On Thursday, June 8, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Two probationers were discovered to be under the influence of alcohol and transported to detox … [Read more...] about DUI check nabs two scofflaws
Pool tragedy takes child 75 years ago
Mike Read/Pages From The Past … [Read more...] about Pool tragedy takes child 75 years ago
Rep. Huffman announces $$$ for Farallones
(Editor's note: This is a press release from the office of Marin's congressional representative, Jared Huffman.) Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced the Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary is set to receive $2 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to support critical repairs and updates to … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman announces $$$ for Farallones
Prank: ‘N’ word flashes in Mill Valley
MILL VALLEY ‘N’ Word: Some kids fiddled with the flashing sign near the golf course and programmed it to flash the “N” word. It took a while for authorities to find a way to turn it off. Truck Fire: A Rivan electric Truck caught fire while charging. Fire department responded. No one was … [Read more...] about Prank: ‘N’ word flashes in Mill Valley
Dianne Feinstein: Going … going … gone
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The youthful Dianne Feinstein who once graced the halls of Congress with a whip-smart mind that could disarm even the grumpiest of military generals is gone, sadly. In her last term – which even her friends say was one damn term too long – she’s become an … [Read more...] about Dianne Feinstein: Going … going … gone
Two in a parked car in Marin City arrested, automatic weapons confiscated
The Marin County Sheriff's Department reported on social media today that just before midnight on June 3, a deputy on foot patrol in Marin City discovered a car with two people parked in front of an apartment complex. Upon closer inspection, firearms were seen in the car. The pair were detained … [Read more...] about Two in a parked car in Marin City arrested, automatic weapons confiscated
63 Years of caring for Sausalito
PHOTO FROM SAUSALITO FOUNDATION Sea lion statue being sandblasted to search for cracks. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1960, the Sausalito Foundation was formed by residents to purchase two city blocks of underwater property at Shelter Cove and to deed them to the city. The … [Read more...] about 63 Years of caring for Sausalito
Services held for Mill Valley historian Chuck Oldenburg
Longtime Mill Valley Resident Chuck Oldenburg, Homestead Valley’s Historian, Dies at 94 – Memorial. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 4.Chuck is perhaps best known for his prolific writing on Mill Valley history and work as Homestead’s unofficial historian. In 1999, he accepted an … [Read more...] about Services held for Mill Valley historian Chuck Oldenburg
There’s nothing funny when you fall at 80 years old
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I had both knees replaced in the last few years, the punishment for running long distances in my youth. Marathons, ultra-marathon relays and wilderness marathons seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, at the ripe old age of 10 (in dog years), … [Read more...] about There’s nothing funny when you fall at 80 years old
Elderly San Geronimo man died from a kick to the head by a horse
The Marin County Sheriff’s Department labeled the death of an elderly man in San Geronimo Valley as “suspicious.” Upon closer examination by the coroner, it was determined he was kicked in the head by a horse. The Identity of the man has been withheld for now. A call came in, the department … [Read more...] about Elderly San Geronimo man died from a kick to the head by a horse