Join the Marin County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Deputy Barajas, shown here, who successfully passed his Field Training Program and is now working as a solo beat deputy. Deputy Barajas says he is "excited and thankful" for the opportunity to serve Marin. … [Read more...] about Meet Deputy Barajas
Court refuses to reduce Novato woman’s felony convictions
Below is press release from the Marin County District Attorney’s office: A Marin County Superior Court judge has denied a Novato woman’s request to have her 2022 fraud-related convictions reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. The ruling was aligned with recommendations from Marin County … [Read more...] about Court refuses to reduce Novato woman’s felony convictions
Novato parks survey results to be unveiled on Nov. 15
The City of Novato will present findings from community survey on the Parks Master Plan project on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road. The presentation will reveal more about Novato’s desires and needs for future park planning, development … [Read more...] about Novato parks survey results to be unveiled on Nov. 15
Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The longer the meeting went on, the more testy it became. The Fairfax Town Council met in a specially called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to set into motion multiple changes to the town’s zoning laws. The Council said the sweeping changes, which … [Read more...] about Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill I live up the hill from Downtown Fairfax on Bolinas Road. On the night of Oct. 5, a fire started about a half mile from where I live. It consumed about three acres before an army of firefighters contained it within 45 minutes. Definitely unnerving and a harsh … [Read more...] about A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Fishing with Sausalito legend Cass Gidley
Annie Sutter and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1985 the Historical Society’s Annie Sutter wrote a lengthy profile in this paper on fisherman, sailor, sailing instructor, charter skipper and local legend Cass Gidley. Here’s a lightly edited and updated excerpt that describes … [Read more...] about Fishing with Sausalito legend Cass Gidley
Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
Bay Club buys Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Club, the 8-acre swim and tennis club in Novato, has been acquired by The Bay Clubs Company. The purchase price was not disclosed, the North Bay Business Journal reported last week. In Marin, the company also owns Bay Club Marin, Bay Club Ross … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
The Fairfaxian: 10 things I love about Fairfax
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli We are so happy to bring you the new Ross Valley Reporter. Many of you have expressed your interest and enthusiasm that local news is back in our community. Please continue to spread the word. This new venture is just getting off the ground, and there … [Read more...] about The Fairfaxian: 10 things I love about Fairfax
Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have
Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council this month moved to fix a problem it doesn’t have – the “proliferation” of gas stations. The town has only two filling stations. It has been 10 years since anyone has asked to put in a third, and that application was denied by the Town Council at the … [Read more...] about Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have