Anatomically Correct: A woman apparently in the midst of a mental breakdown pestered people eating at a sidewalk restaurant on Bridgeway. She pulled items off diners’ tables and then lifted up her skirt exposing her nude and anatomically correct you-know-what. When police arrived she sat next to the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Skirt-lifting woman wearing no undies gives sidewalk diners in Sausalito an eyeful
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Marin 911: Oakland man speeds through Marin; nabbed by CHP
Pursuit: An Oakland man was arrested after a chase throughout Marin. CHP officers were clocking speeds of cars in the wee hours of Tuesday, Aug. 9. They measured a sedan going about 84 mph. They attempted to stop the car, but the car fled and made its way to the Canal area of San Rafael. The driver, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Oakland man speeds through Marin; nabbed by CHP
Celebrating Marin City at 80
Marin City 80 is a year-long celebration of Black history in Marin City since its founding in 1942 as a diverse community of shipyard workers. So far this year, there have been art installations, an album of songs about Marin City and the Marinship shipyard, and a new cookbook with recipes by Marin … [Read more...] about Celebrating Marin City at 80
Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Properly Subversive: Sherman R. Frederick A guy I know who owns a sports bar told me that the price he pays for a box of frozen fries just doubled. The cost of beef also hit new highs. In my anecdotal experience, this has made the over-and-under price for the American staple of a burger and … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Marin Bocce duo captures women’s tournament title
The best women’s bocce players from throughout California converged Aug. 6 for a regional doubles tournament in San Rafael, and a Marin pair emerged on top. Julie Nunes of San Rafael and Jolene Kramer of San Anselmo, both representing the hosting Marin Bocce Federation, won the United States Bocce … [Read more...] about Marin Bocce duo captures women’s tournament title
Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope When it comes to devastating wildfires, Marin’s been lucky. Very lucky. But that good fortune could change with one little spark in the wrong place and the wrong time. That knowledge is what keeps Marin firefighters up at night. Consider this story in … [Read more...] about Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires
Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?
Marinscope Would you like to see the Marin shoreline re-populated with those cute, playful enhydra lutris? Enhydra lutris – sea otters – used to be everywhere along the Northern California and Oregon coasts until they were hunted to near extinction. But now there’s a new federal report raising … [Read more...] about Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?
Police have suspect in Kentfield stabbing
Stabbing: The Marin County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a suspect in a stabbing incident. The suspect is Brian Jordan, a 37 year old man from Corte Madera, CA. Jordan is 6'3", 230 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. Our efforts to locate Jordan have been unsuccessful and Jordan is not in custody … [Read more...] about Police have suspect in Kentfield stabbing
Dimming of street lights on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard now underway
Marin County Special to Marinscope Work began this week to revise street lighting on the median islands along one mile of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, between Manor Road in Kentfield and Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae. Overseen by the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW), the lighting … [Read more...] about Dimming of street lights on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard now underway
Fairfax Pavilion retrofit delayed as Native American artifacts beneath the site evaluated
The city has put the seismic retrofit of historic Fairfax Pavilion on hold to better evaluate and preserve Native American artifacts possibly under the building. The Pavilion sits atop of what is believed to be a site of significant Native American activity. The decision means that a nearly … [Read more...] about Fairfax Pavilion retrofit delayed as Native American artifacts beneath the site evaluated