Ross Valley Reporter A newly formed political action committee is hosting a potential-candidate session to find people interested in running for Fairfax Town Council. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Coffee Roastery in Fairfax. The group MarinResidents.org put … [Read more...] about Organization seeks candidates interested in public service on the Fairfax Town Council
Local News
Car accelerates through front of Novato convenience store
Sudden accidental acceleration was to blame for a car crashing into the 7-Eleven on Diablo Avenue on Nov. 28. The driver of the car was attempting to park in the handicapped spot when the driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Several customers inside the store were injured. … [Read more...] about Car accelerates through front of Novato convenience store
Marine Unit rescues boat in San Pablo Bay
A disabled boat in San Pablo Bay was reported to the Marin Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 24. The Marine Unit located the vessel, with three people aboard, and towed it to the Black Point boat ramp in Novato. … [Read more...] about Marine Unit rescues boat in San Pablo Bay
Marin history: The Boy Wonder of the local railroad
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1868 several groups of entrepreneurs were vying to establish rail service in Northern California. According to the book Redwood Railways by Gilbert Kneiss, one group incorporated the San Francisco & Humbolt Bay Railroad Company for $8,600,000. A … [Read more...] about Marin history: The Boy Wonder of the local railroad
Doc Weseman dies – Novato Hospital founder
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled from the historic Novato Advance by the Novato Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago November 1923 – H. Pini & Co. are preparing to enlarge and extend their business. The old Community House has been rented … [Read more...] about Doc Weseman dies – Novato Hospital founder
Barbarians at the gates
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Like barbarians of old, bad guys drive into the peaceful villages of Marin from the east and north to plunder our stores and sell fentanyl to our kids. That’s why we need to improve our defenses with license-plate readers on our borders. OK, that may be … [Read more...] about Barbarians at the gates
Lynn Osgood promoted to prevention battalion chief
Lynn Osgood has been promoted to prevention battalion chief for the Novato Fire District. Chief Osgood oversees the prevention division including the Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management programs. Over the years, she’s promoted through the ranks, starting from Inspector to Deputy Fire … [Read more...] about Lynn Osgood promoted to prevention battalion chief
Another gasoline station ban
MarinscopeSan Anselmo became the latest town to jump on the bandwagon to ban new or expanded gas stations. A first reading passed last week and the final vote will take place at a future meeting. Petaluma was the first city to make the move. It did in 2022. Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor and … [Read more...] about Another gasoline station ban
Spin Around Marin: Novato drug bust, E-bike safety alert and more
Novato drug bust A Novato police officer on patrol on Nov. 4 witnessed a drug deal and made an arrest. The officer observed Erik Diaz, 20, of Novato walking on Tamalpais Avenue near Novato Boulevard. Diaz is on probation and subject to search. The NPD said in a press release … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Novato drug bust, E-bike safety alert and more
Entire Central Marin police force certified by ABLE Project
Central Marin Police force, above, got certified in the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, a program through Georgetown University Law Center for Innovations in Community Safety. It prepares officers to successfully intervene to prevent misconduct, avoid police mistakes, and … [Read more...] about Entire Central Marin police force certified by ABLE Project