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. SAUSALITO Pajama Man: A man known to frequent downtown Sausalito and do weird things was reported standing on Coloma … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dope smokin’ man in PJs obstructs traffic, dogs off leash everywhere and social media site dishes dirt
Marin learns how to be more proactive for cybersecurity threats
As cyberattacks continue to threaten communities nationwide, Bay Area counties are taking proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and deter bad actors online. The County of Marin recently hosted nearly 150 participants from counties, cities, special districts, and critical infrastructure sectors … [Read more...] about Marin learns how to be more proactive for cybersecurity threats
Another ‘Beat Up The Sheriff’ meeting in Marin
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’