\ Don’t Mess With Novato: On Aug. 26, at about 11:17 a.m., Novato Police Officers were dispatched to the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center on the report of a retail theft that had just occurred at Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW). Employees reported that a woman wearing pink clothing entered the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Don’t mess with Novato
PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
This press release came to Marinscope Community Newspapers on Friday, Sept. 2: The state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), credits conservation efforts over the past two days for maintaining grid stability and has encouraged customers to answer the call once … [Read more...] about PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
Properly Subversive: When it comes to homelessness in Marin, no good deed goes unpunished
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick After all that Sausalito residents went through to do what the town’s moms and dads thought was the compassionate and right thing to do for the homeless, it ended last month with taxpayers paying the Homeless Union $500,000 in a settlement, part of which … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: When it comes to homelessness in Marin, no good deed goes unpunished
Talk on the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo
Dean Christopher Ocker will give a talk on Sept. 14 about the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. The event, hosted by the Ross Historical Society and the Moya Library, begins at 11 a.m. and the cost is $10.Call Ruth Barton at 415-461-1972 for more information. … [Read more...] about Talk on the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo
High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects
Marin County Special to Marinscope The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Labor Day weekend in areas of Northern California, including inland and high elevation areas of Marin County. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed the high 90s beginning … [Read more...] about High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects
Pages From The Past: Fire burns in Old Town Novato
Pages From The Past/Mark Read 100 Years Ago August 1922 – A fire on the afternoon of the 6th wrought havoc at Old Town. D. DeNeff had been burning some rubbish and, thinking the fire was safe, left it. The wind fanned the smoldering embers into a blaze and the grass caught fire, carrying it … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Fire burns in Old Town Novato
Election coalition — including Marin — wins national award
(Editor’s note: This is a joint message from the registrars in 11 Bay Area counties, including Marin County.) Local election officials are your trusted source of nonpartisan election information. Registrars of voters around the San Francisco Bay Area came together as the Bay Area Coalition in … [Read more...] about Election coalition — including Marin — wins national award
Monkeypox hits Marin; health officials work to avoid stigmatization
Marinscope Monkeypox cases hit the Bay Area last week with over 600 cases reported in San Francisco and 13 cases reported in Marin. More are expected as public health officials cope with the lack of vaccines available from the federal government and walk a fine line between the CDC’s guidance of … [Read more...] about Monkeypox hits Marin; health officials work to avoid stigmatization
Marin 911: Carjacking in San Rafael
Carjacking: On Aug. 23, around 1:18 a.m., 911 received a call from the 7-11 located at 292 North San Pedro in San Rafael stating a Robbery just occurred and a vehicle was stolen. Deputies arrived on scene and determined two suspects entered the store and demanded cash from the store clerk. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Carjacking in San Rafael
Novato Councilmember Mark Milberg re-appointed; no opponent in November election
Mark Milberg was reappointed to the Novato City Council last week. He faces no challengers in the November election. Milberg represents District 5 and is a director at the Novato-based biotech company Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. He will serve on the Council through 2024. … [Read more...] about Novato Councilmember Mark Milberg re-appointed; no opponent in November election