Robert Ryal Miller and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society When the gold rush began, it was a bonanza for Captain Richardson who transported gold seekers up the Sacramento River and supplied them with victuals. Robert Ryal Miller tells the story in his biography of William Richardson, part … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Capt. Richardson and the Gold Rush
Less than half of eligible Marin voters cast a vote in the primary
It took three full weeks, but the final vote tally is now in. The Marin County Registrar of Voters posted the results last Friday (July 1) for the June 7 primary election. While all of the 170,811 registered voters were mailed a ballot, just less than half of them returned a ballot. That’s … [Read more...] about Less than half of eligible Marin voters cast a vote in the primary
A watchful eye on wildfire near Novato
How many mentally needy people walk the streets of Marin, posing a threat to themselves and others? As many as 500, the county estimates
Marinscope As many as 500 people in Marin walk the streets in a state of untreated schizophrenic and psychotic disorders. They may be eligible to be forced into treatment in a program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s called the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Court – “Care … [Read more...] about How many mentally needy people walk the streets of Marin, posing a threat to themselves and others? As many as 500, the county estimates
Properly Subversive: Now comes common sense moderation in Marin and the Bay Area after the recall storm?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick I’m not sure what the middle of the road in San Francisco looks like anymore. The socio/political landscape is so tilted toward the woke edges of the board, it’s hard to remember what the middle ground in the game looked like. Yet, something very … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Now comes common sense moderation in Marin and the Bay Area after the recall storm?
Marin 911: 140 pounds of meth seized in big drug bust
Novato Happy Birthday: The Novato Police Department wished a happy birthday to K9 Rookie, who has been with the force since 2018 and helped take a bite out of crime. Arson: Novato Police Officers investigated a series of commercial burglaries, vandalism incidents, and arson on Roblar Drive … [Read more...] about Marin 911: 140 pounds of meth seized in big drug bust
Isaac Pearlman on board as manager of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration for Stinson Beach
Marin County’s Collaboration: Sea-level Marin Adaptation Response Team (C-SMART), announced that Isaac Pearlman has joined the staff as Manager of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration (ARC) for the Stinson Beach area. Prior to coming to Marin County, Isaac spent two years with … [Read more...] about Isaac Pearlman on board as manager of the Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration for Stinson Beach
Pages From The Past: Black Point’s last graduation
Mark Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago June 1922 – LINDSAY CANDIDATE FOR NOVATO JUSTICESHIP. John E. Lindsay, for ten years a resident of Novato, keenly interested and versed in civic work, and admitted to the practice of law. is a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace in … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Black Point’s last graduation
Sausalito History: Independence Day in the 19th century
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The 4th of July had already been a federal holiday for 15 years when the Sausalito News began publishing in 1885, and the paper diligently reported on local celebrations: “The San Francisco Yacht Club had a very enjoyable run up to Pittsburg Landing … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Independence Day in the 19th century
Properly Subversive: What is a ‘community school,’ exactly?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The state of California has $3 billion in the bank to fund something called “community schools.” In Marin, the perpetually troubled Sausalito Marin City School District snagged one of the big grants. The district, which can barely provide basic … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: What is a ‘community school,’ exactly?