The iconic sea lion statue that perches along the main drag in Sausalito fell into the sea during the recent winter storms in Marin. The statue, designed by sculptor Al Sybrian, was rescued and will be returned to its location this spring. … [Read more...] about Iconic Sausalito Sea Lion statue to be replaced this spring
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Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin County Special to Marinscope One of the most emotional and heartwarming ceremonies each year at the Marin County Civic Center is the Wall of Change event hosted by the Marin County Probation Department. It shines a spotlight on people involved in the criminal justice system who have been … [Read more...] about Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
MILL VALLEY Lines Down: Weather produced busy shifts on dark and stormy days and nights for Mill Valley’s finest. On Jan. 5, police helped the fire department deal with felled trees that came to rest on power lines on Bolsa Avenue. Downed Lines: Police helped the FD deal with a “giant branch” … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
Rocky Barker/Writers On The Range Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams on the Klamath River in northern California and Oregon will start coming down this July. For the Yurok, Karuk, Hoopa, Shasta and Klamath tribes living along this river since time immemorial, there’s much to … [Read more...] about What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope I booked the Wine Country flying options of Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport weeks in advance to visit my sister and extended family in Orange County the week before Christmas. I flew in a 76 passenger jet that departed on time. My drive to the … [Read more...] about For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A piece in Slate is the first to say what will no doubt become a topic of import as a Biden decision looms for the 2024 election: Should Joe Biden replace California’s favorite daughter VP Kamala Harris? It’s a legit line of inquiry, even fans of … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1923 – At the third annual fruit show recently held by the University of California, Novato carried off three first prizes, which is another evidence of the adaptability of this valley for horticulture as well as for dairying and chicken … [Read more...] about 100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture
Kids involved in Ignacio crash on the 101; two killed, three injured
Marinscope The towns of Novato and San Rafael reeled in the wake of news that a crash of a car full of kids on Dec. 29 left a 16-year-old boy from San Rafael and a 17-year-old girl from Novato dead. Three other passengers were injured in the crash that took place just before midnight on the 101 … [Read more...] about Kids involved in Ignacio crash on the 101; two killed, three injured
Sausalito History: Our marine artist
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society William A. Coulter was considered one of the foremost artists on San Francisco Bay. He was born in 1849 in what is today Northern Ireland, where his father was captain in the Coast Guard. According to the website for Christopher Queen Galleries, which … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Our marine artist
Marin County to Sheriff: Freeze out Biden’s ICE agents
Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors would like new Marin Sheriff Jamie Scardina to further disassociate with President Joe Biden’s federal immigration leadership. The Sheriff’s Department significantly scaled back its involvement with ICE under President Trump beginning in … [Read more...] about Marin County to Sheriff: Freeze out Biden’s ICE agents