On March 4, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Probation planned a sweep of 48 DUI offenders' residences to check on compliance with the terms … [Read more...] about Check on DUI probationers finds one out of 48 misbehaving
San Rafael
Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?
SAUSALITO Oh, Ick: Library privileges were immediately suspended for a man who was sitting at the public library’s computer section, watching porn with his pants down around his ankles. His hands were not on the keyboard, if you know what we mean. Police took him away. Smoke: Several people … [Read more...] about Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?
Severe Weather Emergency Shelter activated in Marin
In response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of rainfall, Marin County is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) for people experiencing homelessness. Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) with Episcopal Community Services of San … [Read more...] about Severe Weather Emergency Shelter activated in Marin
San Rafael police dog Achilles retires … he is a good dog
Police Dog Achilles retired March 1. Achilles came to the SRPD in early 2019 where he was partnered with Officer Zach Brickell. An instant bond was formed, and Achilles went into service on March 17, 2019. Achilles is a graduate of K9 patrol school, K9 detection school for … [Read more...] about San Rafael police dog Achilles retires … he is a good dog
California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Thanks to the big rains in 2023, the Bay Area and most of California are no longer in a drought. The rain has improved California soil moisture, stream flow and the snow pack and most reservoirs in the state have refilled to above normal, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly … [Read more...] about California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Otis Bruce Jr., the former No. 2 prosecutor at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, filed a racial discrimination claim against the county. He seeks $12 million in damages. Named in the suit is District Attorney Lori Frugoli. Neither Frugoli or Otis commented further on the … [Read more...] about Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
The leadership of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, the Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association, and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association called for an immediate closure of the 2023 salmon season and requested the Gov. Gavin Newsom, the State … [Read more...] about Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Well, that was quick. East Bay cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of the popular newspaper cartoon “Dilbert” was dropped enmasse by newspapers last week, including the Mercury News and all of its spin-off newspapers (the Marin Independent Journal here in … [Read more...] about The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
David Llamas from Turning Point USA will speak to the Novato Republican Women, Federated on the ways he has been successful reaching out to college students, here in California, on campuses and through social media. The talk and luncheon will be held on March 14 at the Marin Country Club in … [Read more...] about David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
Steven Torrence picked to lead Marin’s Office of Emergency Management
Steven Torrence, who has coordinated emergency response services in the Los Angeles area for the past 10 years, has been selected as the new Director of Emergency Management within the Marin County Fire Department. Fire Chief Jason Weber said Torrence was the choice among 67 applicants … [Read more...] about Steven Torrence picked to lead Marin’s Office of Emergency Management