Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The vice chair of the Novato Police Advisory & Review Board was arrested last week in Sausalito during a homeless protest. It may set up a lively debate on the role between the activist press and police during protests. Jereme Portje, 43, a freelance … [Read more...] about Novato police official arrested for assault on police
Sausalito
Marin 911: Scary off-leash dog
Sausalito Nov. 17 - 18, 2021 Rottweiler: A non-aggressive, but scary looking Rottweiler, ran off leash on Olima Street. The owner refused to put him on a leash when asked. Children were playing nearby. Police checked it out, but found no dog in the vicinity. Mill Valley Nov. 18 - 24, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Scary off-leash dog
Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope There’s big trouble at Sausalito’s court-sanctioned “Tent City” at Marinship Park. After the heavy rains in late October, the enclosure became foul smelling and several people said they fell ill. It turned out that a high water table … [Read more...] about Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’
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
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
Sausalito History: Coast Miwok enjoyed a rich culture in Marin
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Before the arrival of Europeans, present-day Sausalito was inhabited by the indigenous Coast Miwok peoples for thousands of years. According to historic preservation consultant Christopher VerPlanck, Coast Miwok territory in Marin and Sonoma counties … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Coast Miwok enjoyed a rich culture in Marin
Sausalito is alive with music
Art and live music will be coming to Sausalito tonight (Nov. 3), from 5-7 p.m. It’s the second in a series of Wednesday Night Live events presented by the City of Sausalito, the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, and the City's Economic Development Advisory Committee. Wednesday Night Live goes through … [Read more...] about Sausalito is alive with music
Sausalito History: Senator Hearst Skinned
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society While researching a recent column on William Randolph Hearst in Sausalito, I came across this fascinating yarn about his father. George Hearst was a rough and ready American businessman, miner, and politician who epitomized the wild and wooly ethos of … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Senator Hearst Skinned
Marin 911: Invasion of the leaf blowers
Mill Valley Oct. 14 - 21, 2021 Leaf Blower: A dreaded leaf blower was being used on Throckmorton, which is strictly forbidden in Mill Valley. Police rolled, but the leaf blower escaped. Leaf Blower II: A citizen called police about a gas powered leaf blower on Walnut Avenue. It turned out … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Invasion of the leaf blowers