As of Aug. 16, there have been 40,435 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Marin. That’s up 149 cases from the week before. In the past 10 days there have been 322 cases (-63), 15 hospitalizations (-7) and zero patients in ICU (-2). … [Read more...] about Aug. 16 COVID-19 in Marin update
Jonathan Butler raises racism question with Napa restaurant
Famous South African singer Jonathan Butler has accused a St. Helena restaurant, Goose & Gander, of racism. He posted a video on TikTok saying that the restaurant manager followed him outside after he paid the bill and asked if he “took care” of his server. Butler, who is Black, said dinner was … [Read more...] about Jonathan Butler raises racism question with Napa restaurant
New chef comes to Gravity Tavern in downtown Mill Valley
Gravity Tavern in downtown Mill Valley has announced the appointment of Jessette Kalsi as Executive Chef. Using her personal combination of experience and creativity, Chef Jessette has enhanced Gravity Tavern’s Modern American menu so as to fully realize the vision of proprietors Gar and Lara … [Read more...] about New chef comes to Gravity Tavern in downtown Mill Valley
Novato group protests closed-door homeless deal
Photo by Cindy Siciliano Tief Gibbs (left) along with a woman who asked to remain anonymous, followed by Jory O'Shea (left rear) and Melanie Swanson, (right rear) members are members of a group calling themselves “Concerned Citizens of Novato. They met the evening of Monday, Aug. 15, at … [Read more...] about Novato group protests closed-door homeless deal
Properly Subversive: News flash, democracy requires effort
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick At the risk of sounding like more of a Luddite than I really am, may I please push back (just a little) on the trend that seeks to make voting easy as pie – minimum effort, little sacrifice, and no sense of duty required. Some want a system in which … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: News flash, democracy requires effort
Marin 911: Skirt-lifting woman wearing no undies gives sidewalk diners in Sausalito an eyeful
Anatomically Correct: A woman apparently in the midst of a mental breakdown pestered people eating at a sidewalk restaurant on Bridgeway. She pulled items off diners’ tables and then lifted up her skirt exposing her nude and anatomically correct you-know-what. When police arrived she sat next to the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Skirt-lifting woman wearing no undies gives sidewalk diners in Sausalito an eyeful
Novato City Council to meet in closed session on homeless camp in Lee Gerner Park.
The Novato City Council will hold a closed meeting meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 23. The lone agenda item for the closed meeting is "Marin County Homeless Union, et al. v. City of Novato, et al." The city and the homeless union have been in negotiations on a number of issues surrounding the homeless camp … [Read more...] about Novato City Council to meet in closed session on homeless camp in Lee Gerner Park.
Officer Claymore, fluent in Spanish, completes field training as a Novato cop
Novato Police Officer Claymore completed his Field Training Program. Claymore was born in Greenbrae and grew up in Novato. He attended San Marin High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from San Francisco State University. Officer Claymore, who is fluent in Spanish, lived, worked, and … [Read more...] about Officer Claymore, fluent in Spanish, completes field training as a Novato cop
Sex assault suspect apprehended after 5-hour search in San Rafael open space
Marinscope A woman hiking in the Boyd Park Open Space said she was stalked and then grabbed by a man seeking to assault her sexually. The San Rafael Police Department on Thursday, Aug. 18, received the 911 call from hiker and began an extensive five-hour search for the … [Read more...] about Sex assault suspect apprehended after 5-hour search in San Rafael open space
Watch your speed; school is back in session
Marin County Sheriff Deputies were out and greeting students this week at different schools in the jurisdiction. As students return to school, remember it is 25 MPH in school zones, DO NOT pass a bus with flashing red lights illuminated and please allow some extra commute time with more vehicles on … [Read more...] about Watch your speed; school is back in session