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. MILL VALLEY Tat Man: A homeless man with a shopping cart full of stuff, dumped it on the ground, cranked up a speaker … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Neighbor periodically walks neighborhood brandishing a gun! Oops, never mind it’s a pooper scooper
Huffman, Schiff concerned about MMIP — Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
On March 26, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Adam Schiff (CA-30) introduced the Tribal Community Protection Act, legislation to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) on tribal lands by encouraging record sharing between tribal and state/local law … [Read more...] about Huffman, Schiff concerned about MMIP — Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Five California women in the 200 most beloved American heroines
The narratives of progress and innovation have glossed over the monumental contributions of women. From science and technology to the vanguards of business and social reform, women have been instrumental in shaping our modern world. Yet, their stories often remain unrecognized, their triumphs … [Read more...] about Five California women in the 200 most beloved American heroines
Adam Black retires from the Novato Fire District
Novato Fire District's Training Captain Adam Black's has called it a career after an incredible 24 years of dedicated service to the District. He began in 2000 as a firefighter/paramedic. Throughout his career, he consistently rose to the challenge, taking on promotions to Engineer, Captain, and … [Read more...] about Adam Black retires from the Novato Fire District
Lost dog in the mall befriends cops, then reunited with owner
On March 20 at 9:45 p.m., the San Rafael's finest responded to a call about a little dog found loose at the Northgate One shopping center in Terra Linda. No call (or dog) is too small for police attention. Police took possession of the fluffy little critter and asked for help finding the owner. … [Read more...] about Lost dog in the mall befriends cops, then reunited with owner
Grants to connect people to parks
This summer, the County of Marin will award up to $200,000 in Parks Measure A funding to community-based organizations to help overcome barriers and connect communities to parks. The maximum grant is $10,000 per applicant. Over the past 10 years, this program overseen by Marin County Parks has … [Read more...] about Grants to connect people to parks
19th century Sausalito: From Frances With Love
By Larry Clinton, Sausalito Historical SocietyFrances Reed was born in Sausalito in 1887 to the Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Reed. She was a skilled writer and avid diarist, and married Henry Milner Rideout, well-known novelist and short story writer and former professor at Harvard University. When … [Read more...] about 19th century Sausalito: From Frances With Love
Deadline to pay taxes approaches; square up or face a penalty
Wednesday, April 10, is the last day for property owners to pay the second installment of their 2023-24 property taxes bill without penalty. Taxpayers are encouraged to pay early to avoid penalties.Payments sent by mail must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before April 10. Property … [Read more...] about Deadline to pay taxes approaches; square up or face a penalty
Opinion: How the Biden Administration censored free speech during the COVID pandemic
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive If you think the Biden Administration did not censor speech during the pandemic, then there’s a chance you drank the water at Camp Lejeune. You may be entitled to immediate compensation. The prevailing truth is that from the time of feather pens to … [Read more...] about Opinion: How the Biden Administration censored free speech during the COVID pandemic
Swastikas spray painted over Ukrainian flags in Mill Valley; hunt for the haters is on
Press Release from the Mill Valley PD: On Saturday, March 23, 2024, around 12:30 PM, Mill Valley police officers responded to a report of vandalism in the 100 block of Molino Avenue. Witnesses informed the officers that someone had used an aerosol can to spray black Swastikas on Ukrainian … [Read more...] about Swastikas spray painted over Ukrainian flags in Mill Valley; hunt for the haters is on