Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The County of Marin held its annual “TRUTH ACT” meeting last week. It didn’t go without finger pointing. The act requires the county to hold a local forum on the level of cooperation between the Marin County’s Sheriff’s office and U.S. Immigration … [Read more...] about ICE prowls Marin
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A Sausalito icon looks back
By Jan Wahl and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Dorothy Cousins moved to Sausalito in 1954, and lived here for six decades. According to her obituary in 2006, Dorothy was a devoted member of the Sausalito Woman's Club and a founding member of the Sausalito Foundation. She was … [Read more...] about A Sausalito icon looks back
SMART listening tour
This report is from Marin Supervisor Damon Connolly's weekly newsletter: The SMART Board has held listening tours with cities and towns throughout Sonoma and Marin. We are continuing to seek community input and will hold a meeting focused on Bicycle-Pedestrian Pathways. The listening session will … [Read more...] about SMART listening tour
Yes, Novato will have a birthday bash
Special to Marinscope In these difficult times, it is good to find ways to celebrate -- as long as it’s safe. While the Novato City Birthday Party can’t be celebrated in the usual way, the nonprofit Paint the Town Red committee has developed a virtual way to commemorate the city’s 61st birthday … [Read more...] about Yes, Novato will have a birthday bash
All-woman leadership in San Rafael
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Women and minorities are stepping into new leadership roles from the White House to local communities in a seismic political shift. Kate Colin is impressed by the change she’s seen this year, but she’s even more excited to see what the next generation of women might … [Read more...] about All-woman leadership in San Rafael
Lee Gerner homeless camp growing by the day
Photos by Elliot Karlan Lee Gerner Park in Novato has become a permanent homeless camp during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing criticism from some Novato residents who say the population there does not practice virus health rules and has become a public health and safety hazard to the community. … [Read more...] about Lee Gerner homeless camp growing by the day
What exactly is the case for re-naming Drake High School?
In last week’s newspaper we published an explanation by the educators at the high school formerly known as Sir Francis Drake as to why the 16th century explorer’s name must be erased from the Marin school. Two things seemed clear to me: 1. The removal of Drake’s name from the high school … [Read more...] about What exactly is the case for re-naming Drake High School?
Police seek robbery suspects
On Nov. 29, at around 12:50 p.m., Novato Police Department officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, at 2035 Novato Blvd. on a report of a robbery. Officers responding to the business contacted the victim and several witnesses who reported that three suspects entered the store and proceeded to the … [Read more...] about Police seek robbery suspects
Bridges of Marin County
In 1956, two Marin County bridges were completed almost simultaneously. On Aug. 31, 1956, Mill Valley’s city fathers attended the celebration of the opening of the $68 million Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The 5.5-mile long, double-deck bridge had three lanes on the upper westbound deck and … [Read more...] about Bridges of Marin County
The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin
Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A Saucelito Rancho fiesta for the men of the USS Portsmouth was abruptly interrupted in June, 1846, with news of the Bear Flag revolt in nearby Sonoma. Here’s Sausalito News columnist Elenore Meherin’s account, edited for brevity and … [Read more...] about The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin