Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I follow a lot of public meetings in Marin. Perhaps the source of most public angst expressed in those forums comes when elected officials impatiently limit the time for public comment. The norm in Marin is 3 minutes. It’s sometimes shortened to 2 … [Read more...] about A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
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Sausalito history: Melvin’s Belli flop
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Legendary San Francisco lawyer Melvin Belli was known as “The King of Torts” for his flamboyant courtroom histrionics. After his fifth divorce, he moved onto a yacht, named Adequate Award, in Sausalito in the late 1980s. Belli accused his ex-wife, Lia, … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: Melvin’s Belli flop
Donate toys through San Rafael Santa Cop this holiday season
The Santa Cop program unites employees from all San Rafael City departments and community partners to collect toys and donations for children and families in the community. Santa Cop will collect toys at all San Rafael Fire Stations through Jan. 2, 2024. San Rafael Fire Station … [Read more...] about Donate toys through San Rafael Santa Cop this holiday season
Spin Around Marin: New top cop in Novato, Bay Area sports legend Al Endriss passes at 95
Anale Burlew appointment San Anselmo resident Anale Burlew has been appointed chief deputy director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Burlew was a firefighter for the Marin County Fire Department from 1998 to 2000 before joining Cal Fire. She served as the assistant … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: New top cop in Novato, Bay Area sports legend Al Endriss passes at 95
In Marin’s District 3 it’s been a good and vibrant year
Stephanie Moulton-Peters (Editor’s note: Stephanie Moulton-Peters is the Marin County supervisor for District 3, including Sausalito, Floating Homes, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tam Valley, Almonte, Alto-Sutton Manor, Strawberry, Tiburon, and Belvedere.) Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we … [Read more...] about In Marin’s District 3 it’s been a good and vibrant year
Truth to power: Thumbs down to Fairfax’s new ‘disruption’ rule
Thumbs up and thumbs down is all we have left to express ourselves in Fairfax. My very good attorney looked carefully at the “decorum guidelines” adopted by the Town Council on Nov. 1. It is borderline a violation of the First Amendment of our Constitution. It infringes on our freedom of … [Read more...] about Truth to power: Thumbs down to Fairfax’s new ‘disruption’ rule
Three arrested in shoplifting case in Mill Valley
Thursday evening, Nov. 16, Mill Valley Police Officers responded to the Mill Valley Market, 12 Corte Madera Avenue, for the report of two individuals who were attempting to shoplift numerous items from the market. Employees were familiar with the two individuals, as they had previously been … [Read more...] about Three arrested in shoplifting case in Mill Valley
Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, announced a new partnership with Community Action Marin (CAM) to bring healthy, fresh, and affordable meals to the new Vivalon … [Read more...] about Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter A group of residents of San Anselmo have decided too much taxpayer money has been spent for too many years on Flood Control solutions that “have been poorly designed, at odds with the needs of the community and without consultation of San Anselmo … [Read more...] about San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
D.A. awarded DUI prosecution grant
Marinscope The Marin County District Attorney’s Office received a $453,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a specialized two-person prosecution team that handles cases of alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers that occur in Marin County. “Marin County is safer thanks … [Read more...] about D.A. awarded DUI prosecution grant