Missing: Lawrence (aka "Larry") Atchison of Sonoma County is still missing and search/rescue operations are still underway. SRPD detectives, with the assistance of local residents, located residential surveillance footage that showed Larry walking in the area of Summerfield Road and Carissa Avenue … [Read more...] about Sonoma man with dementia still missing
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Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam highlight the upcoming Blue Note Summer Sessions concert in Napa
Blue Note Napa has announced its new music lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Summer Sessions concert series beginning May 19 through October. Tickets to the initial slate of events went on sale this month. After a successful two-year stint at an up-Valley winery, Blue Note Summer Sessions is … [Read more...] about Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam highlight the upcoming Blue Note Summer Sessions concert in Napa
California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Thanks to the big rains in 2023, the Bay Area and most of California are no longer in a drought. The rain has improved California soil moisture, stream flow and the snow pack and most reservoirs in the state have refilled to above normal, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly … [Read more...] about California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Otis Bruce Jr., the former No. 2 prosecutor at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, filed a racial discrimination claim against the county. He seeks $12 million in damages. Named in the suit is District Attorney Lori Frugoli. Neither Frugoli or Otis commented further on the … [Read more...] about Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Sausalito girl, 10, reports molestation by her Tae Kwon Do instructor; arrest made and police suspect more victims are out there
Sausalito Police arrested a Tae Kwon Do instructor Sunday after he admitted to criminal sexual activity with a student, a 10-year-old girl. Joshua Boyes, 35, is in the Marin County Jail. Bail is set at $100,000. The victim’s mother reported the crime Friday (March 3). After Boyes was … [Read more...] about Sausalito girl, 10, reports molestation by her Tae Kwon Do instructor; arrest made and police suspect more victims are out there
Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
The Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) conducted a month long investigation in February into Daniel Worthen, a convicted sex offender and 290 PC registrant, who lives in a trailer on Binford Road. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned a third party … [Read more...] about Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
The leadership of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, the Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association, and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association called for an immediate closure of the 2023 salmon season and requested the Gov. Gavin Newsom, the State … [Read more...] about Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
Rep. Huffman demands no guns in Capitol
Marin’s congressional representative, Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), led his colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden telling him to appoint a new Architect of the Capitol (AOC) who will enforce the ban on members of Congress from carrying firearms on the House Floor. This follows multiple … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman demands no guns in Capitol
College of Marin lifts vaccination rule to attend school; ends mask rule
College of Marin Board of Trustees voted unanimously to suspend Board Policy 3507, requiring employees, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved as exempt due to verified medical or religious reasons. COM officials continuously monitor the public health … [Read more...] about College of Marin lifts vaccination rule to attend school; ends mask rule
Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22
The City of Novato welcomes questions and comments from the community for City Manager Adam McGill in advance of this year's State of the City Address at novato.org/opennovato. Online submission period closes on March 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. Presented annually by the Novato Chamber of … [Read more...] about Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22