Dear editor, There’s been some talk about defunding the police in Marin. It’s true that some police officers have acted horrendously, with racist intent, careless about the consequences. But is it fair to punish all police officers based on the behavior of some? Would weakening police … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Let’s not defund the police
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State workers ordered to get vaccinated, or be tested weekly
Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated that all state employees and health care workers be vaccinated, or be tested weekly and wear masks to continue in their jobs. This makes California the first state to do so. The mandate takes effect Aug. 9. “We’re at a point in this pandemic where an individual’s … [Read more...] about State workers ordered to get vaccinated, or be tested weekly
Closed meeting to discuss homeless lawsuit against Novato
City Council Special Meeting Closed Session Agenda Tuesday, July 27, 2021 – 4:00 PM Teleconference Only Mayor Pat Eklund Mayor Pro Tempore Eric Lucan Councilmembers Denise Athas Amy Peele Susan Wernick City Manager Adam McGill City Attorney Jeff Walter City Council … [Read more...] about Closed meeting to discuss homeless lawsuit against Novato
Suzanne Wickham honored
The Mill Valley City Council renamed the Boyle Park snack shack after the late Suzanne Wickham, a longtime volunteer and wife of Councilman Jim Wickham. Suzanne died of cancer on March 7. She volunteered at the snack shack for years. The move was requested by the Mill Valley Little League and … [Read more...] about Suzanne Wickham honored
Arnold backs Scardina
Outgoing Novato County Supervisor Judy Arnold formally announced her support for Jamie Scardina in next year’s sheriff’s race. Scardina is currently the Marin County unsheriff. “I believe he would make a first-rate Sheriff for Marin County. Jamie has just the right combination of extensive … [Read more...] about Arnold backs Scardina
Pages From The Past: Druids burn mortgage
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago - July 1921 -- Tony Silva, who resides in Liberty District, is a lucky man and his prompt action Monday prevented a serious fire and heavy loss. He saw one of the dangerous fire balloons, set off as fireworks, land in a 20-acre field of grain. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Druids burn mortgage
Marin 911: She thought she overheard a domestic dispute
Fairfax July 7 - 20, 2021 Opps: A woman told police that she heard a domestic dispute brewing at a local business. She could hear a man’s “very intense” tone and a woman mumbling in submission. Police arrived to find a man in the business -- alone -- talking to a customer on the phone. Ouch. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: She thought she overheard a domestic dispute
Best Guess Horoscope: Who needs rhetorical questions?
DEEP THOUGHTS: Don’t put projects on the backburner. Put them under the floorboards where the ever-loud beating of their hearts drives you slowly into madness. Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 You set your clock ahead to avoid being late. But all it did was sharpen your subtraction … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope: Who needs rhetorical questions?
Recall election heats up with focus on governor’s crime policies
Polly Klaas, murdered in 1993. Marinscope News events last week brought forward the horrific North Bay murder of of Polly Klaas. The 12-year-old girl was kidnapped from a slumber party in Petaluma in 1993. She was found dead in Sonoma County, just a few miles north of Novato. The case … [Read more...] about Recall election heats up with focus on governor’s crime policies
Can you help us ID these pictures?
Help us clean up our archives. This photo is unidentified. If you recognize it, or can provide context, please email our publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com. Help us clean up our newspaper archives. This photo is unidentified. If you recognize it, or can provide context, … [Read more...] about Can you help us ID these pictures?