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MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Too Old: On Aug. 30 an old man drove into a post and bent it backwards into a tree on La Cuesta Drive in Greenbrae. The reporting citizen said the old man looked way too old to be behind the wheel of a car.  Spitter: A homeless woman in Strawberry ran up on a … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Pot smelled in San Anselmo; old man looked too old to drive; Marin homeless misbehave everywhere

In a concerted effort to address the ongoing overdose crisis and in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, Marin County Health & Human Services Department, OD Free Marin, and community partners have announced the installation of additional free naloxone vending machines … [Read more...] about How bad is the OD problem in Marin? The county installs more free naloxone vending machines

Marin County, CA – Marin County’s agricultural industry faced a challenging year in 2023, as the total gross value of all agricultural production dipped 9% to $85.3 million, reflecting the ongoing impacts of climate variability and market fluctuations.  The latest figures were … [Read more...] about Marin agriculture logs a tough year — 9% dip

Five candidates will vie for three open seats on the Sausalito City Council in the General Municipal Election on Nov. 5, 2024. The following candidates will appear on the ballots of Sausalito voters: August 14 was the final day for prospective candidates to submit nomination papers to the … [Read more...] about 5 vie for 3 spots on Sausalito City Council; Janelle Kellman will not seek re-election

Dear Neighbors, Last week in my newsletter, I shared information about opportunities to give feedback about a housing bond. On Wednesday, August 14, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) decided to remove the bond measure for affordable housing from the November general election ballot. … [Read more...] about Mary Sackett’s newsletter

This is the staff report on homelessness that will be discussed at the San Rafael City Council meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19. The City Council will receive a comprehensive update on homelessness in San Rafael.  The presentation will cover the following … [Read more...] about Homelessness big topic at San Rafael’s Monday City Council meeting

San Rafael Police Officers who were investigating a series of violent crimes in the Canal Neighborhood located involved suspects. The suspects were detained, and a loaded handgun and brass knuckles were found in a vehicle they were occupying. The suspects were all juveniles and booked into juvenile … [Read more...] about 3 kids arrested in connection with hoodlum activity in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael

In April this year, a victim was assaulted by four individuals in San Rafael. The suspects used gang terms and stole the victim’s cell phone. The case remained open while San Rafael Police continued their investigation. In early July, the involved victim left his house in Novato and was … [Read more...] about Two arrests in San Rafael assault

The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has awarded a $1.37 million construction contract for the underground components of a portable pump station in Marin City. The underground work is expected to start shortly after Labor Day and the project is expected to be completed by … [Read more...] about Portable Pump Station to be Installed in Marin City