Thumbs up and thumbs down is all we have left to express ourselves in Fairfax. My very good attorney looked carefully at the “decorum guidelines” adopted by the Town Council on Nov. 1. It is borderline a violation of the First Amendment of our Constitution. It infringes on our freedom of … [Read more...] about Truth to power: Thumbs down to Fairfax’s new ‘disruption’ rule
Three arrested in shoplifting case in Mill Valley
Thursday evening, Nov. 16, Mill Valley Police Officers responded to the Mill Valley Market, 12 Corte Madera Avenue, for the report of two individuals who were attempting to shoplift numerous items from the market. Employees were familiar with the two individuals, as they had previously been … [Read more...] about Three arrested in shoplifting case in Mill Valley
Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, announced a new partnership with Community Action Marin (CAM) to bring healthy, fresh, and affordable meals to the new Vivalon … [Read more...] about Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter A group of residents of San Anselmo have decided too much taxpayer money has been spent for too many years on Flood Control solutions that “have been poorly designed, at odds with the needs of the community and without consultation of San Anselmo … [Read more...] about San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
D.A. awarded DUI prosecution grant
Marinscope The Marin County District Attorney’s Office received a $453,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a specialized two-person prosecution team that handles cases of alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers that occur in Marin County. “Marin County is safer thanks … [Read more...] about D.A. awarded DUI prosecution grant
Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District
Marinscope The San Rafael Police Department is investigating a gang-related shooting that occurred Sunday, Nov. 12, on Novato Street. One man was injured by a bullet ricochet. He was treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested at this time … [Read more...] about Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District
Traffic advisory for APEC conference
The Marin County Sheriff’s Department has issued this traffic advisory to Marin residents recarding the beginning of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference in San Francisco. As we prepare for what's to come, we want to remind everyone of the planned closures and … [Read more...] about Traffic advisory for APEC conference
Thanksgiving’s lucky duck
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli The year was 1967 and life was good for a 10 year old boy in Fairfax. My Dad had taken me on hunting trips before but not one that seemed so far away. We used to go up to the Kehoe Ranch in Point Reyes back in those days hunting for deer, but this was my first … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving’s lucky duck
Marin Community Clinics announces new CEO
The Board of Directors of Marin Community Clinics, Marin County’s largest community clinic system, on Nov. 14 announced the appointment of Farhan Fadoo as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which will be effective Dec. 1, follows a national search. Fadoo succeeds Mitesh Popat. “Dr. … [Read more...] about Marin Community Clinics announces new CEO
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade fast approaching
Winterfest Sausalito is seeking boats of all shapes and sizes to participate in the 36th Annual Lighted Boat Parade along the Sausalito waterfront on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 9.If you are a fun-loving and creative boat owner, please sign up to be a part of this magical event, which is followed … [Read more...] about Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade fast approaching