On Monday evening, three suspects went to a retail store in the 500 block of Francisco Boulevard West in San Rafael. While in the store, the suspects selected items and began fraudulently returning them at the cash register. After completing the false returns, the suspects received store credit and … [Read more...] about Theft at San Rafael retail store leads to gun arrest
DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested
1973 Cold Case Homicide Case Investigations Solved By DNA - Subject Arrested In Idaho In November of 1973, Nina “Nadine” Fischer, a Swedish national, was sexually assaulted and murdered in her unincorporated San Rafael home during the day while her husband was away at work. The case was … [Read more...] about DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested
Marin County supervisors meet Aug. 20 on the ‘hemp’ problem
The following provides a list of selected highlights from the Marin County Board of Supervisors agenda and is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the entire agenda. The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior to a … [Read more...] about Marin County supervisors meet Aug. 20 on the ‘hemp’ problem
Properly Subversive: We need more long interviews and less campaign rallies
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive It’s amusing to see otherwise sane commentators like Matt Labash go full-on Donald Duck over former President Trump doing a long interview with Elon Musk on X. The two engaged in a civil and (in my hearing, anyway) interesting conversation Tuesday … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: We need more long interviews and less campaign rallies
Homelessness big topic at San Rafael’s Monday City Council meeting
This is the staff report on homelessness that will be discussed at the San Rafael City Council meeting 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19. The City Council will receive a comprehensive update on homelessness in San Rafael. The presentation will cover the following … [Read more...] about Homelessness big topic at San Rafael’s Monday City Council meeting
‘Trash to Treasures’ flea market coming to Novato
Shop for unique second-hand treasures at an indoor community flea market. The Margaret Todd Senior Center in Novato is hosting its Fall "Trash to Treasures" Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The market is held indoors, rain or shine and admission is FREE! Food and other … [Read more...] about ‘Trash to Treasures’ flea market coming to Novato
3 kids arrested in connection with hoodlum activity in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael
San Rafael Police Officers who were investigating a series of violent crimes in the Canal Neighborhood located involved suspects. The suspects were detained, and a loaded handgun and brass knuckles were found in a vehicle they were occupying. The suspects were all juveniles and booked into juvenile … [Read more...] about 3 kids arrested in connection with hoodlum activity in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael
Update on vegetation fire that caused evacuations
1231am Update: Forward progress slowed, approximately 10% containment of fire. 1236am Update: Evacuation Order has been downgraded to Evacuation Warning for all streets within the area. Residents may return home. 0123am Update: 25% containment. Residents may return home. Evacuation … [Read more...] about Update on vegetation fire that caused evacuations
State pot cops seize $120 million in illegal cannabis in 2024
Sacramento – Reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting children from illegal cannabis and protecting the legal cannabis marketplace, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 … [Read more...] about State pot cops seize $120 million in illegal cannabis in 2024
November ballot includes several local measures; here’s a recap
San Rafael, CA – Marin County residents will have the opportunity to vote this fall on local measures that include school, municipal, and district issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 PM Monday, August 19. The measures on … [Read more...] about November ballot includes several local measures; here’s a recap