Marinscope It’s the power shut-off season. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced the possibility of pre-emptive power shut offs across Northern California this week, including Marin, during periods of especially dry and windy weather. The preemptive power shut offs are done, the utility says, … [Read more...] about Possible power shut-offs a-coming to Marin
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Novato’s Mustangs stampede into the ranked
Prep Football/Week6 San Marin It’s official now. The San Marin Mustangs of Novato are flirting with season perfection. And, the Mustangs are now ranked in the Top 25. The powerful team kept its perfect record intact last Friday night (Oct. 8), defeating the Trojans of Terra Linda 53-7. The … [Read more...] about Novato’s Mustangs stampede into the ranked
Novato: Traffic Alert for Grant Avenue
From the City of Novato: On Wednesday, October 13 beginning at 8pm, temporary lane closures and traffic controls will be in place at the following intersections: Grant Avenue & Machin Avenue Grant Avenue & Reichert Avenue The City of Novato is installing swing … [Read more...] about Novato: Traffic Alert for Grant Avenue
Stealing your house
One of the fastest-growing white collar crimes in the United States is property fraud, also called deed fraud, deed stealing, or house stealing. The County of Marin is taking a significant step to mitigate fraudulent real estate transfers with a new program that notifies property owners when … [Read more...] about Stealing your house
Residents saved from fire in Novato
Novato Advance This week, Novato Police officers responded to a house fire on San Felipe Way. The residence was almost completely engulfed in flames with the fire spreading to large trees in the backyard. Officers began evacuating the next door neighbors, carrying one elderly man from his home to … [Read more...] about Residents saved from fire in Novato
Three new Novato police officers
Opera at the Lark
The Lark Theater in downtown Larkspur is still going through renovation and probably won’t officially reopen until 2022. But, on Oct. 9 the historic facility will work around construction to feature the live Met opera series. Hardhats will be issued, as well as complimentary muffins and coffee for … [Read more...] about Opera at the Lark
Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
This from CalMatters.org this morning. California’s reputation as a national leader in the COVID response was turned on its head Tuesday, when state lawmakers launched a blistering attack on the Newsom administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the pandemic.The rebuke of the California … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
Sausalito Sept. 22 - 28, 2021 Yeller: A man yelled anti-semetic slurs to people on Bridgeway on Sept. 26. He had a small puppy with him. Citizens were concerned about his slurs and the welfare of his puppy. Dog Bite: Citizens heard a woman scream from Gabriel Park. Police arrived and found … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
Sausalito History: Call to exterminate sea lions
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society As a 15-year volunteer at the Marine Mammal Center, I was appalled to find this 1921 letter to the Editor of the Sausalito News. Note that some of the writer’s claims are unsubstantiated and dubious. He began by claiming, “Some time ago … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Call to exterminate sea lions