The holiday spirit is spread throughout Novato this year. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony took place last week as did the Holiday Crafts Faire. The Novato Police Department concluded a crafting event with local children and the elves at “Letters to Santa” remain hard at work … [Read more...] about Novato bursting with holiday cheer
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3 face sanctions after surprise searches
On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol. Probation planned a sweep of 20 DUI offender’s residences to check on compliance with the terms of their … [Read more...] about 3 face sanctions after surprise searches
Fairfax Town Council looks at pilot program to kick start rent control before a public vote
Ross Valley Reporter At a meeting this Wednesday (Dec. 6) the Fairfax Town Council plans to kick-start its unimplemented rent control measure by creating a pilot program ahead of a public vote in November. The agenda released last week says the Council is slated to “Accept a report on Renter … [Read more...] about Fairfax Town Council looks at pilot program to kick start rent control before a public vote
Don’t give Evil a pass
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive There are people in this wonderfully free and tolerant country – some right here in Marin – who believe the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel was overblown, a hoax or somehow justified. It is astoundingly delusional and it is a wake up call for good people to … [Read more...] about Don’t give Evil a pass
Hartman replaces Parker in Novato
The City of Novato hired Clare Hartman as the City’s next Community Development Director overseeing the City’s Planning, Building and Code Enforcement divisions. Novato’s current Community Development Director, Vicki Parker, who has been an integral part of the City since 2019, will be retiring at … [Read more...] about Hartman replaces Parker in Novato
Marin County Assessor scores well on audit
Marin County Special to Marinscope The regulating agency that monitors statewide county assessor’s offices has given the Marin County Assessor’s Office high marks for its work on the annual assessment roll. The California State Board of Equalization performed a quantitative evaluation of … [Read more...] about Marin County Assessor scores well on audit
58 — That’s how many boards are under the Marin County Supervisors
Marinscope A funny thing happened on the way to making the multitude of Marin County commissions more diverse. Supervisors heard a detailed staff presentation suggesting that of the 355 people now actively serving on Marin’s commissions, too many of them are “retired, white, heterosexual … [Read more...] about 58 — That’s how many boards are under the Marin County Supervisors
Santa coming to San Anselmo
Holiday festivities take plan this weekend in San Anselmo. … [Read more...] about Santa coming to San Anselmo
Mill Valley Grinch complains about lights
MILL VALLEY Bah Humbug: A neighbor called the cops on a neighbor’s house that is “lit up with lots of lights.” He wanted police to check with code enforcement to see if the lights were legal and at what time, by law, they had to be turned off. Police suggested Mr. Grinch contact code enforcement … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Grinch complains about lights
Meet the Don of Downtown Fairfax
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli The year was 1944. World War II was raging, Franklin D. Roosevelt was our country's president, a loaf of bread was nearly 10 cents, the average monthly rent was $50, and in the small town of Fairfax, California, a future icon was born. Meet the … [Read more...] about Meet the Don of Downtown Fairfax