In February 2025, Detectives from the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) initiated an investigation into an individual suspected of manufacturing and selling methamphetamine in Marin County. The suspect, Jesse James Starr, was found to have been released from prison in 2023 after … [Read more...] about San Rafael narcotics probationer arrested on meth charges, firearms possession; bail set at $1 million
Probation checks find 5 violations; no arrests
Unannounced checks of Marin County residents on active supervised probation for DUI offenses resulted in five individuals found in violation but no arrests, according to the Marin County Probation Department. On March 30, the department’s Specialty Courts Unit led a compliance operation targeting … [Read more...] about Probation checks find 5 violations; no arrests
NUSD announces new Novato High principals
PRESS RELEASE The Novato Unified School District is excited to announce the appointments Michelle Cortez and Allie Greene as Co-Principals at Novato High School beginning July 1, 2025. The Board of Trustees approved the appointments at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 1, 2025. After … [Read more...] about NUSD announces new Novato High principals
Scouts collecting books for under-resourced kids in partnership with Book Exchange of Marin
A unique partnership, Scouting for Books, has been formed between Marin's Boy and Girl Scout troops and the Book Exchange of Marin. During April, Marin scouts will collect gently used books from their homes, friends, and neighbors, which will be donated to the Book Exchange. Each year, the Book … [Read more...] about Scouts collecting books for under-resourced kids in partnership with Book Exchange of Marin
Opinion: Gavin Newsom is right, listen or become a permanent minority party
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Imagine if you had a roommate in college who demanded the beds be arranged with his on the east wall and yours on the west. You wanted it differently. You suggest going to the dining hall to talk about it, and your roommate refuses because to be seen … [Read more...] about Opinion: Gavin Newsom is right, listen or become a permanent minority party
13-year-old missing girl found
Missing teenager Emanuely Martins of Novato was found safe, Novato Police reported. Martins, 13, was reported missing on the night of March 28. A community search was launched. Details on her finding were withheld. … [Read more...] about 13-year-old missing girl found
Novato’s finest on the trail of Tesla vandals
The Novato Police Department is investigating a felony vandalism that occurred Saturday, March 29, to a Tesla CyberTruck parked in a private driveway. Around 4:22 a.m., the suspect, who was caught on video, appeared to case the residence before returning with a concrete rock approximately one … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest on the trail of Tesla vandals
Oakland man fishing for mussels dies on Marin beach
On Tuesday March 25 at approximately 3:30 p.m. it was reported to 9-1-1 a man fishing for mussels on the shoreline of Rodeo Beach within the Marin Headlands fell into the surf. He was rescued by surfers, who witnessed the event, pulled to shore but was determined to be unconscious and … [Read more...] about Oakland man fishing for mussels dies on Marin beach
Driver killed in cop chase in San Rafael, CHP called in to investigate
On March 28th, 2025, at approximately 0257 hours, a Deputy with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for driving recklessly in the area of Andersen Drive and Bellam Boulevard in San Rafael. The vehicle failed to yield to the Deputy’s emergency lights and … [Read more...] about Driver killed in cop chase in San Rafael, CHP called in to investigate
Marin closely watching federal impact on local resources
Dear Neighbors, Spring has arrived bringing longer days, spring showers, warmer weather, and vibrant blooms—perfect for hikes and even a few walking meetings. As the season of renewal begins, we also take time to assess our financial outlook. On March 25, the Board received an update on budget … [Read more...] about Marin closely watching federal impact on local resources