In 1934, Bill Brown loaned the Homestead Progressive Club $2,000 for construction of a community center on Miller Avenue near the Brown Jug that he had founded in 1906, now named the 2 AM Club. Brown’s Hall became the site of plays, concerts, dances, parties, celebrations, meetings, … [Read more...] about MV History: The iterations of Brown’s Hall
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Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Sausalito Jan. 21 - 27, 2021 Smell of Pot: The aroma of mariuna wafted bout on Litho Street. Police were asked to check it out, which they did. A person in the thick of it was told to stop it or face a possible citation. Dunphy Park: A citizen called police to ask them how they are … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl
Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show, or the football game itself, the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite entertainment highlights each year. The Marin County District Attorney's Office is reminding the community that everyone is on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl
MV police black out police activity report
Mill Valley Herald The Mill Valley Police Department cop log has changed. The move came last week. Previously the public logs were largely unredacted and one of the more open logs in Mill Valley. Here is a sample log item from early January. But this week, the cop log was … [Read more...] about MV police black out police activity report
Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1921 -- Searching for wife deserter. Sheriff J.J. Keating is sending descriptions broadcast of Manuel Costa, lately of Novato, who is wanted for deserting his wife and two little children. A reward of $50 is offered for his apprehension. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns
Novato Council discuss the birds and bees
Novato Advance Raising chickens and keeping bees is against the law in the City of Novato. But perhaps not for long. The Novato City Council has directed staff to come up with simple, non-bureaucratic rules to allow residents in the city to keep bees and raise chickens. “I am not in … [Read more...] about Novato Council discuss the birds and bees
Want to help the county spend your money?
Like to spend money? Then why not join a Marin County group that prioritizes and makes recommendations on the spending of federal grant money. Through February 11, the County of Marin is recruiting new members of its Countywide Priority Setting Committee, which advises the Marin County Board of … [Read more...] about Want to help the county spend your money?
Mill Valley folk generously help local businesses hammered by the government shutdown
In response to a massive number of applicants and donor support, the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce has doubled its fundraising goal to $100,000. When Louise Dockstader learned that her downtown Mill Valley arts & crafts hub Once Around had garnered a $1,000 direct cash grant via the Mill … [Read more...] about Mill Valley folk generously help local businesses hammered by the government shutdown
Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Fairfax Jan. 1 - 14, 2021 No Masks: Police spied a covey of juvenile Fairfaxians on Park Road not wearing masks. Advised them to do so if they want to grow up into adult Fairfaxians. Wear Masks: Officers stopped to talk to about 20 people on Mono Avenue about wearing masks during the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Pandemic Award: Food Pantry gets the Novato honor
Special to Marinscope The coronavirus shed light on a lot of eye-popping things about Novato. One was how many people are vulnerable to food insecurity and hunger when their fragile flow of income is disrupted for any reason. The other is how many people have the heart to rally on behalf of those … [Read more...] about Pandemic Award: Food Pantry gets the Novato honor