As part of Operation Cross Country, the San Rafael Police Department, Marin County Sheriff's Office, Novato Police Department, Central Marin Police Authority, Marin County District Attorney’s Office, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center sought out victims of child sex trafficking … [Read more...] about Marin cracks down on child sex slavery
Novato police ask for help in bringing two burglars to justice
On July 15, Novato officers responded to two residential burglaries that occurred in Novato. The suspects in the photos above pried open the front doors to the residences to gain entry. They stole valuable items and then left on foot. The two suspects were seen on video surveillance area. In an … [Read more...] about Novato police ask for help in bringing two burglars to justice
The many lives of the Sausalito Record Plant
Katiana Giacona and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Sausalito’s legendary recording studio, originally called the Record Plant, started as an office complex for contractors at Marinship, Sausalito’s WWII shipyard. A new book from Arcadia Images of America captures historic … [Read more...] about The many lives of the Sausalito Record Plant
Marin 911: Bears in Novato, sex assalt in Fairfax and a nasty yeller in Mill Valley
(Editor's Note: Remember that you can see the full Marinscope Community Newspaper online at NovatoAdvance-ca.newsmemory.com.) MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Arrest: On April 20, patrol deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery at the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and La Cuesta Drive in … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Bears in Novato, sex assalt in Fairfax and a nasty yeller in Mill Valley
Novato school marms visit Lake Tahoe, via Auburn
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago July 1923 – Improving Property - A.H. Anderson is changing the appearance and greatly improving the recently acquired town property. The awning of the old Community House has been removed, the building given a coat of paint, a neat sign painted on … [Read more...] about Novato school marms visit Lake Tahoe, via Auburn
Our overly ripe vegetables in Congress
Sherman Frederick/Properly Subversive At what point does something like the spectacle going on right now in the halls of Congress with Dianne Feinstein become unbearable? How about today? Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not against old people in Congress. But, if you reach a … [Read more...] about Our overly ripe vegetables in Congress
No more ‘poverty tows’ in San Francisco
The First District Court of Appeal ruled last week that the city of San Francisco must end so-called “poverty tows.” The city had been towing cars that were parked legally, but owned by people who had not paid parking tickets. The court ruled that the practice is a “significant … [Read more...] about No more ‘poverty tows’ in San Francisco
Novato Theater Company announces 2023-24 season
The Novato Theater Company has announced its 2023-2024 season. The Adams Family will be presented Sept. 15 to Oct. 8, Monty Python’s Spamalot takes the stage Feb. 9, 2024, through March 3, 2024, and The Play That Goes Wrong will start June 21, 2024, and close July 14, 2024. For more … [Read more...] about Novato Theater Company announces 2023-24 season
New seed library opens in Novato
A new seed library will open at the Novato library. A celebration of the event is set for 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at 1720 Novato Blvd. Representatives of Marin Master Gardeners and the Marin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will be on hand to answer questions. Bring seeds to donate. … [Read more...] about New seed library opens in Novato
My Turn: The problem that just won’t go away
Stephen Trimble/My Turn When I read the Salt Lake Tribune editorial on July 2, my heart sank. A Utah man with severe mental illness had died in a poorly regulated care home, with a mere $8,000 fine levied against the managers. The editorial was fierce: “It doesn’t seem to matter how horrible … [Read more...] about My Turn: The problem that just won’t go away