By John Clayton When my friends and I encountered the fresh grizzly bear scat, we were deep in Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness, 20 miles from a trailhead. I’d seen grizzlies before—from the car. But this experience was on a whole other level. I felt vulnerable, nervous. I also felt fully … [Read more...] about Opinion: You’re not the boss in wilderness
Joe doesn’t live here anymore
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick President Joe Biden will soon have his annual physical, but the White House spokesliar says it will not include a cognitive test. And, everyone knows why: Joe doesn’t live here anymore. We know this beyond a shadow of a doubt in a number of … [Read more...] about Joe doesn’t live here anymore
NATO as provocateur: Trump as Pawn
By Tom H. Hastings Vidkun Quisling was a Norwegian leader who capitulated to Hitler. He was Norwegian, and he was taller than our Austrian dictator, which made him smile obsequiously when in the presence of his Fuhrer boss. Norwegians came to despise Quisling. Even today, his name is eponymous … [Read more...] about NATO as provocateur: Trump as Pawn
Heavy rains flood Fairfax
Heavy rain Saturday (Feb. 17) night flooded downtown Fairfax and throughout Marin County. A flood watch is in effect for Marin County as more rain and gusty winds are expected throughout the three-day weekend. A Flood Watch is in effect from 10AM Sunday 2/18 - 10AM Wednesday 2/21, per the US … [Read more...] about Heavy rains flood Fairfax
Marin 911: Erratic homeless behavior keeps cops busy; more mail tampering reported
SAUSALITO Vandalism: A car parked on Bridgeway had its windshield smashed overnight. Report taken. Potty Mouth: A homeless person walked on Cypress Place every morning and every evening yelling profanities and racial slurs in front of kids. He’s dressed in black. Service provided. Agitated: … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Erratic homeless behavior keeps cops busy; more mail tampering reported
Dispatcher honored with lifesaving award
Last week MCSO dispatcher Reina Franklin, along with others, was honored and given a lifesaving award from Novato Police Dept due to her contribution on a medical aide prior to law enforcement units arriving on scene. Communications Manager Costello, Captain Harrington, Sheriff Scardina, along with … [Read more...] about Dispatcher honored with lifesaving award
Hit & run suspect arrested in Novato; two kids on bikes treated at the scene
The Novato Police Department reports this today on social media: Multiple Vehicle Collisions on Center Road Result in Arrest On February 13, 2024 around 6:25PM, Novato Police Officers responded to the report of two collisions in the areas of Center Road at Holstrom Circle and Center Road at … [Read more...] about Hit & run suspect arrested in Novato; two kids on bikes treated at the scene
County rolling up its sleeves to make Marin a little less racist
Marin County Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers All over America, indicators of community well-being have shown troubling disparities by race, including in Marin County. In recent years, the County of Marin created an Office of Equity and a Race Equity Action Plan to advance policies … [Read more...] about County rolling up its sleeves to make Marin a little less racist
Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates opening Eden Housing
Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, and Eden Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer, held a celebration to commemorate the official grand opening of the new Vivalon Healthy Aging … [Read more...] about Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates opening Eden Housing
Sheriff deputy makes traffic stop that yields gun, cash, dope and arrest
On 2/12/24, a Deputy on patrol in Southern Marin noticed a vehicle with an equipment violation and conducted a routine enforcement stop. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle initially provided a false name to the Deputy. Ultimately the Deputy was able to identify the subject as Joshua … [Read more...] about Sheriff deputy makes traffic stop that yields gun, cash, dope and arrest