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
Virtual school hurts the poor, sooner and later
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope As we said last month in this column, the judgment of whether to open public schools for in-person classes would be a tough one throughout the nation, from big cities to rural towns. In addition to the factors involved in the spread of COVID-19, public … [Read more...] about Virtual school hurts the poor, sooner and later
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
2020 Progress Edition: Finally, some good news
Marinscope Numbers have improved enough for the Marin County Public Health Department to reopen local hotels, motels, and short-term rentals to tourism-based businesses and clients. The reopening affects all lodging facilities within the county boundaries renting accommodations for 30 days or … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress Edition: Finally, some good news
Video sparks racial divide in Tiburon
A encounter on Aug. 21 between Tiburon police and the owner of store in Tiburon, who is black, has sparked an investigation into the incident. Tiburon will hold a Zoom meeting on the incident later this week. You can view the incident here. … [Read more...] about Video sparks racial divide in Tiburon
2020 Progress Edition: Hold fast and survive
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Every year we at this newspaper take a dive into the progress of the year as it relates to Marin and the people who live here. 2020 is a challenge, to say the least. It’s hard to write about the future when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and small … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress Edition: Hold fast and survive
Art unites us
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Even as communities are separated by fears of the Covid pandemic, and by anger over racial and social injustices, arts still unite us. As students return to their classrooms — mostly virtual — Youth in Arts is working with local schools to make sure they have … [Read more...] about Art unites us
Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Amid calls for changes to law enforcement, police departments around Marin County want residents to know they are responding. “Novato is one of the leaders in Marin County, if not California, in the progressiveness of our policies,” Novato Police Chief Matt … [Read more...] about Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability