On 2/12/24, a Deputy on patrol in Southern Marin noticed a vehicle with an equipment violation and conducted a routine enforcement stop. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle initially provided a false name to the Deputy. Ultimately the Deputy was able to identify the subject as Joshua … [Read more...] about Sheriff deputy makes traffic stop that yields gun, cash, dope and arrest
San Rafael
San Rafael police warn residents to stay vigilant for homeless man who confronted kids in mall
This is a press release from the SRPD: SUSPECT WANTED FOR ASSAULTING JUVENILES: On the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at around 5:00 pm, a group of juveniles were at the Northgate Mall when an adult male approached one of them, making inappropriate physical contact with her arm. … [Read more...] about San Rafael police warn residents to stay vigilant for homeless man who confronted kids in mall
Marin 911: Box of mail, including ballots, dumped on street in Kentfield
Ballots Dumped: A Nordstrom’s box full of mail – including ballots – was dumped on Goodhill Road in Kentfield. Deputies retrieved the box of mail. Pantless In Strawberry: A homeless person living under the overpass in Strawberry has a habit of walking around without his pants. He was at it … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Box of mail, including ballots, dumped on street in Kentfield
Roofing supply bandits arrested in San Rafael
From the social media site for the San Rafael Police Department: Night shift officers responded to Jordan Street on a report that a video alarm system was observing suspects in a roofing supply company’s yard. Upon arrival, an officer saw a pickup truck full of roofing supplies leaving the … [Read more...] about Roofing supply bandits arrested in San Rafael
Gang bangers arrested in Loch Lomond Marina parking lot
This press release is from the San Rafael Police Department: CAUSING A DISTURBANCE AND POSSESSING GUNS: Last night, officers were called to the Loch Lomond Marina parking lot about subjects in a pickup that were drinking, playing loud music, and disturbing the peace. Upon arrival, officers … [Read more...] about Gang bangers arrested in Loch Lomond Marina parking lot
In the best of worlds, San Rafael’s Police Advisory and Accountability Committee should work both ways
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The idea of establishing a committee to better facilitate the relationship between law enforcement and the community is a grand idea. It became a reality in San Rafael, Marin County's largest town, when the City Council approved the bylaws for the … [Read more...] about In the best of worlds, San Rafael’s Police Advisory and Accountability Committee should work both ways
Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Across the Bay Area, elections officials have dropped ballots in the mail that will be arriving in mailboxes this week. Bay Area Elections Officials encourage you to vote early! Bay Area residents should note that if they do not receive the ballot they were expecting, they can contact their local … [Read more...] about Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Stolen tractor recovered in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department took a report this week of a stolen tractor from a construction site. A short time later, SRPD Officers then went to a report of a suspiciously abandoned tractor and trailer that was left in the middle of a parking lot. The officers quickly put 2 and 2 together … [Read more...] about Stolen tractor recovered in San Rafael
Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
To get ready for Marin's move to all electric use, a forum will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon will be held on Marin's Electrification Plan, which is nearing completion, aiming to rapidly phase in electric appliances to reduce a quarter of Marin's GHG emissions. And the Air … [Read more...] about Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Marin County Special to Marinscope Through an innovative pilot program, 24 projects that advance racial equity and make meaningful change in Marin County neighborhoods were eligible to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Community members across Marin County voted for their … [Read more...] about Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity