FAIRFAX Naked: A man in a local laundromat did his clothes while wearing only a towel. That was impertinent enough, but then he proceeded to pee in the wastebasket. That was the last straw for fellow clothed patrons. Police called. Service provided. Standoff: On Dec. 29, a standoff took … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Naked and definitely not afraid
Ross Valley
Picture of the Larkspur Fire Department in 1959
Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
A citizen complaint that alleged the Ross Valley School District board appointed a committee to decide the fate of the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center without disclosing the names of those about to be appointed was a violation of the Brown Act. The allegation, which the district … [Read more...] about Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
Fairfax town leaders listen to rent control complaints
The Fairfax Town Council listened to about two hours of debate about the fairness of the town’s new rent control and just-cause-for-eviction laws – most of it critical of the laws. One resident called the laws “insane” and unfair to homeowners trying to make a little extra cash in … [Read more...] about Fairfax town leaders listen to rent control complaints
600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
This week and next volunteers will converge at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valle on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a partnership composed of the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the Rotary Club of Ignacio, the Rotary Club of … [Read more...] about 600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
MILL VALLEY Road Rage: A scared woman involved in a road rage incident pulled up to the police station and asked for an escort to her home as she was afraid the road rager was following her. Escort provided. Homeless: A 40-ish woman who has been repeatedly reported to police sat in the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick With apologies to Art Linkletter (Google him, kids) President Joe Biden says the darndest things. Last week he said this with an absolute straight face: "Like we were doing before I got elected president, inflation at the grocery store is, thank … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Marinscope In what is being called the “Thanksgiving Effect,” the Bay Area saw an 80% increase in COVID-19 cases, causing medical experts to recommend the wearing of high-quality masks when indoors. The Marin County health office reported last week that the county remains a viral soup … [Read more...] about Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Christina Cramer, a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County government’s human resources department and its leader for the past eight years, is the County of Marin’s choice to lead its Department of Human Resources. Cramer’s first day on the job will be Jan. 17. Cramer, who grew up in Novato and has … [Read more...] about Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department