This week the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin work on a stretch of Lucas Valley Road near milepost 3.92, approximately half a mile west of Westgate Drive in unincorporated San Rafael. During the six-week project, repairs will be made to the side of the road adjacent to a … [Read more...] about Lucas Valley Road repair
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San Rafael outsources police brutality probe
Marinscope The decision to hand over the investigation of police conduct by the San Rafael Police Department to a former police officer in Sonoma County brought sharp criticism from the lawyer representing the man who was arrested. The incident happened on July 27 when officers rolled onto a … [Read more...] about San Rafael outsources police brutality probe
Huffman sponsors bill for direct cannabis shipping to protect local farmers
Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced legislation to enshrine the right for small cannabis producers to ship and sell their products directly to consumers. The Small and Homestead Independent Producers (SHIP) Act would allow small farmers and producers to operate their agricultural … [Read more...] about Huffman sponsors bill for direct cannabis shipping to protect local farmers
Marin 911: Man roots in trash; says he looking for his ‘underground base’
SAUSALITO Underground Lair: A homeless man was stopped on Bee Street for rummaging through the trash. He said he wasn’t rummaging for trash but looking for his “underground base.” Police told him to stop rummaging through the trash. Sleeper: A homeless man slept on the sidewalk by the picnic … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man roots in trash; says he looking for his ‘underground base’
Mill Valley elementary schools upgraded
This is a press release to Marinscope Community Newspapers from the Mill Valley School District: The start of a new school year is always an exciting and momentous time for our youth, but this year the students at Mill Valley School District returned to find impressive upgrades! All MVSD … [Read more...] about Mill Valley elementary schools upgraded
Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A recent announcement that the Sausalito Art Festival would be postponed for another year got me reminiscing about the festival’s on-and-off history. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy points out: “Sausalito in 1950 was on the threshold … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Marinscope Last week was do or die for Marin’s power grid. We almost died. Record breaking temperatures throughout California burdened the grid as authorities warned citizens to do what it takes to stay safe and cool. Residents in the Marin Highlands and Indian Valley suffered … [Read more...] about Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick According to the newest navel gazing study on racism in Marin, landlords discriminate against applicants by favoring people with white names over Black names. I’m not kidding. This is an actual study courtesy of the Fair Housing Advocates … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Staying cool at the senior center
By Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope My cell weather app and outside thermometer agreed – 107 degrees, at 1:30 p.m. My Web app listed Cooling Center by the City of Novato-Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The Margaret Todd Center, as well as various other … [Read more...] about Staying cool at the senior center
PeaceNovato holds vigil tonight
PeaceNovato will hold a vigil defending the right to choose and other vital civil liberties on Friday, Sept. 9 at Novato City Hall (Sherman and DeLong) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “‘It’s hard to imagine a mid-term election more consequential to the fabric of our American Democracy than the one coming up … [Read more...] about PeaceNovato holds vigil tonight