Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope From Novato to Sausalito, Marin County residents are tip-toeing through the Omicron surge. Two trends have emerged. First, Omicron spreads like lightning compared to the Delta variant, but those who are fully vaccinated suffer mildly compared to those … [Read more...] about Marin tip-toes through the worst of Omicron
San Rafael
Marin 911: ‘Why do you keep letting her out?’
Sausalito Dec. 29, 2021 - Jan. 4, 2022 Wet Shoes: A woman called police to tell them she had to “pee on her shoes” because a woman was causing a scene in the bathroom at Tent City. “Why do you keep letting her out,” the wet shoe caller said. Anyone who deals with mental health issues and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Why do you keep letting her out?’
$2m stolen from Marin rent fund
Marinscope A former County of Marin employee was charged last week with stealing close to $2 million from Marin’s emergency rental assistance program. Eric Faulks is suspected of embezzlement of public funds, entering a computer system with the intent to defraud, and seven counts of … [Read more...] about $2m stolen from Marin rent fund
Nobody goes hungry in Marin on Christmas
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County will celebrate its 40th year hosting Christmas Eve and Christmas day meals for Marin’s hungry neighbors. Vinnies Free Dining Room has consecutively served meals more than 14,600 days feeding Marin’s low-income families, seniors, veterans, and homeless … [Read more...] about Nobody goes hungry in Marin on Christmas
Marin 911: Gasoline car parked in electric charging parking space
Sausalito Nov. 4 - 9, 2021 Parking Violation: Police were called about a gas-only BMW vehicle parked in a parking spot reserved for electric charging. Boat: An abandoned boat blocked the launch facility off of Turney Street on Nov. 5. Steering wheel was broken. Yeller: A … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Gasoline car parked in electric charging parking space
Marin 911: There are music rules in Mill Valley
Mill Valley Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2021 Music Man:Police were alerted to a man playing amplified music in front of a local grocery store. Officers talked to the man and reported that he was “utilizing his instrument skills to make money.” Report says he was advised about the no amplified music … [Read more...] about Marin 911: There are music rules in Mill Valley
Terrapin doesn’t live here anymore
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope It was arguably the coolest spot in Marin. A restaurant, a concert venue and a no-cover bar where live-music aficionados gathered to just keep on truckin’. But bad news hit Terrapin Crossroads fans last week when Phil Lesh (of Grateful Dead fame) and his wife … [Read more...] about Terrapin doesn’t live here anymore
Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
Andrea P. Mouille May 7, 1930 - Oct. 29, 2021 Andrea P. Mouille died peacefully at her home in Novato on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Andrea was born on May 7, 1930, in San Francisco to John and Pearl Striethorst. She acquired polio at a young age, but it never held her back. At 16, … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
Boyd Gate House to open Nov. 13 — rare aero photos of Marin on display
The Marin History Museum is celebrating the opening of the Boyd Gate House in downtown San Rafael at 1125 B Street on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to view 18 rarely seen black and white photographs from the Ed Brady/Aero Photography Collection taken between … [Read more...] about Boyd Gate House to open Nov. 13 — rare aero photos of Marin on display
For first responders it was a ‘wet and busy’ day
The San Rafael Fire Department reports that Sunday, Oct. 24,, was “one busy and wet day.” One of the strongest, top five rainstorms in recorded history hit Northern California, bringing more than 7 inches of rain to San Rafael in 24 hours. In addition to the heavy rainfall, the impacts of the … [Read more...] about For first responders it was a ‘wet and busy’ day