You can rest easier when you're on vacation knowing that you've arranged for the Sausalito Police Department's Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) to do a vacation house check while you're away. The VIPS are a group of volunteers who assist the police in protecting the … [Read more...] about Sausalito police will check on your house while you are on vacation
William Gnoss: A pivotal figure in Marin
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 (Editor's Note: This column recounts news of the past from the pages of Marin's historical newspaper, the Novato Advance.) – Mr. and J. A. White, of Ignacio, were welcome callers Monday. They left with us a photograph of the interior … [Read more...] about William Gnoss: A pivotal figure in Marin
Marin 911: Sausalito’s finest look for man who kicked dog in the head for no reason
SAUSALITO Dog Kicker: A woman reported that a man kicked her dog in the head for no reason. The dog hater wore a big jacket and sweatpants. Police canvassed the area but could not locate the kicker. Epissode: A woman on Bridgeway was reported so drunk she pissed herself. Police talked to the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sausalito’s finest look for man who kicked dog in the head for no reason
It took a lot of cookies to make this sweet donation
Girl Scout Troop 10506 of Corte Madera/Larkspur has demonstrated the true spirit of giving back by donating $600 to The Commons Foundation (TCF) through their successful Girl Scout cookie sales. Troop leader Caroline Searle said, “I’m so proud of these girls! They truly exemplify the values of … [Read more...] about It took a lot of cookies to make this sweet donation
Hard days for Catholics in Marin County and California’s climate of ridicule
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive It’s a hard road for Catholics in California these days. In Marin, the church faithful took a hit in a so-called “restorative” justice decision that let five people off with a pat on the head after they, in the light of day and in front of … [Read more...] about Hard days for Catholics in Marin County and California’s climate of ridicule
History: Saucelito Transportation makes news
PHOTO FROM SAUSALITO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sausalito’s business district was built up around the railroad and ferry wharf after 1875. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In the 1870s, various Northern California newspapers reported on new roads and rail lines being introduced in what … [Read more...] about History: Saucelito Transportation makes news
History talk in Novato on June 17: ‘San Francisco Before the Gold Rush’
Marinscope Retired National Park Ranger Marcus Combs will be the featured speaker at the Novato Historical Guild’s Quarterly Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Novato City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. The subject of Marcus’ talk … [Read more...] about History talk in Novato on June 17: ‘San Francisco Before the Gold Rush’
Rep. Huffman will vote against debt ceiling deal reached between House Republicans and President Biden
Marinscope Marin’s Congressional representative, Jared Huffman, announced today (May 31) that he will vote against a debt ceiling deal signed off by President Joe Biden and House Republicans. He said in a press release that he plans to vote against “H.R. 3746, the legislative agreement … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman will vote against debt ceiling deal reached between House Republicans and President Biden
People protest the Marin District Attorney’s Office plea bargain for the ‘Serra Five’
Marinscope Outrage escalated in Marin over a plea resolution that has reduced charges against five people who trespassed on St. Raphael’s Catholic Church to tear down and deface the statue of a Catholic saint in 2020. About 100 people made their displeasure known when they took to the streets … [Read more...] about People protest the Marin District Attorney’s Office plea bargain for the ‘Serra Five’
Pride Not Prejudice celebration in Sausalito featuring vintage photos
Sausalito Marin Scope An art exhibition entitled “Pride Not Prejudice” will be held June 9 through July 4, Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway in Sausalito. Admission is charged with the proceeds split between the art center and The … [Read more...] about Pride Not Prejudice celebration in Sausalito featuring vintage photos