Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive April Fool’s day came and went. I thought for sure that was when the powers that be in San Rafael would reveal the results of their “thorough” investigation into the beating of a day-worker drinking beer in a parking lot in July 2022. If you’ve … [Read more...] about C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
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Marin 911: Items of concern in the Mill Valley car — booby trap, mask, dagger, high-capacity magazines
MILL VALLEY -- Early this morning (March 30), Cpl. Puccetti of the Mill Valley Police Department contacted the occupant of a vehicle during a traffic stop. As he spoke with the driver, Cpl. Puccetti noticed numerous items of concern within the vehicle. As a result, Cpl. Puccetti conducted a … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Items of concern in the Mill Valley car — booby trap, mask, dagger, high-capacity magazines
Marin 911: On opening day of baseball, Fairfax dog rounds second and leaves his signature mark on second base
FAIRFAX Safe At Second: Two dogs were reported running around off leash at Rudy Contratti Field, despite a sign that plainly warned “No Dogs Allowed.” One of them rounded first base and headed to second where it pooped on second base. The frisky Fairfax dogs were gone when police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: On opening day of baseball, Fairfax dog rounds second and leaves his signature mark on second base
Vagrant throws liquid in Mill Valley store after being denied money
MILL VALLEY Assault: A vagrant entered a solon asking for money. He was told there was no money for him there. He left and came back and threw liquid into the store. Police made an arrest. Computer Hack: A resident reported that her computer was hacked and her credit card info stolen and used … [Read more...] about Vagrant throws liquid in Mill Valley store after being denied money
Sausalito History: Meet Myron Spaulding, the dean of boat builders
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Myron Spaulding was a violinist who was also regarded as the finest sailor on San Francisco Bay in the 20th century. Even his peers and sometimes rival skippers Hank Easom and Warwick “Commodore” Tompkins agreed with this assessment, according to a … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Meet Myron Spaulding, the dean of boat builders
Man with hidden hatchet in coat arrested in San Rafael
SAN RAFAEL Hatchet Man: Last weekend, SRPD Officers recognized a suspect who was wanted and had a felony arrest warrant for assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily injury, carrying a concealed weapon, and drug possession. After the suspect was arrested, officers found the suspect … [Read more...] about Man with hidden hatchet in coat arrested in San Rafael
St. Vincent’s spring fundraiser raises big bucks for the poor
On Thursday, March 16, the St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary Board hosted its second annual Ladies’ Boutique, Luncheon & Fashion Show featuring Trina Turk. Our sold-out event was attended by 225 extraordinary women and was hosted at the Meadow Club. Event sponsors included Melissa Ferst of … [Read more...] about St. Vincent’s spring fundraiser raises big bucks for the poor
Marin City’s Darion Trammell leads San Diego State to the Final Four
If you still need a team to root for as the NCAA basketball tournaments heads into the Final Four, Mariners might consider San Diego State University. Why? Because the point guard for SDSU is Darion Trammell who hails from Marin City. He played his high school ball at Saint Ignatius. Last … [Read more...] about Marin City’s Darion Trammell leads San Diego State to the Final Four
Calling high school theater kids
Attention Bay Area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who love theater and putting on plays. The Eugene O’Neill Foundation invites aspiring young actors, playwrights, and directors to join a free, 10-day retreat, June 14-25 in the beautiful setting of Tao House. Located in the East … [Read more...] about Calling high school theater kids
Sand bags and tarps available
Jack Turturici, a Novato resident, tells Marinscope that he has about 25 sand bags plus tarps at his home free on a first come basis. They are at 85 Presidio Drive in the Hamilton area. Need to knock on the door. Simply go to the courtyard and take the bags and tarps you need. … [Read more...] about Sand bags and tarps available