Otis Bruce Jr., the former No. 2 prosecutor at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, filed a racial discrimination claim against the county. He seeks $12 million in damages. Named in the suit is District Attorney Lori Frugoli. Neither Frugoli or Otis commented further on the … [Read more...] about Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Writers on the Range: Chronicle of an abandoned oil and gas well — one of millions
Jonathan Thompson/Writers on the Range Even from a distance it’s clear that an oil and gas well called “State Senate #2” in New Mexico has seen better days. The pumpjack sits idle, tumbleweeds surround the once-moving parts, and the earth smells of crude saturating the soil. According to state … [Read more...] about Writers on the Range: Chronicle of an abandoned oil and gas well — one of millions
Sausalito girl, 10, reports molestation by her Tae Kwon Do instructor; arrest made and police suspect more victims are out there
Sausalito Police arrested a Tae Kwon Do instructor Sunday after he admitted to criminal sexual activity with a student, a 10-year-old girl. Joshua Boyes, 35, is in the Marin County Jail. Bail is set at $100,000. The victim’s mother reported the crime Friday (March 3). After Boyes was … [Read more...] about Sausalito girl, 10, reports molestation by her Tae Kwon Do instructor; arrest made and police suspect more victims are out there
Marin 911: Hey, lady, you drove off from the car wash in my car!
MILL VALLEY Wrong Car: Two very similar BMW sedans were ready to go at a local car wash. A woman jumped in one car, tipped the attendant, and drove away. Unfortunately, it was the wrong BMW and didn’t realize it for some time. The lady who accidentally took the wrong BMW did not return right … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hey, lady, you drove off from the car wash in my car!
Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
The Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) conducted a month long investigation in February into Daniel Worthen, a convicted sex offender and 290 PC registrant, who lives in a trailer on Binford Road. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned a third party … [Read more...] about Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
New radar better tracks weather for Marin and surrounding area
Extreme weather systems, such as atmospheric rivers, have hit California with increasing frequency in recent years. The average damage from floods caused by atmospheric rivers in California is now over $1 billion per year. Marin County has experienced its share of these intense storms and the … [Read more...] about New radar better tracks weather for Marin and surrounding area
Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
The leadership of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, the Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association, and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association called for an immediate closure of the 2023 salmon season and requested the Gov. Gavin Newsom, the State … [Read more...] about Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
Rep. Huffman demands no guns in Capitol
Marin’s congressional representative, Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), led his colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden telling him to appoint a new Architect of the Capitol (AOC) who will enforce the ban on members of Congress from carrying firearms on the House Floor. This follows multiple … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman demands no guns in Capitol
College of Marin lifts vaccination rule to attend school; ends mask rule
College of Marin Board of Trustees voted unanimously to suspend Board Policy 3507, requiring employees, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved as exempt due to verified medical or religious reasons. COM officials continuously monitor the public health … [Read more...] about College of Marin lifts vaccination rule to attend school; ends mask rule
Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22
The City of Novato welcomes questions and comments from the community for City Manager Adam McGill in advance of this year's State of the City Address at novato.org/opennovato. Online submission period closes on March 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. Presented annually by the Novato Chamber of … [Read more...] about Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22