By Michael Corlett Novato History Guild What do you want future generations to know about your life in 2020? It has been over five months since Marin’s first shelter-in- place order was issued, and as we know, it has affected nearly all aspects of our daily lives. We … [Read more...] about Progress 2020: Chronicling the Age of Coronavirus
Serge Trubach, Marin artist and activist
By Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society In the pantheon of legendary Sausalito artists, Serge Trubach holds a prominent position. In his June 1979 obituary, this paper reported: “When Serge Trubach came to Sausalito in 1952, he brought with him a string of credentials … [Read more...] about Serge Trubach, Marin artist and activist
Special meeting in Tiburon
Update: The town of Tiburon released full body-can footage of the encounter between police and the owner of a store. You can find it here: http://www.townoftiburon.org/CivicMedia?VID=TP20260-Body-Camera-1#playerhttp://www.townoftiburon.org/CivicMedia?VID=TP20260-Body-Camera-1#player Audio/Video … [Read more...] about Special meeting in Tiburon
Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Mill Valley Aug. 6 - 12, 2020 Census Worker: A woman census worker reported to police that she went to an address on Compton Court and the guy who answered the door threatened her. She said he also let his dog loose on her, but pulled him back just before the animal was about to chomp a piece … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Woodward Fire update (Wednesday, Aug. 26)
The Woodward Fire continues to burn this morning . The Marin Sheriff’s office issued an evacuation warning that included: "Highway 1 at the Greenbridge (Lagunitas Creek) south to the intersection of Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake (Southern Intersection in Olema). Sir Francis Drake to the top of … [Read more...] about Woodward Fire update (Wednesday, Aug. 26)
RCU promotes Ken Kondo
Redwood Credit Union has promoted Ken Kondo to vice president of innovation and development. In his new role, Kondo will lead the data development and application development teams, as well as the business systems analyst teams to advance strategic and innovative initiatives for the … [Read more...] about RCU promotes Ken Kondo
Inmate with COVID-19 found dead in Novato motel
A San Quentin former inmate, who was released after serving his full term, was found dead at the Inn Marin on Aug. 9. Gary Michael Madeux, 56, had contracted COVID-19 in prison, was released and was in quarantine at the hotel. Authorities said they did not know why Madeux was … [Read more...] about Inmate with COVID-19 found dead in Novato motel
Marin teens killed in San Jose crash
A one-car accident near San Jose killed a Marin teenager and injured six others. Ali Modan, 17, a senior at Terra Linda High School, was killed in the Los Altos Hills crash on northbound I-280 near Magdalena Road. The mini-van in which he was riding left the road and into trees where it … [Read more...] about Marin teens killed in San Jose crash
2-years later, ‘smash-’n-grab’ suspect arrested
Two years ago, Novato Police Department Officers responded to the parking lot of Rowland Cinemas on the report of an auto burglary. When the officer arrived, he observed that several vehicles in the parking lot had been broken into and the windows were smashed. The crime is often called a … [Read more...] about 2-years later, ‘smash-’n-grab’ suspect arrested
Five charged in customs fraud scheme
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal grand jury in San Francisco indicted Dale Behm; Yong Heng Liang, also known as Colin Liang; Joshua Stanka; Joshua Clark; and Michael Choy with conspiracy, wire fraud, and related charges related to an … [Read more...] about Five charged in customs fraud scheme