Mill Valley June 24 - July 1, 2021 Small Build: A man was reported urinating on Blithedale Avenue. He was described as wearing a white hat, a grey sweater and blue jeans. Wee-wee man, according to witnesses, was said to have a “small build.” Ouch. Oh Deer: Police responded to an … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Wee-wee man had a ‘small build’
San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Sean Castle, a popular music teacher at San Rafael High School, died of a heart attack last week. He was 43. In a letter to students, parents and staff, Principal Glenn Dennis broke the news saying “Sean spent his entire 20-year career in education at San Rafael High School, where he shared the joys … [Read more...] about San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Removal of soil begins at Dunphy Park in Sausalito
Work to remove the soil stockpile from land adjacent to Dunphy Park began last week after the homeless encampment was forcibly removed to Marinship Park. The city contracted with Eleven Engineering, Inc. of Petaluma for the job. It is expected to be fully removed within 75 … [Read more...] about Removal of soil begins at Dunphy Park in Sausalito
One school district to rule them all
Marinscope At the risk of sounding like a line from Lord of the Rings, southern Marin needs one school district to rule them all. That’s what a new citizens group says. Here’s the thinking. In Southern Marin there are 17 school districts serving 33,000 students. They all feed … [Read more...] about One school district to rule them all
MILL VALLEY LL/Week of June 28-July 4
PHOTO BY PAUL EDWARDS Mill Valley's 13 All-Stars rejoice after Grayson Roberts hits a game-tying HR vs Mark West in Section 1 play. The summer memories are building, game by game, as the Mill Valley Little League All-Stars play all over the North Bay. Things crest with an exciting climax this … [Read more...] about MILL VALLEY LL/Week of June 28-July 4
Cities resist ‘anything-goes’ homeless encampments
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The City of Novato will begin enforcing a new camping ordinance next week designed to clear the homeless out of Lee Gerner Park. The city’s approach to homeless encampments, which is to prohibit camping within 50-feet of critical infrastructure, such as … [Read more...] about Cities resist ‘anything-goes’ homeless encampments
Commentary: Did you know Marin had 72 full-on COVID outbreaks? Don’t you think we should have?
We didn’t need a pandemic to know government isn’t particularly bent toward transparency. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 experience illustrated this well. During the pandemic there were 72 full-on COVID outbreaks in Marin. Did you know that? Seventy-freakin’-two? Now look, just to be clear, … [Read more...] about Commentary: Did you know Marin had 72 full-on COVID outbreaks? Don’t you think we should have?
County looks to extend ‘Measure A’ tax
The 2012 quarter-cent sales tax measure known as Marin County Parks Measure A has benefitted Marin residents such as ongoing wildfire fuel reduction work, upgraded roads and trails, well maintained parks, reduced entrance fees, and more. The existing Measure A expires in March 2022, and the Marin … [Read more...] about County looks to extend ‘Measure A’ tax
Blood urgently needed in Marin
By Derek Wilson Marinscope As COVID-19 concerns relax, hospitals are performing more elective — but needed — surgeries that patients might have been putting off for the past year. Any surgery requires blood and so an urgent call is going out to the community for donors. The American Red … [Read more...] about Blood urgently needed in Marin
Sports: Fairfax’ Chris Burton’s Mustang rules
Derek Wilson Marinscope Chris Burton of Fairfax drove his 2007 Mustang to the winner’s circle in the Comp Rod class during Sonoma Raceway’s Wednesday Night Drags on June 23. Burton got the jump on Carlos Godinez at the start line, with a reaction time of .060 to Godinez’s .164 as … [Read more...] about Sports: Fairfax’ Chris Burton’s Mustang rules