(Editor's Note: Remember that you can see the full Marinscope Community Newspaper online at NovatoAdvance-ca.newsmemory.com.) MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Arrest: On April 20, patrol deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery at the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and La Cuesta Drive in … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Bears in Novato, sex assalt in Fairfax and a nasty yeller in Mill Valley
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Our overly ripe vegetables in Congress
Sherman Frederick/Properly Subversive At what point does something like the spectacle going on right now in the halls of Congress with Dianne Feinstein become unbearable? How about today? Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not against old people in Congress. But, if you reach a … [Read more...] about Our overly ripe vegetables in Congress
Marin County strongly recommends vaccinating everyone 6-months and older for COVID
Marin County Special to Marinscope Preparing school-aged children for a healthy fall means staying up to date with immunizations. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to protect children - and the community - from serious diseases when they get back together on school campuses … [Read more...] about Marin County strongly recommends vaccinating everyone 6-months and older for COVID
When the lights go off: Marin Civil Grand Jury issues report on the upcoming need for Micro Grids
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In Steven Spielberg’s re-make of “War of the Worlds” movie, an EMP event knocks out power and reduces civilization to bands of hunter-gatherers, struggling to survive and, of course, avoid getting their blood sucked out by invading aliens from another … [Read more...] about When the lights go off: Marin Civil Grand Jury issues report on the upcoming need for Micro Grids
3 playful ideas for achieving the unicorn goal of lifespan equity in Marin
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The news advisory from the Marin County Public Health Department read: “New Public Health Dashboard: Local Data for Local Action.” Local data, of course, is a good thing. The more we know about our community, the better action we can take. So, we now … [Read more...] about 3 playful ideas for achieving the unicorn goal of lifespan equity in Marin
Marin 911: Fairfax police catch man dumping bean bag chair on the side of the road; tell him to pick it up and dispose of it properly
FAIRFAX Dumper: A man was seen dumping a large bean bag chair at the corner of Lansdale and Pastori Avenues. A witness saw him do it and called the police. Police contacted the dumper and told him to go back, pick up the chair and dispose of it correctly, which he did. Tent Beef: People … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Fairfax police catch man dumping bean bag chair on the side of the road; tell him to pick it up and dispose of it properly
50th anniversary of the iconic Marin movie ‘American Graffiti’
On Aug. 11, downtown San Anselmo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie "American Graffiti." … [Read more...] about 50th anniversary of the iconic Marin movie ‘American Graffiti’
Summer Slam fast-pitch softball reboots in San Anselmo this weekend
(Marinscope: When you absolutely, 100% want Marin news.) This weekend, July 7 - 9, Marin will witness the return of the Marin Summer Slam Girls Fastpitch Softball tournament after a nine-year hiatus. Twenty-five Bay Area girls fastpitch softball teams (seven to twelve years old) from Sonoma … [Read more...] about Summer Slam fast-pitch softball reboots in San Anselmo this weekend
New Southern Marin Fire District firefighter given the honor of raising the flag on his first day of service
The Southern Marin Fire District welcomed Firefighter Popovich, above, to the fire district. On his first day on the job, he was given the privilege to raise the American Flag in front of his crew. … [Read more...] about New Southern Marin Fire District firefighter given the honor of raising the flag on his first day of service
Charges filed against 2 San Rafael police officers
This press release came to Marinscope at just before 5 p.m. Thursday, June 29. After a careful, comprehensive review of the evidence, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office has found sufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against Officer Brandon Nail and former Officer Daisy … [Read more...] about Charges filed against 2 San Rafael police officers