The Town of Fairfax said “no” to a second cannabis dispensary business proposed for 930 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. The company Element 7 asked to replace Mana Bowls, an acai cafe, with a pot shop called Fairfax Remedy. The vote was 4-1 with Councilwoman Barbara Coler in dissent. … [Read more...] about Fairfax rejects dispensary
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Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker
Sausalito Feb. 23 - March 1, 2022 Coyote Scare: A woman out for a walk became frightened by a coyote who scampered by her. She asked police to escort her home, which they did. Bad Title: A man reported to police that he bought a boat and trailer online, but when the goods arrived there was … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker
State housing mandate ‘insurmountable’ for Marin
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope Sausalito didn’t want to do it, but it must. And Sausalito isn’t alone. The county and every city in Marin is under the gun by a state mandate to create a lot more housing, much of it for the poor. For example, the county must add 3,569 new housing … [Read more...] about State housing mandate ‘insurmountable’ for Marin
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Marin County Sups thank interns, volunteers
Marin County Special to Marinscope Ninety-nine outstanding volunteers and interns – some with decades of service – have been honored by the Marin County Board of Supervisors for their significant impacts. Board members passed individual resolutions of commendation at their January 25 … [Read more...] about Marin County Sups thank interns, volunteers
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San Anselmo bake sale to help therapy dogs
This Saturday (Feb. 12) a bake sale will be held at Imagination Park to help First Responder Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit organization in Marin. The organization brings trained dogs to public safety stations and wildfire camps to provide emotional support to firefighters, law enforcement officers, … [Read more...] about San Anselmo bake sale to help therapy dogs
Marin 911: ‘We’re all gonna die!’
Sausalito Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2022 Yeller: A homeless man holding an umbrella yelled at people on Bridgeway. He yelled things like “we’re all gonna die!” Police told him to quiet down and move along. Burglary: Police are reviewing video from the Harbor Master about a burglary on Jan. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘We’re all gonna die!’
Retail pot in Fairfax — ‘oh heck no’
Fairfax pot A second marijuana retail business in Fairfax? “Oh, heck no,” seemed to be the answer from Fairfax residents. A council hearing on the idea last week lasted hours with not one citizen speaking in favor. The council made no decision. The request will be taken up at the next Fairfax … [Read more...] about Retail pot in Fairfax — ‘oh heck no’
Novatoan named new principal
The high school formerly known as Drake has a new name (Archie Williams) and a new principal (LaSandra White). White, who had been the school’s interim principal, was named the principal by the Tamalpais Union High School District trustees on Tuesday (Feb. 1). White, 50, is a … [Read more...] about Novatoan named new principal