Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Long-time Marin photographer Bruce Forrester has spent the past 50 years photographing people and events for a wide range of publications, corporate and private clients and just for fun. On April 18, he will give a Zoom presentation on two collections of … [Read more...] about Slide Show of historic Sausalito photos set for April 18
Next ‘Community Chat’ in Mill Valley set for April 29
Mill Valley Mayor Urban Carmel, Councilmember Max Perrey, and City Manager Todd Cusimano invite you to a “Community Chat” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, at Mill Valley City Hall or online. This is one in a series of informal meetings intended to allow you to discuss current issues, ask questions, … [Read more...] about Next ‘Community Chat’ in Mill Valley set for April 29
Marin 911: School fights in Mill Valley; hate crime arrest in Novato
MILL VALLEY Ouch: A Mill Valley student went to the hospital after receiving a hard kick to the testicles in a fight. Hospital reported it to the police. Service provided. Unwanted Text Message: A parent of a middle-schooler contacted police about his 13-year-old receiving unwanted text … [Read more...] about Marin 911: School fights in Mill Valley; hate crime arrest in Novato
Fentanyl deaths hammer Marin, forum set to address the crisis
The coalition committed to addressing the opioid overdose crisis in Marin County invites community members to its annual virtual forum at 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 10. Online registration is free and open through the time of the event. This year’s OD Free Marin forum, “Working … [Read more...] about Fentanyl deaths hammer Marin, forum set to address the crisis
Now for something different: You can borrow a local work of art to enjoy at home via the Marin County Free Library
Clear off your shelf; make a space on your wall. You can use your library card to borrow a work of art by a Marin artist at these Marin County Free Library branches: South Novato, Point Reyes Station, Inverness, Corte Madera, and Marin City. Each location will have six pieces of art to … [Read more...] about Now for something different: You can borrow a local work of art to enjoy at home via the Marin County Free Library
Tale of two Marin cities: San Anselmo’s good relationship with its citizens; Fairfax leaders bent toward authoritarianism
Dear Editor: This is a letter I sent to Fairfax Mayor Coler and Council members Ackerman, Blash, Cutrano and Hellman: At the March 12, 2024 meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council, it was surprising to hear so many people exclaim, "This is not Fairfax!” It was made very clear, by both … [Read more...] about Tale of two Marin cities: San Anselmo’s good relationship with its citizens; Fairfax leaders bent toward authoritarianism
Central Marin Police sued after encounter with man having a medical emergency
It wasn’t long ago that the Central Marin Police posted on social media about how proud they were that the entire police force was trained under the ABLE Project to “successfully intervene” to prevent police misconduct and mistakes. Here is the full post: “The Central Marin Police is … [Read more...] about Central Marin Police sued after encounter with man having a medical emergency
Book Talk with Lisa Hamilton, Fairfax author
Thursday, April 25 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMFairfax Women's ClubJoin local author Lisa M. Hamilton for a discussion of her new book, The Hungry Season: A Journey of War, Love, and Survival (Little, Brown) at the Women’s Club in Fairfax.This event is made possible through Recreation’s new partnership with … [Read more...] about Book Talk with Lisa Hamilton, Fairfax author
Unfunny Scotland — woke liberalism turns authoritarian
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Lenny Bruce once said “If you can't say "F***" you can't say, "F*** the government.” I can only imagine the “F” bombs he’d drop if he lived to see the woke brand of crazy oppression enveloping Scotland right now. The government there enacted the Hate … [Read more...] about Unfunny Scotland — woke liberalism turns authoritarian
Marin 911: Police examining two social media posts, one of a sex bullying nature; another describing multiple ways to kill a fellow student
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety issues in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. FAIRFAX Vodka Pants: A citizen saw a kid drinking from a vodka bottle hidden in his pants at Contratti Park. Service … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Police examining two social media posts, one of a sex bullying nature; another describing multiple ways to kill a fellow student