Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Marin County held another “Beat Up The Sheriff” meeting the other day. This time relatively new Marin County Sheriff Jamie Scardina was in the hot seat explaining why he cooperates with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when illegals are … [Read more...] about Another ‘Beat Up The Sheriff’ meeting in Marin
Marin Sheriff’s Department celebrates women of the force
On International Women's Day the Marin County Sheriff's Department celebrated the women all around the world, as well as the one's close to home. Here are some of the women who make up the Marin County Sheriff's Office. From our Undersheriff to Dispatch Teams, Professional Staff, Deputies and … [Read more...] about Marin Sheriff’s Department celebrates women of the force
Art Buchwald and me
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Those of a certain vintage will know the name Art Buchwald. A Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper columnist for the Washington Post, he was widely syndicated into hundreds of newspapers. In the 1940s, he was a correspondent in Paris and knew Hemmingway … [Read more...] about Art Buchwald and me
Fire Department rescues horse stuck in deep mud
We all are familiar with the scenario of the fire department rescuing cats stuck in trees. But that's not the only animal in need of help. This week the Novato Fire Protection District responded to a horse stuck in a deep, muddy, ditch and unable to move. Novato Fire requested the Marin … [Read more...] about Fire Department rescues horse stuck in deep mud
Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
Ballot tabulation continued over the weekend for the Marin County Elections Department staff. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said over 45,000 ballots were received on Election Day and staff worked hard to ensure they would be ready for counting as soon as possible. “All 45,000 … [Read more...] about Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
Red Barn Productions announced its latest Bay Area event, Ceili On the Lake, an Irish Dance & Music Festival, on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28 at Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The event celebrates a love of traditional Irish culture. Festivalgoers are invited to come … [Read more...] about A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
San Rafael resident arrested for pepper spraying member of the Islamic Center of North Marin on first day of Ramadan
This press release was issued by the Novato Police Department at 9:44 a.m. this morning: On March 11, 2024, around 8:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a transferred 911 call from the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center. Dispatchers learned that a member of the Islamic Center of North … [Read more...] about San Rafael resident arrested for pepper spraying member of the Islamic Center of North Marin on first day of Ramadan
Biden gets his mind right on calling the ‘undocumented’ ‘illegal’
When President Joe Biden identified the alleged murderer of Layken Riley as an “illegal,” I couldn’t help but think of that iconic bowling scene in “The Big Lebowski” in which Walter Sobchak corrects the Dude about using the word “chinaman.” “I'm talking about drawing a line in the sand, … [Read more...] about Biden gets his mind right on calling the ‘undocumented’ ‘illegal’
It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade has been walking a one-mile stretch of Chileno Valley Road at twilight from October through March for the past five years to rescue newts migrating to and from Laguna Lake. The Brigade consists of about 100 volunteers who brave rain and cold to keep the … [Read more...] about It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
A special day for Novato’s Battalion Chief Scott Freedman
Novato Fire District had the pleasure of participating in Read Across America Day at Olive Elementary School. Battalion Chief, Scott Freedman, served as the guest reader, sharing important lessons about fire safety with eager 3rd graders. This event held an extra layer of significance as it … [Read more...] about A special day for Novato’s Battalion Chief Scott Freedman