Marinscope The Democratic Socialists of America, an organization pushing for rent control in Fairfax and Marin County, is taking heat this week after the organization’s New York chapter promoted a pro-Palestine rally in the wake of the brutal terrorist attacks on Israeli communities that killed … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialists of America members in Marin silent after pro-Hamas rally
San Rafael
Spin around Marin: Novato mobile home park sale, Fairfax crime spate, county pay bump
New twist in Novato mobile home park sale The Novato City Council has entered into negotiations to sell the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club to the mobile park’s residents. After declining a $30 million bid from a developer to purchase the mobile home park following an … [Read more...] about Spin around Marin: Novato mobile home park sale, Fairfax crime spate, county pay bump
It’s time for Marin elected leaders to declare themselves: Do you stand with Israel or not?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive We always assumed that the hatred of Jews in Marin County was coming from the occasional rightwing goofball Nazi wannabe from Vallejo slinking into town to pepper houses with Nazi swastikas and related BS propaganda. It’s more than upsetting to find out … [Read more...] about It’s time for Marin elected leaders to declare themselves: Do you stand with Israel or not?
First annual Fall Arts Launch in downtown San Rafael
The Downtown San Rafael Art District (DSRAD) is proud to present the 1st Annual Fall Arts Launch on Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to celebrate local talent and culture. The event will be held in Downtown San Rafael during our 2nd Friday Art Walk and Dining Under the Lights Festivities. … [Read more...] about First annual Fall Arts Launch in downtown San Rafael
Marin 911: Marry me? No! And who the heck are you?
MILL VALLEY Not Romantic: A worker at the Goodwill bin in Mill Valley has been twice approached by a drunken stranger proposing marriage. She told police the guy on one proposal attempt offered her a rose. She said “no” and called the police because the suiter — totally unknown to her — made her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Marry me? No! And who the heck are you?
Notice of Public Comment Period and Upcoming Hearing for the County’s proposed application to the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Marin has completed a draft application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s new Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant program. The County’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing application is available … [Read more...] about Notice of Public Comment Period and Upcoming Hearing for the County’s proposed application to the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing grant program
Mt. Tam prescribed burn set; people may smell smoke
In the coming days, the Marin County Fire Department may conduct a prescribed burn on Marin Water’s Mount Tamalpais Watershed, wielding an important tool in a proactive approach to fire fuel management and a more resilient, ecologically healthy watershed. If implemented, the one- to three-day … [Read more...] about Mt. Tam prescribed burn set; people may smell smoke
Properly Subversive: Marin’s 3 steps to Crazy Town on the issue of homelessness
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive From Binford Road outside Novato, to the path along Mahon Creek in San Rafael and now in the bucolic Peri Park in Fairfax, homeless encampments befuddle local governments in Marin. Some of it has to do with misguided policies that place the … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Marin’s 3 steps to Crazy Town on the issue of homelessness
Drunk, unlicensed driver broadsides cop car in Canal District of San Rafael
A drunk driver slammed into a police car, slightly injuring a San Rafael Police Department officer at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30). The officer was on patrol driving through the Canal District at the intersection at Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard when a speeding Dodge … [Read more...] about Drunk, unlicensed driver broadsides cop car in Canal District of San Rafael
Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend
Dave Marston/Writers On The Range Goats are particularly good at one thing: Eating. Unlike a horse or cow that leaves noxious weeds behind, goats eat the whole menu of pesky weeds, bushes and small trees. That means goats can be one of the answers to the growing problem of tinder-dry, highly … [Read more...] about Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend