Dear Neighbors, I am reaching out with a reminder that the Marin County Community Development Agency is hosting an open house event this Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for the community to learn more about the proposed Marinwood Plaza housing project. … [Read more...] about Mary Sackett reaches out for Marinwood housing project
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Smoke on Mt. Tam? Don’t panic, it’s probably a planned burn
Plans are underway for a prescribed burn on Mount Tamalpais State Park and watershed lands that may take place in the coming days. Burn planners ask the community to refrain from calling 9-1-1 to report smoke from the burn area allowing dispatchers to remain available for emergencies. The Marin … [Read more...] about Smoke on Mt. Tam? Don’t panic, it’s probably a planned burn
Mill Valley student points phone like a gun, pretends to shoot classmates
Editor’s note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the stuff you need to know. It’s our job. MILL VALLEY Dogs Barking: On Sept. 26, Mill Valley’s finest were alerted to dogs barking in the Amicita Avenue area. Service provided. Phone Gun: The assistant … [Read more...] about Mill Valley student points phone like a gun, pretends to shoot classmates
Alleged Oakland drug dealer arrested by Marin cops
In February of 2024, members of the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit initiated an investigation into a David Lester, a 56-year-old Oakland resident known to be selling illegal narcotics in Marin County. Undercover Detectives were able to purchase illegal narcotics from Lester on … [Read more...] about Alleged Oakland drug dealer arrested by Marin cops
Electrification of Marin on the county docket
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Marin County Board of Supervisors agenda and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior … [Read more...] about Electrification of Marin on the county docket
Marin 911: Sheriff determines ‘negative merit to Satan’
Editor's note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the stuff you need to know. It's our job. SAUSALITO Hobo Sleeps: On Oct. 3 a homeless person was reported sleeping behind a building on Bridgeway. People were afraid to approach him. He had a shopping cart full … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sheriff determines ‘negative merit to Satan’
Bike thefts tracked back to homeless encampment, 2 arrested and drugs confiscated
Due to several high-end bicycle thefts throughout the Central Marin and San Rafael areas throughout September, 2024, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division partnered with San Rafael Police Department, Central Marin Police Authority and Marin County Coordination of Probation … [Read more...] about Bike thefts tracked back to homeless encampment, 2 arrested and drugs confiscated
Lt. Jacob: One of Novato’s finest calls it a career
Lieutenant Jacob is retiring after an illustrious career dedicated to serving the City of Novato. Throughout his time at the Novato Police Department, Lieutenant Jacob has taken on various roles - including serving as the Special Services Lieutenant, Traffic Officer, Novato Response Team … [Read more...] about Lt. Jacob: One of Novato’s finest calls it a career
Happy Birthday, Sgt. Hinkle
The Novato Police Department surprised Sergeant Hinkle on her birthday recently. In other news, Novato's finest issued a bit of advice on the rise in theft crimes in Novato. The press release follows: In recent weeks, we have seen a rise in the theft activity and are investigating these … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Sgt. Hinkle
Marin 911: Naked women in a San Rafael alley, sleeper on the patio and neighbors cooking drugs in Marin City
Editor's note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the good stuff you need to know. No 'thanks' necessary. It's our job. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF No Pants Lady: A worker walking through an alley on Oct. 2 in Marin City spied a woman in the bushes with no pants on. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Naked women in a San Rafael alley, sleeper on the patio and neighbors cooking drugs in Marin City