The Marin County Board of Supervisors elevated Jamie Scardina to the sheriff of Marin County. He won election to the post in June, taking over from Robert Doyle who retired as of June 30. Doyle had held the position for 26 years. Technically, Doyle’s term ends on Jan. 2, 2023. Sheriff … [Read more...] about There’s a new sheriff in town, first time in 26 years
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A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90
Marinscope Denis Rice, a county supervisor in the 1970s, died last week at 90. He was one of the first Marin public officials to warn of the growing threat of run-a-way pension liabilities. Rice was a supervisor from 1977 to 1981. He also served on the Tiburon Town Council. … [Read more...] about A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90
Another shooting in Marin City — one man dead, two injured
Marinscope Violence struck again in Marin City Sunday night. Residents in the Cole Drive area in the Golden Gate Village neighborhood said they heard shots at just after 10 a.m. When Marin Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, about 30 seconds after the first 911 call, they found a bullet-ridden car and … [Read more...] about Another shooting in Marin City — one man dead, two injured
Marin 911: Another wildfire fire in Marin City
Surfer saved near South Beach in Point Reyes Marin County Sheriff Saved: On July 5, a surfer by the name of Adam was surfing near South Beach in Point Reyes when he was struck in the head by his board after a fall. Adam was knocked unconscious in the water. Witnesses and some of his fellow … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Another wildfire fire in Marin City
Novato Police Chief Beth Johnson sworn in
Incoming Novato Police Chief Beth Johnson is congratulated by San Rafael Police Captain Glenn McElderry (center) and San Rafael Police Chief David C. Spiller at a swearing in ceremony at Novato City Hall on Tuesday July 19. Marinscope Photo by Elliot Karlan. … [Read more...] about Novato Police Chief Beth Johnson sworn in
Fairfax Musician Dave Bergman dies at 91, lauded as the end of an era
By Nels Johnson Special to Marinscope Dave Bergman of Fairfax was a troubadour for all seasons, a musical virtuoso and cool jazz aficionado schooled as a hep cat on the Los Angeles club circuit in the era of Chet Baker, Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan. Bergman, who dazzled audiences on the … [Read more...] about Fairfax Musician Dave Bergman dies at 91, lauded as the end of an era
Pages From The Past: Descendant of Ignatio land grant dies
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago July 1922 – The Novato Bank building has been sold by F. J. Silva to A. W. Baker and Henry Reynaud of Petaluma. Silva’s splendid business property here, now occupied by the Bank of Novato and the J. DeBorba dry goods store. A.W. Baker also bought … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Descendant of Ignatio land grant dies
Sausalito History: A town that loves dogs
Nora Sawyer/Sausalito Historical Society Sausalito is a dog town. Sure, Al Sybrian’s sea lion might make a more iconic mascot, and residents may dote on their pet cats, rabbits, snakes, or budgies as much as any canine companion, but in public life, dogs reign supreme. After all, aren’t … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: A town that loves dogs
Marin beach water excellent
Marin County Special to Marinscope Water quality was excellent last summer at all Marin County beaches according to a new report from the environmental nonprofit Heal The Bay. The annual report rates water quality at beaches along the U.S. West Coast. The summer day grades at the Marin … [Read more...] about Marin beach water excellent
Marin 911: Woman pickpocketed near ferry terminal
Sausalito July 5 - 11, 2022 Pick Pocket: A woman reported being pick pocketed near the ferry terminal on July 7. Tent City Life: Someone damaged the locked gates at the tennis courts at the Marinship homeless encampment by removing the hinges. Staff working to repair. Oops: A … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Woman pickpocketed near ferry terminal