The Sausalito Police arrested a suspected arsonist after a series of four fires were set along the Bridgeway corridor beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12. The arsonist moved in a southerly direction, setting fires in grass near the intersection of Bridgeway and … [Read more...] about Sausalito arsonist arrested and charged
The Marin City Juneteenth Festival
The Marin City Juneteenth Festival at Rocky Graham Park on Saturday, June 22 will be bigger and better for 2024, with an afternoon and evening of musical and spoken-word performances, great food, and booths featuring local vendors, organizations, and craftspeople. Admission to … [Read more...] about The Marin City Juneteenth Festival
Suspected fire bug on a bike arrested in Sausalito
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 10:38 AM, Sausalito Police and Marin County Fire responded to a brush fire near Bridgeway at Marinship Way. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire upon arrival. About 20 minutes later, emergency personnel received a report of a small trashcan fire … [Read more...] about Suspected fire bug on a bike arrested in Sausalito
COVID levels rise rapidly in Marin; get the shot and vulnerable older people should mask up
Local wastewater surveillance has detected a rapid rise in SARS-CoV-2 levels in the first two weeks of June, signifying increased COVID-19 transmission in our community. Local COVID-19 hospitalization rates have also increased to a three-month high. This pattern is being seen across the region. The … [Read more...] about COVID levels rise rapidly in Marin; get the shot and vulnerable older people should mask up
Eric Goltz of Kentfield Awarded Degree from UA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (06/14/2024)-- Eric Goltz of Kentfield, CA (94904), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration. UA awarded over 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. A recent … [Read more...] about Eric Goltz of Kentfield Awarded Degree from UA
DUI compliance check in Marin finds 9 out of 60 in violation; arrests, penalties ensue
On Thursday, June 13, the Marin County Probation Department led a multiagency DUI operation targeting 60 offenders with multiple convictions for driving under the influence. The operation, supported by the Novato Police Department, the California State Parks Department, the Marin County Sheriff's … [Read more...] about DUI compliance check in Marin finds 9 out of 60 in violation; arrests, penalties ensue
Cheryl Paddack to Serve as Grand Marshal of Novato Fourth of July Parade
The Novato Fourth of July Parade will feature one of the city’s most dedicated and inspirational leaders – Cheryl Paddack, CEO of North Marin Community Services – as its grand marshal this year. This year’s parade theme is “Love Where You Love ... Make a Difference.” Paddack has spent the past 25 … [Read more...] about Cheryl Paddack to Serve as Grand Marshal of Novato Fourth of July Parade
Organized retail crime in the greater Novato area leads to multiple arrests
On June 7, 2024, around 7:00PM, a Novato Police officer was following up on a prior case and was alerted to a potential theft in progress at a retail store in Vintage Oaks. Several NPD officers saturated the area and located the three individuals fleeing the store, who matched descriptions … [Read more...] about Organized retail crime in the greater Novato area leads to multiple arrests
Novato’s finest bust teen for distribution of lewd mages
Last month (May 2024), the Novato Police Department was alerted to a series of concerning social media accounts. The anonymous account holder posted comments and images meant to bully others and provoke gang violence. The account owner also offered embarrassing and illicit images of teens … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest bust teen for distribution of lewd mages
Loving the poor means examining effectiveness of welfare programs
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick There’s nothing wrong with California that a good dose of Milton Friedman couldn’t fix. Take homelessness, for example. In the last five years California spent $24 billion homelessness and the problem increased. And, due to improper follow-up, the state … [Read more...] about Loving the poor means examining effectiveness of welfare programs