Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick When I think of the fires that ravage Los Angeles County, I’m reminded of a comment Joe Rogan made when he announced in 2020 he was leaving the “blue bubble” of LaLa Land for the freedom of Austin, Texas. Local elections matter, he said. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about L.A. Down: Local elections matter
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Marin County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Marin County Board of Supervisors agenda and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior … [Read more...] about Marin County Board of Supervisors Agenda Preview
Marin County employees chip in $117,000 for community betterment
This holiday season, the County of Marin’s annual Employee Charitable Giving Campaign provided another six-figure boost to local, national, and global nonprofits. Marin County-based nonprofits such as Canal Alliance, the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Vivalon, the St. Vincent De Paul Society District … [Read more...] about Marin County employees chip in $117,000 for community betterment
Marin County Sheriff must cooperate with immigration on criminal arrests, public safety demands it
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive The nuttiest situation in American life today -- not to mention here in beautiful Marin County -- has gotta be the disconnect we’ve created between local and federal law enforcement on immigrant crime. Decades of flawed thinking coupled with misguided … [Read more...] about Marin County Sheriff must cooperate with immigration on criminal arrests, public safety demands it
Marin 911: Cat caught in custody battle, dark Santa and big Redwood down
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Cat-astrophy: Deputies responded to a complaint in Inverness Park on Dec. 22 regarding the custody of a cat. The cat is supposed to go with the cat as they travel from parent to parent. This time the cat was withheld and left with (OMG) a stranger. Advice given. Kayaker: … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cat caught in custody battle, dark Santa and big Redwood down
Watch out Jailbirds, Kodak is on the job in Marin
The Marin County Sheriff's Office welcomes our newest addition, K9 Kodak! This 1.5 year old lab is our Departments first K9 assigned as a Custody narcotics detection dog. While we have had numerous K9s in the past, Kodak will be assigned to the Marin County Jail. Kodak will be working with K9 … [Read more...] about Watch out Jailbirds, Kodak is on the job in Marin
Drugs, firearms, ammo and cash seized in undercover drug busts in Marin and Sonoma counties
Last month (November) an undercover detective with the Specialized Investigative Unit, was approached by a man, later Identified as Esteban Barahona, who offered to sell the detective cocaine. The detective established a relationship with Barahona where he and another undercover detective began … [Read more...] about Drugs, firearms, ammo and cash seized in undercover drug busts in Marin and Sonoma counties
Chris Chamberlain gets the nod to lead Marin County parks
After nearly 11 years in leadership roles with Marin County Parks, Chris Chamberlain, shown at left, is the choice to become the department’s new leader. County Executive Derek Johnson announced December 23 that Chamberlain, Parks’ assistant director since 2016 and interim director for the past … [Read more...] about Chris Chamberlain gets the nod to lead Marin County parks
Marin activates emergency shelter against incoming storm
In response to a severe storm forecast by the National Weather Service for Marin County, which includes strong wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, leading to downed trees, and potential power outages, Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS) is activating its Severe Weather … [Read more...] about Marin activates emergency shelter against incoming storm
Marin 911: Bomb threat, mysterious prowlers and a weeping woman in Starbucks
MILL VALLEY Sideswipe: An van nicked a parked car on Walnut Avenue on Dec. 3 and kept on going. The driver was described by witnesses as an “old Asian man.” Service provided. Loaded: A citizen found a Colt pistol in her mother-in-law’s home. It was loaded and when she tried to unload it, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Bomb threat, mysterious prowlers and a weeping woman in Starbucks