Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Like barbarians of old, bad guys drive into the peaceful villages of Marin from the east and north to plunder our stores and sell fentanyl to our kids. That’s why we need to improve our defenses with license-plate readers on our borders. OK, that may be … [Read more...] about Barbarians at the gates
Lynn Osgood promoted to prevention battalion chief
Lynn Osgood has been promoted to prevention battalion chief for the Novato Fire District. Chief Osgood oversees the prevention division including the Wildfire Mitigation and Vegetation Management programs. Over the years, she’s promoted through the ranks, starting from Inspector to Deputy Fire … [Read more...] about Lynn Osgood promoted to prevention battalion chief
Another gasoline station ban
MarinscopeSan Anselmo became the latest town to jump on the bandwagon to ban new or expanded gas stations. A first reading passed last week and the final vote will take place at a future meeting. Petaluma was the first city to make the move. It did in 2022. Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor and … [Read more...] about Another gasoline station ban
Spin Around Marin: Novato drug bust, E-bike safety alert and more
Novato drug bust A Novato police officer on patrol on Nov. 4 witnessed a drug deal and made an arrest. The officer observed Erik Diaz, 20, of Novato walking on Tamalpais Avenue near Novato Boulevard. Diaz is on probation and subject to search. The NPD said in a press release … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Novato drug bust, E-bike safety alert and more
Entire Central Marin police force certified by ABLE Project
Central Marin Police force, above, got certified in the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, a program through Georgetown University Law Center for Innovations in Community Safety. It prepares officers to successfully intervene to prevent misconduct, avoid police mistakes, and … [Read more...] about Entire Central Marin police force certified by ABLE Project
Governor’s popularity slides in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has lost popularity in California, a new poll shows. According to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, the governor’s standing has hit an all-time low. Forty-nine percent disapprove of his performance as governor. In … [Read more...] about Governor’s popularity slides in California
Sheriff’s Department collecting toys for kids
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a pre-holiday celebration and toy give-away at the Southern Marin (Marin City) Substation on Dec. 19, and at the West Marin (Pt. Reyes) Substation on Dec. 21. The day is a fun experience where children (ages 2-12) can visit a “Big Guy in a Red … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department collecting toys for kids
Novato Holiday Crafts Fair Dec. 1-2
Marinscope Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services will hold its 2023 Holiday Crafts Fair on Friday, Dec. 1, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will be held at the Margaret Todd Senior Center, located at 1560 Hill Road. There will be more … [Read more...] about Novato Holiday Crafts Fair Dec. 1-2
Marin roads rated: Good in Larkspur; not so much in Fairfax
Ross Valley Reporter The Metropolitan Transportation Commission ranks roads in Marin and the Bay Area every year. This year, kudos went out to Larkspur’s roads, which vastly improved from a “poor” rating in 2017 to “very good” mark in 2022. However, as a whole Marin County roads only rated … [Read more...] about Marin roads rated: Good in Larkspur; not so much in Fairfax
Oh, those offensive Marin bird names!
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I am not a bird watcher. I am a human watcher and that brings me to the same place today: Offensive Bird Names. The American Ornithological Society – and I promise you I am not making this up – has announced that it will rename all species of birds … [Read more...] about Oh, those offensive Marin bird names!