Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society During the seven years that he lived at the San Francisco presidio, William Richardson became well-informed about the facilities and role of Mexico’s northernmost military post, according to biographer Robert Ryal Miller. Miller donated an autographed … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Richardson helps found San Francisco
Marin County advances ‘sound’ budget; hearing set for citizen review
Marin County Special to Marinscope The County of Marin’s budget is balanced and structurally sound as the local economy has largely recovered from the COVID-19 emergency. The public is invited to review the proposed budget online and participate in the budget hearings, which are set for 9 a.m. … [Read more...] about Marin County advances ‘sound’ budget; hearing set for citizen review
Marin 911: Raccoon and pet kitty ‘go at it’
Mill Valley June 2 - 9, 2022 Kitty Horror: A wild raccoon chased a pet cat up into a tree and was “going after it” in front of the kitty’s owner and child. The screeching spectacle took place on Blithedale Avenue. The Marin Humane folks did not have a ladder long enough to effectively deal … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Raccoon and pet kitty ‘go at it’
Properly Subversive: House drops on San Francisco DA — Ding-dong, baby
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Well, the Chesa Boudin reign of injustice didn’t last long. After 30 months of what he called judicial progressivism, the voters in San Francisco resoundingly recalled the public defender who became District Attorney during the heady phenomenon of Black … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: House drops on San Francisco DA — Ding-dong, baby
Nibbe Sermon: Independence Sunday is right around the corner
Sunday, June 12, 2022 Your personal invitation to:Independence Sunday, Sunday, June 26, 2022 "...if my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and … [Read more...] about Nibbe Sermon: Independence Sunday is right around the corner
Barbara L. Fewer: A loving and good nurse
Barbara L. Fewer, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, with her son and her sister at her side. Barbara was born in Mankato, Minnesota in September of 1943, to Hildegard and Harold Asleson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Nicollet Public High School in 1961. … [Read more...] about Barbara L. Fewer: A loving and good nurse
Inclusion brings much joy in Marin Pride Month celebrations
About 100 people joined by Novato City staff, elected officials and representatives of local community organizations, gathered in front of Novato City Hall to raise the rainbow Pride flag in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. June is Pride month and similar … [Read more...] about Inclusion brings much joy in Marin Pride Month celebrations
Felon with a gun, drugs rousted from RV; sent back to jail
Mill Valley May 12 - 19, 2022 Business Burglary: On May 28 at about 4:30 a.m., Mill Valley Officers were dispatched to a report of an alarm at a local business. Officers arrived in less than 30 seconds and found someone had cut a fence to gain access to the property. A short time later … [Read more...] about Felon with a gun, drugs rousted from RV; sent back to jail
Another firearm murder chalked up to Marin’s 2022 tally
Marin is on the wrong track for for murder in 2022. Last Sunday an anonymous caller told police a shooting had occurred in the largely hispanic Canal Neighborhood. When police responded to the area of Medway Road and Mill Street, they found a man shot dead. He was identified as Erick Boliver … [Read more...] about Another firearm murder chalked up to Marin’s 2022 tally
Properly Subversive: Get ready for the Party to tap-out Joe Biden after the midterms
I’m no beltway insider, but from my vantage point looking across the Bay from a nice table at Poggio Trattoria in Sausalito, I don’t see how Democrats ride Joe Biden into 2024. The midterms are lost, almost everyone concedes that. Biden’s presidency so far has been one big bowl of ugly. You … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Get ready for the Party to tap-out Joe Biden after the midterms