Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Forbes Island floats again The recent news that the infamous Forbes Island has been resurrected in the Delta reminded me that its visionary builder, Forbes Kiddoo, got his start fabricating concrete barges for Sausalito floating homes. Most … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The floating restaurant that was adored (and snubbed) finds a home in the Delta
When the lights go off: Marin Civil Grand Jury issues report on the upcoming need for Micro Grids
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In Steven Spielberg’s re-make of “War of the Worlds” movie, an EMP event knocks out power and reduces civilization to bands of hunter-gatherers, struggling to survive and, of course, avoid getting their blood sucked out by invading aliens from another … [Read more...] about When the lights go off: Marin Civil Grand Jury issues report on the upcoming need for Micro Grids
New home prices in Novato soar to $65,000; town leaders shocked
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago July 1923 – The Advance celebrates its first anniversary today and begins volume two in its own building. We are now located in the business section and extend a cordial invitation to all friends to call and inspect our new quarters, which have … [Read more...] about New home prices in Novato soar to $65,000; town leaders shocked
Novato man and his dog found shot to death — 1st murder in 4 years
On Friday July 14, at about 4:30 p.m. Novato police officers were called to the area of Martin Dive near Lovejoy Way. Police found Ray Allen Mays, 47, of Novato and a dog shot to death. Two men were detained at the scene. Paul Dwight, 65, of Novato was arrested for murder and animal … [Read more...] about Novato man and his dog found shot to death — 1st murder in 4 years
Marin 911: Fall-down drunk woman arrested in Sausalito
SAUSALITO Trash: A suspicious character rummaged through trash on Spring Street. Police told him to stop it and clean up his mess. Move Along: Five people illegally camped out on Nevada Street, leaving trash all about. Police put a timer on them and told them to move along. Drunk: Police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Fall-down drunk woman arrested in Sausalito
Convicted felon found with loaded AR-15 in San Rafael
From the Marinscope cop log report: MARIN SHERIFF AR-15: The Marin County Sheriff's Office Specialized Investigative Unit received information that San Rafael resident Ashwan Wells was in possession of an AR-15 style firearm and a Glock style pistol. Wells was prohibited from … [Read more...] about Convicted felon found with loaded AR-15 in San Rafael
New PD promotions in Mill Valley
Last week Chief Navarro celebrated the Mill Valley PD’s recent promotions. Chief Navarro swore in newly promoted Lieutenant Shaun McCracken, Sergeant Richard Serrano, Corporal Mitch Kofford and Corporal Aaron Schmidt. … [Read more...] about New PD promotions in Mill Valley
Marin Probation Department conducts compliance check; five don’t make the cut
On Wednesday, July 12, the Marin County Probation Department conducted an operation for Probation Bench Warrants, a compliance check for the defendants on Post Release Community Supervision, and AB109 Mandatory Supervision. The operation consists of a multi-agency operation of the … [Read more...] about Marin Probation Department conducts compliance check; five don’t make the cut
Are you a good chili cook? Wanna prove it?
If you've never had the sublime pleasure of gathering a group of friends and participating as a chef in a chili cook-off, now's your chance. Chef registration is now open for the 44th Annual Chili Cook-Off in Dunphy Park on Saturday, Sept. 23.There is no cost to enter the cook-off, and Sausalito … [Read more...] about Are you a good chili cook? Wanna prove it?
Summer Beats festival and fundraiser in San Rafael every Saturday in August
Ounces Outdoors and Northgate Mall are hosting a month-long fundraiser this August benefiting the local nonprofit, Believe Music Heals, founded by singer-songwriter Essence Goldman whose mission is providing healing and hope through music to those who need it most. The Summer Beats … [Read more...] about Summer Beats festival and fundraiser in San Rafael every Saturday in August