With the approval of two additional labor agreements, the County of Marin has secured contracts with the majority of its represented employee groups for 2025-2028. On August 19, the Board of Supervisors approved new multiyear agreements with the Marin County Firefighters’ Association and … [Read more...] about Marin County Ties Up Labor Deals
Op-Ed: Two Cows
By Teliha Draheim Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers As a resident of Fairfax involved in the political scene, I have observed that individuals and members of organizations who do not live in Fairfax freely promote their opinions about our local politics. These voices do not represent … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Two Cows
Sheriff oversight body set for its first meeting
A community-led oversight body for the Marin County Sheriff’s Office is making its debut with a goal of fostering more communication and transparency between the public and the County of Marin’s law enforcement agency. Community members are invited to the Civilian Oversight Commission’s kickoff … [Read more...] about Sheriff oversight body set for its first meeting
Novato’s Fall ‘Trash to Treasures’ Flea Market
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, September 27, from 9:00am - 2:00pm. The market is held indoors, rain or shine and admission is FREE! Food and other … [Read more...] about Novato’s Fall ‘Trash to Treasures’ Flea Market
West Mariners encouraged to attend meeting on housing rules in the costal zone
West Marin residents are invited to an August 26 learning session about proposed amendments to land use and housing rules in the coastal zone. Updates to Marin County’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) are in the works, coordinated by staff members from the Marin County Community … [Read more...] about West Mariners encouraged to attend meeting on housing rules in the costal zone
Stabbing in Terra Linda; suspect arrested
SRPD Social Media Post: On Tuesday evening (8/12/25), SRPD officers arrested Antoinae Tajzahnique Austin, a 30-year-old San Rafael resident, after she assaulted a victim with a knife and threatened another in two different incidents. Austin fled both scenes, prompting a search for her in … [Read more...] about Stabbing in Terra Linda; suspect arrested
Marin preps for the rainy season
While it is easy to forget during the hot, dry months of summer, winters can bring intense storms to Marin, delivering significant impacts across the county, including downed trees, landslides, damaged roadways and flooded streets. Minimizing such impacts and reducing flood risk is the driving force … [Read more...] about Marin preps for the rainy season
Good neighbors detain woman hitting child in Novato
On July 30 at about 1 p.m., Novato Police officers responded Code 3 (emergency lights and sirens) to an apartment complex on Ignacio Boulevard about a woman hitting a young boy and attempting to steal his bicycle. While officers were on the way, community members restrained the woman, … [Read more...] about Good neighbors detain woman hitting child in Novato
Opinion: Californians dodge a bullet with Kamala
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Have you heard the sigh of relief coming from California? No, that’s not the news that the Russian tsunami risk is over; it’s the joy people there are experiencing after the news that Kamala Harris won’t run for governor. Here’s the note she sent to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Californians dodge a bullet with Kamala
Cops sweep sex registrant homes in Marin; two arrested for allegedly possessing child porn
On Wednesday, July 23, the Novato Police Department, in coordination with the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Rafael Police Department, conducted a compliance operation on seven registered sex offenders in Marin. People convicted of certain sexual offenses are required to register personal … [Read more...] about Cops sweep sex registrant homes in Marin; two arrested for allegedly possessing child porn