This is a press release from the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). In February, the two organizations filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) against the Berkeley school district … [Read more...] about Jewish organizations file complaint about Berkeley public schools
Novato man arrested for starting San Rafael vegetation fire with homemade fireworks
Cary Newman, a 54-year-old Novato resident, was arrested by San Rafael Police after he set off homemade fireworks that caused a small vegetation fire in Terra Linda. SRFD was able to extinguish the fire, and no one was injured. Newman was booked into the Marin County Jail on several charges related … [Read more...] about Novato man arrested for starting San Rafael vegetation fire with homemade fireworks
Novato boy takes the helm of Marin County government
Marin County native Derek Johnson raised his right hand and took an oath to serve as the new County Executive for Marin County during the May 7 Board of Supervisors session. Johnson, who has more than 25 years of local government management experience, was named County Executive in February … [Read more...] about Novato boy takes the helm of Marin County government
Bobcats need protection, not killing for their pelts
Ted Williams/Writers on the Range Unlike the rest of modern wildlife management, killing bobcats is unregulated, driven not by science but by fur prices. We’re stuck in the 19th Century when market hunters, for example, shot boatloads of waterfowl with 10-foot-long, 100-pound “punt … [Read more...] about Bobcats need protection, not killing for their pelts
Fairfax man found dead in ocean after arrest on sex charges
On Wednesday, May 1, at approximately 2:36 p.m. it was reported to 9-1-1 a surfer was possibly washed out to sea within the Point Reyes National Seashore at Drakes Beach. The surfer was last seen at 10:00 a.m. and a surfboard, later determined to belong to the missing surfer washed ashore at … [Read more...] about Fairfax man found dead in ocean after arrest on sex charges
Save the planet with induction cooking
Induction cooking is gaining in popularity as more residents are looking to cut gas usage and upgrade kitchen appliances. Coincidentally, local governments like the County of Marin are encouraging such climate-friendly conversions to reach sustainability goals. Marin residents can get a free … [Read more...] about Save the planet with induction cooking
What the dead can tell you: Meeting of the Marin County Genealogical Society
The Marin County Genealogical Society will hold a vital meeting on May 23. Information on the topics and details to registered are below. … [Read more...] about What the dead can tell you: Meeting of the Marin County Genealogical Society
Revised plan cuts Marin City housing deal
Marin County Special to Marinscope A new affordable housing project in Marin City could now be significantly smaller – a maximum of 42 units instead of the originally proposed 74 – in response to concerns expressed by the Marin City community. The Marin County Community Development Agency … [Read more...] about Revised plan cuts Marin City housing deal
Signatures gathered to put rent control in San Anselmo up for public vote
San Anselmo Rent Control Referendum Surpasses Signature Goal in Record Time Petition Drive Puts New Rent Ordinance On Hold Pending Potential November Ballot Vote On Thursday, May 2, citizens will assemble at San Anselmo Town Hall at 10 a.m. to deliver completed Rent Control Referendum petitions … [Read more...] about Signatures gathered to put rent control in San Anselmo up for public vote
Det. Josh Wax honored as ‘Community Champion’
Novato Police Department Detective Josh Wax was honored as a “2024 Community Champion” at the Community Violence Solutions (CVS) Luncheon. Detective Wax is currently assigned as the Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse Detective investigating crimes against our community. He works … [Read more...] about Det. Josh Wax honored as ‘Community Champion’