Bon Air merchants were notified last night by the Central Marin Police that authorities have picked up "radio chatter" that a "parade of approximately 100 cars with 4 or 5 agitations in each are planning to target retail centers in Marin County." Stay tuned too MarinLocalNews.com for updates. … [Read more...] about Possible looting in Marin, police warn
Island of the Bounty documentary
The documentary Island of the Bounty by Ted Cochran will air 8 p.m. on June 6, on Comcast Channel 30/AT&T CH. 99 in Marin County. It can also be viewed anywhere from the CMCM web site at www.cmcm.org. Ted Cochran made this film when he first visited Pitcairn Island in the early … [Read more...] about Island of the Bounty documentary
Wildfox restaurant closing
A number of Novato small businesses will not return after the COVID-10 shutdown. The latest is the restaurant Wildfox. This was posted on business this week: "After 30 years ... Wildfox will not reopen." … [Read more...] about Wildfox restaurant closing
A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
Dear Novato Community, In addressing the community we serve here in Novato, I would like to include the employees of the Novato Police Department. Feelings of disbelief, anger and sadness have surfaced across the nation and I share those feelings. At the Novato Police Department, our focus has … [Read more...] about A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
County reopening offices — here are the details
Consistent with new orders from Marin County Public Health related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Marin will reintroduce in-person customer service options over the next two weeks. Several departments reopened offices June 1, and more plan to open June 2 and beyond. The County will … [Read more...] about County reopening offices — here are the details
Health Officers issue joint statement
These are among the most challenging times our community has ever experienced. We will continue to do all that we can to protect the most vulnerable and keep everyone safe. Thanks to the commitment of our communities to practice social distancing and follow public health guidance, we expect to move … [Read more...] about Health Officers issue joint statement
City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
This is a notice from the City of Novato. Take note that the city will allow outdoor dining under special rules and permitting. New County Order Allowing Outdoor Dining & Retail Effective June 1Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further … [Read more...] about City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
Mill Valley road construction this week
Road ClosureForrest St (E. Blithedale to Presidio) - Monday andTuesday, 6/1 & 6/2 from 8:00AM to 5:00PMRoad closed for Street and Sewer Rehab Project.Hill St (Presidio to E. Blithedale) - Wednesday andThursday, 6/3 & 6/4 from 8:00AM to 5:00PMRoad closed for Street and Sewer Rehab … [Read more...] about Mill Valley road construction this week
My Turn: Looking for silver linings?
Anne Breckenridge Dorsey My Turn In this time of stress and sequestration, hunting for silver linings has become an Olympic level sport. Happily, there are lots of competing "athletes" in our County. Marin's volunteer entities are in overdrive, amping up their activities and benefitting from … [Read more...] about My Turn: Looking for silver linings?
Names in the news
Bigane PerezSimpson University's Bigane Perez of San Rafael, CA, received the 2019-2020 Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award. The Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award is presented to a student who has overcome significant challenges in … [Read more...] about Names in the news