of the Sausalito Land and Ferry Company did not … [Read more...] about Growing pains in Old Sausalito
Marin sheriff makes meth arrest in Binford Road homeless encampment
Detectives from the Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) served a search warrant on Terry Kramer on May 19 for his VW hatchback,and his RV on Binford Road. This investigation began when SIU received information that Kramer was regularly selling methamphetamine on Binford Road. … [Read more...] about Marin sheriff makes meth arrest in Binford Road homeless encampment
Move Binford Road semi-mobile homeless camp to Muir Woods
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I don’t know if I’d call it “amazing” how so many people claim to love and protect Marin’s environment, only then to shrug a collective shoulder at the Binford Road homeless encampment. “Strange” might be a better word. Protecting the environment … [Read more...] about Move Binford Road semi-mobile homeless camp to Muir Woods
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, visits Novato school
Marinscope/Novato Advance photo by Elliot Karlan California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond talks with 3rd grader Kiara Moran Alvarado during a visit to Pleasant Valley Elementary School to celebrate and recognize the State Universal Meal Program, School Nutritional … [Read more...] about California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, visits Novato school
Officers honored by Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center
Novato School Resource Officer Houser, left, and retired Detective Brett Gripe were honored by the Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center for their vital work to reduce crimes against children in Novato. Child Forensic Interviewers like SRO Houser and Brett Gripe are specifically trained to use … [Read more...] about Officers honored by Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center
Marin 911: Sick, mangy and blind coyote evades escape in downtown Sausalito
MILL VALLEY Bus: A live-aboard bus was reported blocking Eldridge Avenue. Bus was gone when police arrived. Gas Blower: A maintenance man at the golf course was observed using a gas-powered leaf blower. Gone when the police arrived. Sex Assault: A student told her teacher she was sexually … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sick, mangy and blind coyote evades escape in downtown Sausalito