Last week MCSO dispatcher Reina Franklin, along with others, was honored and given a lifesaving award from Novato Police Dept due to her contribution on a medical aide prior to law enforcement units arriving on scene. Communications Manager Costello, Captain Harrington, Sheriff Scardina, along with … [Read more...] about Dispatcher honored with lifesaving award
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Hit & run suspect arrested in Novato; two kids on bikes treated at the scene
The Novato Police Department reports this today on social media: Multiple Vehicle Collisions on Center Road Result in Arrest On February 13, 2024 around 6:25PM, Novato Police Officers responded to the report of two collisions in the areas of Center Road at Holstrom Circle and Center Road at … [Read more...] about Hit & run suspect arrested in Novato; two kids on bikes treated at the scene
County rolling up its sleeves to make Marin a little less racist
Marin County Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers All over America, indicators of community well-being have shown troubling disparities by race, including in Marin County. In recent years, the County of Marin created an Office of Equity and a Race Equity Action Plan to advance policies … [Read more...] about County rolling up its sleeves to make Marin a little less racist
Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates opening Eden Housing
Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, and Eden Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, held a celebration to commemorate the official grand opening of the new Vivalon Healthy Aging … [Read more...] about Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates opening Eden Housing
Sheriff deputy makes traffic stop that yields gun, cash, dope and arrest
On 2/12/24, a Deputy on patrol in Southern Marin noticed a vehicle with an equipment violation and conducted a routine enforcement stop. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle initially provided a false name to the Deputy. Ultimately the Deputy was able to identify the subject as Joshua … [Read more...] about Sheriff deputy makes traffic stop that yields gun, cash, dope and arrest
Marin 911: Teacher finds note detailing party rape of Tam High student
MILL VALLEY Tuna & Ferrari: A Ferrari dealership reported that a man hit a customer’s Ferrari and drove away. Before hitting the car, the man, which security footage showed may have been wearing a neck brace, threw a can of tuna into the Ferrari. (PS: We don’t make these reports up. We just … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Teacher finds note detailing party rape of Tam High student
New Sausalito arts center calls on the community to stop rent increase
Dear supporter of the arts, As you are aware, Marin Open Studios has been a champion for our art community for more than 30 years. So when the future of an important arts organization is under threat, we feel compelled to action. The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA), a vital new … [Read more...] about New Sausalito arts center calls on the community to stop rent increase
Novato’s police officers busy dealing with drunk drivers menacing the city’s roadways
This is an advisory from the Novato Police Department regarding day drinking and driving: This past week has proven to be quite a busy one for our officers with daytime DUI’s. While out in the community focusing on efforts to reduce unsafe driving, NPD officers found 4 drivers, who were found to … [Read more...] about Novato’s police officers busy dealing with drunk drivers menacing the city’s roadways
San Rafael police warn residents to stay vigilant for homeless man who confronted kids in mall
This is a press release from the SRPD: SUSPECT WANTED FOR ASSAULTING JUVENILES: On the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at around 5:00 pm, a group of juveniles were at the Northgate Mall when an adult male approached one of them, making inappropriate physical contact with her arm. … [Read more...] about San Rafael police warn residents to stay vigilant for homeless man who confronted kids in mall
Marin 911: Box of mail, including ballots, dumped on street in Kentfield
Ballots Dumped: A Nordstrom’s box full of mail – including ballots – was dumped on Goodhill Road in Kentfield. Deputies retrieved the box of mail. Pantless In Strawberry: A homeless person living under the overpass in Strawberry has a habit of walking around without his pants. He was at it … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Box of mail, including ballots, dumped on street in Kentfield