lThe Novato Historical Guild will hold its Quarterly Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave. Featured speaker will be 57-year Novato resident Ed Ryken. His topic: “This Old Rock: The 500-year Story of How Alcatraz transformed the Bay … [Read more...] about Novato Historical Guild features Ed Ryken on the 500-year history of Alcatraz
Magic show set in Novato
Get ready for a day of enchantment on Saturday, Feb. 24. Join the City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department for a FREE Spring Magic Show at Novato City Hall! Immerse yourself in a world of wonder and amazement! To accommodate everyone, two time slots are offered —10 AM or … [Read more...] about Magic show set in Novato
She’s a biter!
The Marin County Sheriff's Department reported today that on Wednesday (Feb. 21) a woman tried to steal items from a Kentfield grocery story. She bit an employee who tried to stop her. Deputies detained the suspect, who was booked on charges of public drunkeness and resisting deputies. … [Read more...] about She’s a biter!
Marin cop phones working fine
Law enforcement agencies in Marin report that despite the nationwide outage of AT&T, police phones are working active. Also, please do not dial 911 to test your phone. Here is a link for the latest news on the AT&T outage. … [Read more...] about Marin cop phones working fine
Marin 911: Man points gun at cars in Fairfax, homeless dude barks at passersby, Lego theft in Marin City
Editor’s Note: 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. FAIRFAX Trapped: On Feb. 17 police helped an employee of a downtown book store get out after being … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man points gun at cars in Fairfax, homeless dude barks at passersby, Lego theft in Marin City
55 years service to San Rafael
San Rafael Police Department’s Reserve Officer Mark Hedeen is retiring after 55 years of service to the San Rafael Community. Reserve Officer Hedeen was joined by SRPD Officers, Marine Auxiliary Volunteers, City of San Rafael Leadership, family, friends, and community members as the San Rafael … [Read more...] about 55 years service to San Rafael
Felon on bicycle in Novato stopped, booked for possession of a firearm stolen in Sacramento
On Feb, 17 about midnight, a Novato Police Officer noticed a person riding a bike without lights on Redwood Boulevard. The officer contacted the rider, and he identified himself as Travis Wine, a 28-year-old Novato resident. Wine was currently on Marin County Probation and was searched per his … [Read more...] about Felon on bicycle in Novato stopped, booked for possession of a firearm stolen in Sacramento
Rent control ‘implementation’ on special Fairfax Town Council meeting agenda; details unspecified
The Town Council will hold a Special Town Council meeting on Thursday, February 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfax Women's Club. The agenda will highlight: Details on the rent control implementation item were not available on the town's website. The Fairfax Town Council has been at odds with … [Read more...] about Rent control ‘implementation’ on special Fairfax Town Council meeting agenda; details unspecified
Again, President Biden visits the wealthy in the Bay Area; bypasses everyday people living under his policies
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive President Joe Biden is back in the Bay Area and we’d be remiss in not reminding everyone that it’s another fundraising trip in which the president will only rub elbows with wealthy donors. Last time Mr. Biden was in the area, he helicoptered into … [Read more...] about Again, President Biden visits the wealthy in the Bay Area; bypasses everyday people living under his policies
Public asked to help find Novato’s new city manager
The Novato City Council has initiated a recruitment for a new City Manager. As part of this process, the Council is seeking input from the community on what skills and attributes you think are needed for Novato’s next City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is … [Read more...] about Public asked to help find Novato’s new city manager