Mark Brown, Executive Officer of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority, shares an urgent reminder: Wildfires Are Not a Surprise: 2003, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021—these fires are not anomalies. California no longer has a “fire season.” Wildfire risk exists … [Read more...] about Wake up Marin: Home hardening saves lives
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Novato’s finest arrest probationer in traffic stop that nets marijuana and cash; Lucerne man still on the loose
While You Were Sleeping... Early this morning (1/28), around 12:31AM, Novato Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle as the license plate was not displayed properly. The male driver initially stopped near Dollar Tree in South Novato. Once stopped, the male driver ran from the … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest arrest probationer in traffic stop that nets marijuana and cash; Lucerne man still on the loose
Marin County workers honored
This morning members of various Marin County Government Departments, above, were honored by the Board of Supervisors as “Employee of the Year” of their respective entities. The Sheriff’s Office is extremely proud of Communications Manager Heather Costello, Technology Services Manager Carlo Dimesio … [Read more...] about Marin County workers honored
San Francisco man, on probation, arrest in drug bust in Marin City
In January of 2025, Detectives with the Specialized Investigative Unit became aware of a subject, later identified as Nathan Picco of San Francisco, who was suspected of transporting methamphetamine and fentanyl into the County of Marin. On 01/24/25, an SIU detective, working in an undercover … [Read more...] about San Francisco man, on probation, arrest in drug bust in Marin City
Marin Grand Jury releases overview report
Marin County Civil Grand Jury3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 245San Rafael, CA 94903Tel. 415-473-6132 January 31, 2025 Mr. Sherman Frederick Marin Scope Publisher Dear Mr. Frederick, Today, the 2024-2025 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report, “Responses to … [Read more...] about Marin Grand Jury releases overview report
Attention: Special county meetings scheduled for Woodacre Fire Station 33
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF MARIN SPECIAL MEETINGS Monday, February 3, 2025 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Woodacre Fire Station 33 Castle Rock Ave Woodacre, CA 94973 NOTICE IS GIVEN that President Mary Sackett, Marin County Board of Supervisors, has called a special meeting of the Marin … [Read more...] about Attention: Special county meetings scheduled for Woodacre Fire Station 33
San Rafael parks now clear of homeless encampments
The City Council of San Rafael, above, would like to provide a status update regarding homeless encampments and confirm that there are no encampments in any City Parks at this time. The City’s camping ordinance regulates camping in San Rafael. It also prohibits camping within 100 feet of … [Read more...] about San Rafael parks now clear of homeless encampments
Gospel ensemble, locally made bagels, coffee and a note from Brian
I am truly honored to serve as your new District 2 Supervisor on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. On January 14, I had the privilege of being sworn in at the Civic Center, marking the beginning of this exciting new chapter. It was a special day, shared with my colleagues District 3 Supervisor … [Read more...] about Gospel ensemble, locally made bagels, coffee and a note from Brian
County gets behind plan for child care and early learning
The Marin County Board of Supervisors accepted a long-range countywide plan for child care and early learning during its January 28 meeting, setting in motion local stakeholders to tap into public and private resources and address identified needs through 2030. The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, … [Read more...] about County gets behind plan for child care and early learning
Smoke visible on Mt. Tam during pile burning exercise
*PILE BURNING ON MT. TAM WATERSHED THE WEEK OF JAN. 27* Marin Water will be pile burning starting today (Jan. 27) in an area near the Bon Tempe Treatment Plant and Pilot Knob Trail. This activity is part of our ongoing fire fuel removal efforts on the Mt. Tam Watershed and will continue for … [Read more...] about Smoke visible on Mt. Tam during pile burning exercise