A human skeleton, the identity of which is unknown at this time, was found on a trail outside of Fairfax. The Marin County Sheriff’s Coroner Division said Tuesday, Feb. 16, that hiker discovered the remains Sunday, Feb. 14, off of Fairfax-Bolinas Road. It was in a creek bed near Alpine … [Read more...] about Skeleton found on Valentine’s Day
Ross Valley
Larkspur on Drake: Dual names?
Sherman R. Frederick Twin Cities Times “Fish or cut bait” was the phrase of the night at the Larkspur City Council public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 3, on whether to rename their little portion of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. “At some point we’re going to have to fish or cut bait,” Mayor … [Read more...] about Larkspur on Drake: Dual names?
Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Sausalito Jan. 21 - 27, 2021 Smell of Pot: The aroma of mariuna wafted bout on Litho Street. Police were asked to check it out, which they did. A person in the thick of it was told to stop it or face a possible citation. Dunphy Park: A citizen called police to ask them how they are … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Fairfax Jan. 1 - 14, 2021 No Masks: Police spied a covey of juvenile Fairfaxians on Park Road not wearing masks. Advised them to do so if they want to grow up into adult Fairfaxians. Wear Masks: Officers stopped to talk to about 20 people on Mono Avenue about wearing masks during the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Maskless Fairfaxians
Fairfax Town Council meets Wednesday (Jan. 20)
Ross Valley Reporter A number of items are on tonight’s (Jan. 20) Fairfax Town Council agenda. They include a petition submitted by residents to establish a skate/scooter park on Town property. The item is expected to be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) for … [Read more...] about Fairfax Town Council meets Wednesday (Jan. 20)
Rescue in Marin
A 71-year old man and his dog Yarrow went hiking Saturday afternoon (Dec. 6) in the Cascade area of Fairfax. When he did not return home after dark, a hasty search was initiated by the Fairfax Police Department and Marin County Open Space. Marin SAR was called in just after 10 p.m. and … [Read more...] about Rescue in Marin
San Anselmo Town Council reorganizes
Former San Anselmo Councilman John Wright was feted last week for his many years of public service. Brian Colbert is the town’s new mayor. At the Town Council meeting last Tuesday (Dec. 8), outgoing Councilmember John Wright was recognized for his many years of public service. But it took a … [Read more...] about San Anselmo Town Council reorganizes
New Fairfax Town Council takes position
Marinscope Bruce Ackerman accepted the gavel on Dec. 2 as the new Mayor of Fairfax. Ackerman, who was elected to a second Town Council term in November, replaces former Mayor Renee Goddard, who continued a young tradition of declaring December “Gratitude Month” and asking council members what … [Read more...] about New Fairfax Town Council takes position
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red flags … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic