Marinscope The City of Novato settled a 2020 lawsuit filed by John McCarthy, an ex-lieutenant in the Police Department, who claimed the department retaliated against him after he blew the whistle on an alleged sexual affair between the department’s ranking officer and a subordinate. The … [Read more...] about Novato pays $600k in quiet settlement
Sausalito history: Selling lots in Hurricane Gulch
Ernest W. Jackson and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society One of the leading authorities on historical landmarks and buildings in Sausalito, Ernest Jackson, was born in San Francisco in 1878, but lived most of his life in Sausalito. In the 1930s he wrote a series of historical … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: Selling lots in Hurricane Gulch
Jeff Keena, Novato Fire Department 2021 employee of the year
Congratulations to Jeff Keena, the Novato Fire Department 2021 employee of the year. Jeff is a newly promoted Engineer, responsible for and an expert in all aspects of the fire engine and its equipment. Jeff is a second generation Novato Firefighter. His father, Tom Keena, retried from Novato Fire … [Read more...] about Jeff Keena, Novato Fire Department 2021 employee of the year
John Korty: Father of Marin moviemaking dies
John Korty, an Oscar winning filmmaker who featured Marin in much of his work, died at home in Point Reyes Station on March 9. He was 85. Best known for the television film The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and the documentary Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?, as … [Read more...] about John Korty: Father of Marin moviemaking dies
Meet Novato’s CSOs and Police Aides
Marinscope The Novato Police Department’s Community Service Officers (CSO) and Police Aides provide support in crime prevention, investigation, and response where full police powers are unnecessary and assist police officers in upholding law and order in Novato. Part of the professional … [Read more...] about Meet Novato’s CSOs and Police Aides
Life Tribute: Skip Berg didn’t know he couldn’t
Marinscope Harvey “Skip” Berg passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s/Dementia at the age of 80 on January 23rd, 2022. “I didn’t know I couldn’t” was Skip’s favorite saying. That phrase defined his life more than every other attitude. Simply put, Skip lived a life that was … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Skip Berg didn’t know he couldn’t
Life Tribute: Scott was Lifelong Sausalito yachtsman
Malcolm Clifford Scott 1930-2022 Malcolm Clifford Scott was a native San Franciscan. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, to Marion and Alfred Scott. He attended local schools and was an amateur boxer in high school and college. He graduated from California State University, San … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Scott was Lifelong Sausalito yachtsman
Frederick Column: Does anyone remember Kamala Harris being this vapid?
How has Kamala Harris suddenly become an inarticulate air head? She never was a Winston Churchill or anyone, but do you remember her being this vapid when climbing the political ladder in California? She’s become a legit international joke. First, let’s stipulate that Joe Biden is the … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Does anyone remember Kamala Harris being this vapid?
100-year-old pipe replaced in Mill Valley
Marinscope Marin Water will replace a 100-year-old pipe with a new pipeline along East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley, beginning in early April. The project area covers more than one mile of pipeline between Millwood Street and Camino Alto and is anticipated to be completed in September of … [Read more...] about 100-year-old pipe replaced in Mill Valley
Point San Pedro Road modifications to be tested
Marinscope In April, a section of Point San Pedro Road in eastern San Rafael will be restriped during a pilot project to evaluate an alternative lane layout between Loch Lomond and Peacock Gap. The pilot project approach is unique in that it allows residents to experience a new road configuration … [Read more...] about Point San Pedro Road modifications to be tested