San Rafael's Department of Public Works (DPW) is actively preparing for the rainy season and managing recent stormy weather to ensure community safety and infrastructure resilience. Through critical stormwater maintenance projects and immediate responses to residents' needs, DPW is working hard to … [Read more...] about City Council: This week in San Rafael
Marin County ballots counted ‘with a few exceptions’
Marin County Press Release: The Marin County Elections Department has counted all ballots from the November 5 General Election with a few exceptions. More than 146,000 ballots have been tabulated resulting in a turnout of just over 85%, which is less than the November 2020 General Election that … [Read more...] about Marin County ballots counted ‘with a few exceptions’
Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness
By Dave MarstonEven though one in five Americans is estimated to suffer from mental health illness, talk about mental health in the rural West remains muted. I’d like to talk about it this Thanksgiving because I’m grateful I got the help I needed after a long-fought problem: I’m bipolar and I’m … [Read more...] about Let’s scrap the stigma of mental illness
A Sausalito fixture, Saylor’s Restaurant closes after 25 years
With little fanfare, Saylor's Restaurant and Bar at 2009 Bridgeway closed its doors for the last time on Saturday, November 16 after more than 25 years as one of Sausalito's most beloved restaurants. The modest ending was completely in character for owners Sean and Sonja … [Read more...] about A Sausalito fixture, Saylor’s Restaurant closes after 25 years
Roll-over crash in San Rafael
ROLLOVER CRASH: Last night before 11:00 p.m., SRPD Officers and San Rafael Fire Department firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to a vehicle rollover collision on Woodland Avenue near Irwin Street. First responders arrived on the scene and found that the driver only had minor … [Read more...] about Roll-over crash in San Rafael
Cops bust San Rafael man on drug charges
During the month of November, the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) conducted a narcotics investigation involving James Holden Gardner, an 18-year-old resident of San Rafael. As part of this investigation, an undercover detective participated in the purchase of suspected cocaine … [Read more...] about Cops bust San Rafael man on drug charges
Alleged burglar arrested in Marin Open House caper
Throughout the months of October and November, two different residential real estate Open Houses became the target for a burglar, posing as a Realtor. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division was able to identify the subject as Joshua Lamont, who has a history of committing similar … [Read more...] about Alleged burglar arrested in Marin Open House caper
Eric Lucan’s monthly newsletter
Hello -- Earlier this month we recognized the service and sacrifices of our veterans. I was honored to attend Marin's Annual Veterans Day ceremony and stand among so many in our community who have served our country. We are fortunate to have Sean Stephens leading the Marin County Veterans Service … [Read more...] about Eric Lucan’s monthly newsletter
The governor comes home to Marin
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick They say you can know a person best not by what they say, but by what they do. So, what does that mean for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pictured at left, who has relocated his family from Sacramento to Marin County, one of the richest — and most … [Read more...] about The governor comes home to Marin
Marin 911: Church pooper, homeless misbehavior and rape drug report
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Homeless: On Nov. 17, a man camped out on church property on W. Centura Avenue in Lagunitas was pooping in the lawn and the priest wanted him moved along. Deputies talked to the man and advised him that he couldn’t sleep and poop there. He told them that he was a parishioner … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Church pooper, homeless misbehavior and rape drug report