MILL VALLEY Old Driver: A pedestrian crossing the street in the crosswalk near the post office said an “elderly driver” in a Prius slammed on her brakes and almost hit him. He threw up his arms and the old lady honked her horn at him and then drove towards him. She then drove away. Bad … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Old Prius driver tries to run down crosswalker
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Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
(Editor's note: This story was shared by Marin County Board of Supervisor Mary Sackett in her periodic newsletter.) February is Black History Month, a time when we can reflect on the accomplishments, contributions, and resiliency of Black Americans. I want to share the story … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
On Feb. 8, the Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) purchased and then conveThe yed the 60-acre Bald Hill property to the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). The land, which includes Bald Hill’s iconic, scenic summit and the hill’s eastern face, will be permanently protected and accessible to the … [Read more...] about It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Melinda Burrell/Peace Voice Somewhere in Dayton, Ohio, a 13-year-old girl was sassing her mom, who was concerned about the strangers her daughter was talking to on her phone. The mom reached over and snatched the phone out of her daughter’s hand. The daughter started yelling. Fearful that the … [Read more...] about Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Alert: Marin County Fire gears up for prescribed burns on Mt. Tam
The Marin County Fire Department is planning a prescribed fire operation on Marin Water’s Mount Tamalpais Watershed, wielding an important tool in a proactive approach to fire fuel management and a more resilient, ecologically healthy watershed. Public notification in advance of prescribed fires … [Read more...] about Alert: Marin County Fire gears up for prescribed burns on Mt. Tam
Something ain’t quite right at Mill Valley schools
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Kudos to Keri Brenner who covers the goings on at the Mill Valley school board for the Independent Journal. If I’m reading the nuances of her reporting correctly, she’s nibbling around the edges of a disturbance in the force surrounding the burg’s public … [Read more...] about Something ain’t quite right at Mill Valley schools
Marin 911: Driver enters home uninvited to wash his hands
MILL VALLEY Dirty Hands: A woman called police when she arrived home at her place on Greenwood Way and found a delivery person at her doorstep and her door unlocked. The driver told police that his hands were sticky, so he went inside unannounced to wash his hands. Police told him: “Don’t do … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Driver enters home uninvited to wash his hands
San Franciscan charged with DUI in Larkspur
A 22-year-old San Francisco man was stopped in Larkspur on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In the process of that, Central Police said he attacked officers. Wilson King Barreno, 22, was arrested. Charges are pending. Officers sustained minor injuries but have been cleared for … [Read more...] about San Franciscan charged with DUI in Larkspur
Fairfax wrestles with push-back from citizens over rent control ordinance passed at the urging of Marin Democratic Socialists of America
The town of Fairfax continues to wrestle with the town’s residents over what some are calling an ill-advised rent control and just-cause eviction law. Fairfax is the first municipality in Marin to adopt the ordinances. Last week, the town council held a public meeting to explain the new laws. It … [Read more...] about Fairfax wrestles with push-back from citizens over rent control ordinance passed at the urging of Marin Democratic Socialists of America
Was it the shipping containers or the dance club that caused California’s two latest mass shootings?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick It’s part of human nature to lay blame in times of tragedy. Chunli Zhao, 66, a Chinese national killed seven people when he snapped at the mushroom farm he worked at Half Moon Bay. It stemmed from a beef with his supervisor. A day before, Huu Can … [Read more...] about Was it the shipping containers or the dance club that caused California’s two latest mass shootings?