A suspect in an automobile break-in on Napa Street in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 14 was arrested after leading officers from multiple jurisdictions on a car chase along Highway 101 between Sausalito and Larkspur. Officers of the Sausalito Police Department began the … [Read more...] about Wild chase through Sausalito, Larkspur and Marin results in one arrest; confiscation of a gun and drugs
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Marin 911: Dope smokin’ man in PJs obstructs traffic, dogs off leash everywhere and social media site dishes dirt
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety issues in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. SAUSALITO Pajama Man: A man known to frequent downtown Sausalito and do weird things was reported standing on Coloma … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dope smokin’ man in PJs obstructs traffic, dogs off leash everywhere and social media site dishes dirt
Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
Ballot tabulation continued over the weekend for the Marin County Elections Department staff. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said over 45,000 ballots were received on Election Day and staff worked hard to ensure they would be ready for counting as soon as possible. “All 45,000 … [Read more...] about Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
Red Barn Productions announced its latest Bay Area event, Ceili On the Lake, an Irish Dance & Music Festival, on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28 at Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The event celebrates a love of traditional Irish culture. Festivalgoers are invited to come … [Read more...] about A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade has been walking a one-mile stretch of Chileno Valley Road at twilight from October through March for the past five years to rescue newts migrating to and from Laguna Lake. The Brigade consists of about 100 volunteers who brave rain and cold to keep the … [Read more...] about It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Local and county officials, including U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, toured Bolinas Road, which suffered damage from winter storms and requires an estimated $30.29 million in repairs for a 6.5-mile stretch. The Town is collaborating with the County for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with … [Read more...] about Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
The Town Council adopted the 2023-31 Housing Element on December 13, 2023. The Housing Element Update is Fairfax's housing plan for the next 8 years (2023-2031). The Housing Element was submitted as required to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for … [Read more...] about Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Voters in Marin County are eager to receive final results from the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, and staff members with the Marin County Elections Department are equally eager to deliver those totals, including 30 trained full-time and part-time staff. Although an updated online tally … [Read more...] about Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
Update No. 2: As of March 13, with about 20,000 mail-in ballots yet to be counted, the rent control measure in Larkspur edged closer to passing. The margin of victory is now just over 100 votes. Stay tuned for updates here. Update No. 1: The story below includes only number of votes cast on … [Read more...] about Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler
This is a letter from a Fairfax resident seeking clarification on the start of rent stabilization in Fairfax. Her letter is followed by a response from Fairfax Mayor Barbara Coler. Mayor Coler: There seems to be much chaos surrounding the Fairfax Town Council’s vote to partially implement the … [Read more...] about Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler