By Derek Wilson Marinscope Nearly a full year after high school sports were placed on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic, athletes are finally warming up for a new season. While the football season still hangs in the balance, some non-contact sports could begin as soon as the first week of … [Read more...] about Marin school sports start a-new in a few days
Marin 911: Faked assault in Lucas Valley
Marin County Sheriff Lucas Valley Jogger: The Marin County Sheriff’s Office has determined there is no merit to the reported assault of the juvenile jogger in the Lucas Valley area on Feb. 1. Sheriff’s press release states: A”fter receiving the initial report of the assault, our Detectives worked … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Faked assault in Lucas Valley
Homeless spending called ‘disjointed’ by auditor
Marinscope A state auditor has found that California’s spending to fix homelessness is “disjointed,” while the state’s homeless population is the largest in the nation. The office of State Auditor Elaine Howle said California has spent $13 billion in the last three years to tackle a massive … [Read more...] about Homeless spending called ‘disjointed’ by auditor
Costco gasoline protest
A protest of the proposed gas station at Costco in Vintage Oaks is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. 350 Bay Area, 350 Marin and Green Novato are organizing the protest to tell the Novato City Council that citizens opposed the 28-pump gas station. A press release from the groups said: … [Read more...] about Costco gasoline protest
The Drake eight
It’s now down to eight names for the Marin high school formerly known as Sir Francis Drake. The top choices for high school’s name, according to an internal student/teacher advisory group are: San Anselmo, Awani-wi, Creekside, Archie Williams, Ross Valley, Red Hill, Bon Tempe and George Lucas. If … [Read more...] about The Drake eight
Skeleton found on Valentine’s Day
A human skeleton, the identity of which is unknown at this time, was found on a trail outside of Fairfax. The Marin County Sheriff’s Coroner Division said Tuesday, Feb. 16, that hiker discovered the remains Sunday, Feb. 14, off of Fairfax-Bolinas Road. It was in a creek bed near Alpine … [Read more...] about Skeleton found on Valentine’s Day
Enough is enough, parents tell NUSD
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees took withering criticism from parents who want their kids back to in-person school… now. At the board’s regular meeting on Feb. 9, hundreds of families protested in front of the district’s … [Read more...] about Enough is enough, parents tell NUSD
Meet San Rafael’s new police chief
Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael selected David Spiller as the new Chief of Police. “Chief Spiller brings an impressive background as a law enforcement professional beginning his career in San Diego as a patrol officer before moving to Mountain View and servicing … [Read more...] about Meet San Rafael’s new police chief
Marin schools re-opening
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Officials around Marin County are excited about the possibility of bringing more students back to campus within the next two months. The Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 11 to direct staff to prepare for full-day in-person instruction … [Read more...] about Marin schools re-opening
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Real compassion for the homeless
Look, I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea. Homelessness in America is serious as cancer. That’s why I give the city of Sausalito props for it’s brave decision last week. A tent city cropped up in Dunphy Park about 40 days ago. Nine tents were present as of this writing, complete … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Real compassion for the homeless