Marin County Supervisor Eric Lucan issued an update on the Binford Road homeless encampment: In August of 2023 the county began a coordinated and focused effort to manage the Binford Homeless Encampment. Over the past 18 months we have seen great progress on Binford Road, and I wanted to share a … [Read more...] about Binford Road homeless encampment reduced to 59 people
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Smoke visible on Mt. Tam during pile burning exercise
*PILE BURNING ON MT. TAM WATERSHED THE WEEK OF JAN. 27* Marin Water will be pile burning starting today (Jan. 27) in an area near the Bon Tempe Treatment Plant and Pilot Knob Trail. This activity is part of our ongoing fire fuel removal efforts on the Mt. Tam Watershed and will continue for … [Read more...] about Smoke visible on Mt. Tam during pile burning exercise
Cop Of The Quarter: Officer Hlebakos
Officer Hlebakos, above, was recently selected as the Employee of the Quarter by his peers at NPD! He began his career in at Novato Police in 2020 and had 4 prior years of Federal and State Law Enforcement experience. He was born and raised in Sonoma County and has enjoyed serving the Novato … [Read more...] about Cop Of The Quarter: Officer Hlebakos
Marin’s water reservoirs full
The total water storage in Marin Water’s seven drinking water reservoirs remains well above average for this time of year, and recent and forecasted rainstorms will likely help continue that trend. Marin Water has been able to maintain high local storage levels the past two years primarily from … [Read more...] about Marin’s water reservoirs full
Sausalito’s Souper Bowl sells out
The Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department reports it has sold all 400 tasting wristbands for this year's Souper Bowl, which takes place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. People who missed the opportunity to purchase a wristband should add themselves to the waitlist; there will be no … [Read more...] about Sausalito’s Souper Bowl sells out
Two men arrested in cocaine bust; young children brought to the transaction
In January of 2025, Detectives of the Marin County Sheriff's Office, Specialized Investigative Unit, became aware of a San Rafael resident who was suspected of being involved in the trafficking of cocaine in Marin County. The resident was identified as 38 year old John O’Conner. On 01/15/25, … [Read more...] about Two men arrested in cocaine bust; young children brought to the transaction
Kiki joins the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit
The Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit’s newest addition is a canine named Kiki, shown above. Kiki is partnered with his K9 handler, Detective M. Schneider. Kiki is named after DEA special agent Kiki Camarena, who was killed in the line of duty. Kiki was born in Ireland on March 3, … [Read more...] about Kiki joins the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit
County Supervisor: Trump’s election won’t change Marin
Dear District 4 Neighbors, As we step into the new year, we do so amid significant change, uncertainty, and challenges. A new federal administration brings with it a new set of challenges that will impact our communities. These are complex times, but they also present opportunities for … [Read more...] about County Supervisor: Trump’s election won’t change Marin
Dominican hosts Black history in Marin exhibit
Photo by Emma Gilman The Legacy of Marin City: A California Black History Story (1942–1960) is a program of the Marin City Historical & Preservation Society. This is a traveling exhibit to be held at the Archbishop Alemany Library that explores the Black experience in California and the … [Read more...] about Dominican hosts Black history in Marin exhibit
Catastrophic wildfire threat: ‘Significant progress made, much important work remains’
With the recent events in Los Angeles, it’s understandable that residents are concerned and have questions about similar risks in Marin County, as well as the efforts being made to reduce those risks and prevent a similar event from occurring here. In 2020, Marin residents took a significant step … [Read more...] about Catastrophic wildfire threat: ‘Significant progress made, much important work remains’