Marinscope The Democratic Socialists of America, an organization pushing for rent control in Fairfax and Marin County, is taking heat this week after the organization’s New York chapter promoted a pro-Palestine rally in the wake of the brutal terrorist attacks on Israeli communities that killed … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialists of America members in Marin silent after pro-Hamas rally
Update on Marin County’s short-term rental rules
People have a chance to consider and comment on a proposed new ordinance that would regulate registrations and licenses for short-term rental properties in Marin County. The Marin County Board of Supervisors, which first approved such an ordinance five years ago, plans to consider the updated … [Read more...] about Update on Marin County’s short-term rental rules
Fentanyl levels spike in Marin’s wastewater
Marin County issued a Public Health Advisory last week in response to an increase in non-fatal opioid overdoses in late September that followed a spike in fentanyl levels in wastewater. Wastewater levels correlate with fentanyl use at the community level. During intervals of increased risk, it's … [Read more...] about Fentanyl levels spike in Marin’s wastewater
Spin around Marin: Novato mobile home park sale, Fairfax crime spate, county pay bump
New twist in Novato mobile home park sale The Novato City Council has entered into negotiations to sell the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club to the mobile park’s residents. After declining a $30 million bid from a developer to purchase the mobile home park following an … [Read more...] about Spin around Marin: Novato mobile home park sale, Fairfax crime spate, county pay bump
It’s time for Marin elected leaders to declare themselves: Do you stand with Israel or not?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive We always assumed that the hatred of Jews in Marin County was coming from the occasional rightwing goofball Nazi wannabe from Vallejo slinking into town to pepper houses with Nazi swastikas and related BS propaganda. It’s more than upsetting to find out … [Read more...] about It’s time for Marin elected leaders to declare themselves: Do you stand with Israel or not?
First annual Fall Arts Launch in downtown San Rafael
The Downtown San Rafael Art District (DSRAD) is proud to present the 1st Annual Fall Arts Launch on Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to celebrate local talent and culture. The event will be held in Downtown San Rafael during our 2nd Friday Art Walk and Dining Under the Lights Festivities. … [Read more...] about First annual Fall Arts Launch in downtown San Rafael
Fairfax trick-or-treaters need you
It’s that time of the year when our children and families look forward to Fairfax’s Halloween Tradition of Trick or Treating on Dominga/Napa St. on Halloween night! These two streets, Dominga and Napa, are closed to traffic allowing families to socialize and children to … [Read more...] about Fairfax trick-or-treaters need you
Let Fairfax be Fairfax: A small town, with a rich and colorful history
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli One thing folks, locals and visitors alike, could count on about Fairfax over its illustrious 100 year history, is that this is an entertainment town through and through. Good times were guaranteed for all. Before the Golden Gate Bridge was built, … [Read more...] about Let Fairfax be Fairfax: A small town, with a rich and colorful history
New twist in Novato mobile home park sale
The Novato City Council has entered into negotiations to sell the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club to the mobile park’s residents. After declining a $30 million bid from a developer to purchase the mobile home park following an uproar from residents, the city authorized City Manager Adam McGill to … [Read more...] about New twist in Novato mobile home park sale
Marin 911: Marry me? No! And who the heck are you?
MILL VALLEY Not Romantic: A worker at the Goodwill bin in Mill Valley has been twice approached by a drunken stranger proposing marriage. She told police the guy on one proposal attempt offered her a rose. She said “no” and called the police because the suiter — totally unknown to her — made her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Marry me? No! And who the heck are you?