A statement from the Novato Police Officers Association. Over the past two weeks, our department has experienced the loss of three sworn officers, with a collective experience of over 40 years and nearly a million dollars in training and recruitment costs. This significant and ongoing … [Read more...] about Novato police officers criticize city leadership
Opinion: What kind of person is Zahra Billoo?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive You know you have a problem when a member of the California Civil Rights Board cheers on former President Joe Biden’s bone cancer diagnosis by saying she hopes it will be “as aggressive” as Israel’s military actions against Hamas. Then, she … [Read more...] about Opinion: What kind of person is Zahra Billoo?
Grand jury releases report ‘Uncuffed and Unemployed’
Today, the 2024-2025 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report titled “Uncuffed and Unemployed: There is Work to be Done.” The Marin County Jail (County Jail) processes approximately 7,100 arrests annually, with an average daily incarceration of 250 individuals within its … [Read more...] about Grand jury releases report ‘Uncuffed and Unemployed’
Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Natalie Adona, whose career includes has 17 years of intensive elections experience in several Northern California counties, is the County of Marin’s choice as its next Registrar of Voters. She will replace Lynda Roberts, who is retiring at the end of June. On June 9, Adona takes over … [Read more...] about Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
On February 18, 2025, an elderly resident of Marin County reported to Marin County Sheriff’s Deputies that they were the victim of fraud. The resident told the responding deputies that they were contacted by individuals claiming to be FBI agents. The FBI-impersonators contacted the resident by phone … [Read more...] about Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
Founder of First Responder Support Network in San Rafael to be honored
After 27 years of service, the Rev. Jan Heglund will be recognized by the San Rafael City Council and the San Rafael Police Department on Monday, May 19, 2025. The City Council meeting starts at 6 PM at San Rafael City Hall, located at 1400 Fifth Avenue. The Rev. Jan served the San Rafael … [Read more...] about Founder of First Responder Support Network in San Rafael to be honored
DUI hit-and-run in Novato, 58-year-old woman arrested
Yesterday, (May 15) at around 7:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a call from a witness who reported a black Honda SUV had hit a parked Toyota pickup near Redwood Blvd at Cricklewood Drive. The driver of that SUV fled the scene. While investigating a hit-and-run collision, another … [Read more...] about DUI hit-and-run in Novato, 58-year-old woman arrested
Opinion: Gavin Newsom still odds-on favorite for 2028
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first crack at a state budget projected a small surplus. That was in January. Today, his revised budget calls for a $12 billion deficit. Why? The Devil made him do it. Says he: “California … [Read more...] about Opinion: Gavin Newsom still odds-on favorite for 2028
Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
Sergeant First Class Kevin Graves, the father of a fallen U.S. Army soldier from the Iraq war and now a California State Guard Chaplain Assistant, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, inside Exhibit Hall at the Marin County Fairgrounds … [Read more...] about Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
Autistic child lost in crowd found by Johnny-on-the-spot San Rafael PD cadet
SRPD Press Release This past Saturday, Cadet Carvalho and Accounting Tech Gonzales attended the May Madness Car Show in San Rafael to engage with the community and support our recruitment efforts. During the event, Cadet Carvalho encountered a distressed mother who was searching for her … [Read more...] about Autistic child lost in crowd found by Johnny-on-the-spot San Rafael PD cadet