The Marin County District Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges in a case in which the Sausalito Police Department said a man intentionally injured one of its officers with a video camera. Sausalito PD arrested Jeremy Portje on November 30 after a confrontation at a camp for homeless … [Read more...] about DA elects not to charge Jeremy Portje; body camera dislodged
Campus cops
Dear editor, Novato is a city with a small-town, neighborly feel, and families move here because it’s safe. Safety is precious, and it’s a precondition for public health, for renters and homeowners, for schools and recreation, and for commerce. And safety is especially good for children. For … [Read more...] about Campus cops
In response to ‘God, the Constitution and Abortion’ op-ed
Dear editor, In response to the article “God, the Constitution and abortion” by Bob Topper in the December 8th issue of The Novato Advance, may I point out that abortion is the pre-meditated taking of a human life, which by definition is murder, and no one has the right to murder another … [Read more...] about In response to ‘God, the Constitution and Abortion’ op-ed
Mill Valley police looking for 5 people in fraud case
In early September of 2021, five people completed a series of fraudulent transactions at Sofia Jewelry (80 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley) that totaled more than $75,000. It was later determined that these transactions were completed using stolen credit card information, and as a result, … [Read more...] about Mill Valley police looking for 5 people in fraud case
Pages From The Past: Big wind storm hits Novato 100 years ago
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1921 – The wind did considerable damage on Black point road. Kokiers & Larson lost two fruit trees. Mr. Berry on the Davis ranch, lost a large barn, the wind blowing it flat: Mr. Grey, next door, lost the roofs off several small out … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Big wind storm hits Novato 100 years ago
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update – Dec. 27, 2021
December 27, 2021 The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekdays and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. CDC Updates Isolation and … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update – Dec. 27, 2021
Marin 911: Social media school threats result in arrest of student
San Rafael Social Media Post: San Rafael Police Detectives arrested a juvenile after making threats against Davidson Middle School via social media. The threat made statements to harm students and faculty and was taken seriously by other students and parents. Through an … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Social media school threats result in arrest of student
Sausalito History: The decline and fall of the Dry Docks
Annie Sutter and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we ran excerpts from Annie Sutter’s account of the glory days of the dry docks which appeared suddenly in Richardson’s Bay in 1966. They were a party destination and an alternative lifestyle community, but by the time … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The decline and fall of the Dry Docks
Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Dear Novato Community, As we come to the end of another year, I’d like to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments we have achieved as a community, as well as a look ahead at opportunities awaiting us in the new year. I know I don’t need to remind you of the challenges we faced in 2020, … [Read more...] about Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Mill Valley history: The 1920s
Barry Spitz in his book, “Mill Valley - The Early Years”, refers to the decade as the Golden ‘20’s. “Real estate prices surged, automobile ownership grew and business was booming.” What was life like for Mill Valley residents in the 1920’s? Commuters normally left their bicycles … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: The 1920s