Sherman R. Frederick I’m not a cop but I read a lot of cop logs and I can stipulate for the sake of argument that many calls for police help do not require an armed response. For example, this recently graced a cop log I monitor: “A homeless man took a dump in a carport on Locust … [Read more...] about Thinking about gunless police in Marin
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Downtown Novato open for open-air dining and shopping
Novato and small businesses attempt to cope with the government shutdown of commerce during COVID-19. This video give you the scoop. … [Read more...] about Downtown Novato open for open-air dining and shopping
Marin cop log
Sausalito July 9 - 13, 2020 Stuck RV: A big ol’ RV got stuck trying to turn around on Sausalito Boulevard. Whole street blocked until it was able to negotiate the turn. Sleeper: An “all points subject” was found sleeping between parking spaces on Second Street. He was covered by a bed … [Read more...] about Marin cop log
Remembering Huey Johnson
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Huey Johnson, an early environmentalist who challenged wealthy builders and the government during a grassroots campaign to protect the Marin Headlands from development and who helped create the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, died recently at age … [Read more...] about Remembering Huey Johnson
Battling racism where none exists
Sherman R. Frederick Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff’s the kind of pandering politician no one needs. She battles racism where none exists. It’s dangerous behavior because racism does exist. Sometimes it’s in plain sight -- ala George Floyd. Most of the time it is embedded in our life together in … [Read more...] about Battling racism where none exists
Marin Cop Log: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Mill Valley June 11 - 18, 2020 Catalytic Converter Thefts: There has been a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts throughout the entire state. In the last two months the Mill Valley Police Department has had six reported cases with dozens more throughout the county. Thieves … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Sonoma County tapped the brakes on reopening this week as the county began seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. The county was an early adopter of reopening. Now it's the first to backtrack on reopening. In the last two weeks, Sonoma County's case rate doubled. Dr. Sundari Mase reported "a … [Read more...] about Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
California Black Rails and wetland restoration
The California Black Rail, above, is one of many unique birds that can be found in Point Reyes. Known to many as an incredibly elusive bird, this rare species can be difficult to find for even the most experienced naturalists. Jules Evens, naturalist, writer, and founder of Avocet Research … [Read more...] about California Black Rails and wetland restoration
Mill Valley History: Hardware stores
In the 1980s there were two hardware stores in downtown Mill Valley: Varneys was at 57 Throckmorton and Tamalpais Hardware was at 30 Miller Ave. In 1919, World War I veterans Tony and John Varney bought the plumbing business of August Muntz at 67 Throckmorton. They renamed it Varneys and moved it to … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Hardware stores
Novato Historical Guild begins Covid-19 history collection project
“The focus of the Novato Historical Guild has naturally been on the past. Due to COVID-19 we have pivoted to recording the present for the future,” says NHG Board President Kathryn Hansen.As a result, the Guild has embarked on a campaign which invites Novato citizens and businesses to share their … [Read more...] about Novato Historical Guild begins Covid-19 history collection project