The iconic sea lion statue that perches along the main drag in Sausalito fell into the sea during the recent winter storms in Marin. The statue, designed by sculptor Al Sybrian, was rescued and will be returned to its location this spring. … [Read more...] about Iconic Sausalito Sea Lion statue to be replaced this spring
Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin County Special to Marinscope One of the most emotional and heartwarming ceremonies each year at the Marin County Civic Center is the Wall of Change event hosted by the Marin County Probation Department. It shines a spotlight on people involved in the criminal justice system who have been … [Read more...] about Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
MILL VALLEY Lines Down: Weather produced busy shifts on dark and stormy days and nights for Mill Valley’s finest. On Jan. 5, police helped the fire department deal with felled trees that came to rest on power lines on Bolsa Avenue. Downed Lines: Police helped the FD deal with a “giant branch” … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
Rocky Barker/Writers On The Range Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams on the Klamath River in northern California and Oregon will start coming down this July. For the Yurok, Karuk, Hoopa, Shasta and Klamath tribes living along this river since time immemorial, there’s much to … [Read more...] about What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope I booked the Wine Country flying options of Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport weeks in advance to visit my sister and extended family in Orange County the week before Christmas. I flew in a 76 passenger jet that departed on time. My drive to the … [Read more...] about For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Marin 911: Mill Valley woman feared all Black men
MILL VALLEY Paranoia: A woman sitting in her car in a parking lot called the police and said that a black man in a Santa’s hat kicked her car on his way into the CVS. Upon further interaction with the woman, it was discovered that she not only believed the Santa Hat Man was out to get her, she … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mill Valley woman feared all Black men
Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A piece in Slate is the first to say what will no doubt become a topic of import as a Biden decision looms for the 2024 election: Should Joe Biden replace California’s favorite daughter VP Kamala Harris? It’s a legit line of inquiry, even fans of … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
Mill Valley Arts Festival director calls it a day
(Editor's Note: This first appeared in EnjoyMillValley.org.) Steve Bajor, a multi-talented, larger-than-life figure in Mill Valley for decades, announced last week that he is resigning as Executive Director of the annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival after more than 16 years at the helm … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival director calls it a day
100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1923 – At the third annual fruit show recently held by the University of California, Novato carried off three first prizes, which is another evidence of the adaptability of this valley for horticulture as well as for dairying and chicken … [Read more...] about 100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture
Kids involved in Ignacio crash on the 101; two killed, three injured
Marinscope The towns of Novato and San Rafael reeled in the wake of news that a crash of a car full of kids on Dec. 29 left a 16-year-old boy from San Rafael and a 17-year-old girl from Novato dead. Three other passengers were injured in the crash that took place just before midnight on the 101 … [Read more...] about Kids involved in Ignacio crash on the 101; two killed, three injured