NOVATO Night Shift: The last few weeks have been quite busy for our Patrol staff with the holidays approaching. On Dec. 6, around 2:30 a.m., Novato Police Officers responded to several calls regarding a fire near Redwood Credit Union on Grant Ave. It was reported that two benches were on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
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‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages from the Past is compiled for Marinscope Community Newspapers by the Novato History Guild.) 100 Years Ago December 1923 – J.A. Jarvis, foreman of the Marin Meadows ranch, was a welcome caller at this office. There has been planted over … [Read more...] about ‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
2024: Rise of the Brown Shirts
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Today the term “Storm Trooper” is most associated with the highly ineffective bad guys in the Star Wars movie franchise. Its origin, however, comes from anything but something goofy or cartoonish. It stems from the “Sturmabteilung” (literally “Storm … [Read more...] about 2024: Rise of the Brown Shirts
Happy Holidays and other stories about being the new mayor of a Marin Town
The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine I trust everyone is enjoying their holiday season (at least I hope you are), as we watch 2024 race at us. 2024 is going to be quite the year in Fairfax and beyond. We Fairfaxians have a new Mayor, Barbara Coler. This is not Barbara’s first rodeo, as she has … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays and other stories about being the new mayor of a Marin Town
Inmate death ruled a suicide
A Forest Knolls man found dead Oct. 1 in his Marin County Jail cell committed suicide. Novato Police investigated the death and determined Dylan Baylacq, 21, of Forest Knolls killed himself while in custody. Details were not released. He was arrested in August for domestic violence. … [Read more...] about Inmate death ruled a suicide
Patrick Sobieski mayor of Sausalito
At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Sausalito City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Ian Patrick Sobieski to serve as mayor in 2024 and Councilmember Joan Cox to serve as vice mayor. Councilmember Sobieski served as vice mayor during Melissa Blaustein's term as mayor in 2023. Sausalito is a … [Read more...] about Patrick Sobieski mayor of Sausalito
Generous Marin donates books to needy kids
‘Twas The Night … in Fax Town
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli ‘Twas the night before Christmas '22 all through Fax Town and nay to do Sleeping Citizens were snoring There was barely a sound When a sly council colluded To steal property and land The government was … [Read more...] about ‘Twas The Night … in Fax Town
Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Those who require onsite services from the County of Marin should take note that most County offices will be closed on consecutive Mondays in recognition of upcoming holidays. Offices at the Marin County Civic Center and other County facilities will be closed Monday, December 25, in recognition of … [Read more...] about Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Life Tribute: Manuel A.Rivera
Manuel A.Rivera March 15, 1959 - June 3 2023 Manuel was a long time resident of San Rafael. He worked as the most wonderful tree surgeon, gardener, property manager and ranch hand here and in Mendocino county. Born In El Salvador. Manuel made his way to Northern California to … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Manuel A.Rivera