Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty to one count of DUI, following a drunken crash in Napa in May. He was given three years probation -- but does not have to report to a probation officer -- and no jail time beyond the time served. Pelosi, 82, must attend a … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, pleads guilty in DUI accident
Properly Subversive: Raid of the century and the Berkeley Barb
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Pardon me if, as a civil libertarian, I’m still shocked by the news that the Joe Biden administration raided political rival Donald Trump’s home and confiscated boxes of documents the government said belonged in the National Archive. Before we get … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Raid of the century and the Berkeley Barb
Judge stops Novato Costco gas station plan
The plan to build a gas station at Costco in Novato was halted by Marin County Superior Court Judge James Chou. The court ruled that Novato needs to do more study on environmental impacts. The city of Novato said it disagrees with the judge’s thinking, but will comply with the … [Read more...] about Judge stops Novato Costco gas station plan
Marin 911: Kid robbed of backpack at knifepoint in Novato
Knifepoint Robbery: On Friday, Aug. 19, Novato Police Officers responded to the area of Leese Lane at Jeffrey Court at about 10 p.m. A report of a robbery at knife point had been made. The victim was walking on Leese Lane when he saw three male teenagers hiding at a nearby residence. The suspects … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Kid robbed of backpack at knifepoint in Novato
Pages From The Past: Marin-Sonoma fair opens; Novato’s the star
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1922 – Walter H. Parker, the architect of the new Novato school building and also of the new Community House, left last Saturday with his wife for Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Parker will spend a year at Dairen, where Mr. Parker has a contract to … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Marin-Sonoma fair opens; Novato’s the star
Marin City celebrates its 80th — a unique town built by women and minorities
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Prior to WWII, Waldo Valley north of Sausalito and west of highway 101 was occupied by a dairy farm and a handful of families. In June 1942, soon after work began on Marinship, Sausalito’s waterfront shipyard, a new town was built there which came to be … [Read more...] about Marin City celebrates its 80th — a unique town built by women and minorities
MADD and California cops team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) volunteers and staff will team up with law enforcement patrols across the country on Aug. 27 for the fourth nationwide “Saturation Saturday.” The virtual and in-person events highlight impaired driving prevention efforts by law enforcement during the annual … [Read more...] about MADD and California cops team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’
Carleen Cullen named to EV group
Carleen Cullen, founder and executive director of Marin-based nonprofit Cool the Earth, is spearheading the demand for reliable public EV charging and was recently nominated by Rep. Jared Huffman for a new Federal EV Working Group. Cool the Earth, with a mission to reduce carbon emissions … [Read more...] about Carleen Cullen named to EV group
Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Voters have their work cut out for them this election season. Not only are there a number of ballot questions to wade through, two incumbents in city council races have called it a day, making room for new blood and what promises to be spirited campaigns to … [Read more...] about Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers
Mark your calendars for the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is coming soon
The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, with more than 130 highly competitive fine artists from around the country representing 15 media categories including sculpture, painting, ceramics, photography, textiles, woodwork and jewelry, returns to the always-stunning redwood grove in Old Mill Park on Sept. … [Read more...] about Mark your calendars for the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is coming soon