The Novato Police Department is brushing up on their lifesaving skills in light of the rising number of fentanyl deaths hitting Marin. The staff is participated in comprehensive training to address emergency situations within the community. The training encompassed essential lifesaving skills … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest prepping for rising fentanyl ODs
Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety and crime issues right here in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Bad Tag: A citizen in Tam Valley complained that his cars keep getting tagged. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Joe Biden juiced for the SOTU?
I suspect he was, but NOT the kind of juice his detractors hope for. Check out my thoughts here. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden juiced for the SOTU?
Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial
Marin kids Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth were teenagers on 26 July 2019 when a Italian plain clothes police in a drug deal gone bad. They were convicted, but the country's high court has granted them a new trial on the grounds that they may not have spoken enough Italian to know what … [Read more...] about Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial
Marin program helping the undocumented received award
A County of Marin initiative that helps local undocumented community members obtain driver’s licenses is officially an award-winning program. The Marin County Public Defender’s Office was notified this week that the California Public Defender’s Association recognized Marin’s … [Read more...] about Marin program helping the undocumented received award
Get you smile on: March 7, 2024
Smile of the Day - March 7, 2024. … [Read more...] about Get you smile on: March 7, 2024
Overcharging by merchants down from the pandemic; but still higher in poor areas
The number of Marin County businesses found to be overcharging customers is down from the fraudulent surge experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the new 2023 Marin County Consumer Protection Report presented to the Board of Supervisors on March 5. Staff from … [Read more...] about Overcharging by merchants down from the pandemic; but still higher in poor areas
Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Local and county officials, including U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, toured Bolinas Road, which suffered damage from winter storms and requires an estimated $30.29 million in repairs for a 6.5-mile stretch. The Town is collaborating with the County for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with … [Read more...] about Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
The Town Council adopted the 2023-31 Housing Element on December 13, 2023. The Housing Element Update is Fairfax's housing plan for the next 8 years (2023-2031). The Housing Element was submitted as required to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for … [Read more...] about Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
Meet the new middle school principal at Novato’s Sinaloa Middle School
The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Christy Stocker as the Principal for Sinaloa Middle School, effective July 1, 2024. The NUSD Board of Trustees approved the appointment at its March 5, 2024, board meeting. Ms. Stocker has been serving as the Interim … [Read more...] about Meet the new middle school principal at Novato’s Sinaloa Middle School