Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The idea of establishing a committee to better facilitate the relationship between law enforcement and the community is a grand idea. It became a reality in San Rafael, Marin County's largest town, when the City Council approved the bylaws for the … [Read more...] about In the best of worlds, San Rafael’s Police Advisory and Accountability Committee should work both ways
Probationers honored for turning their lives around
Boris Rodriguez of Novato is a responsible young man now, but for much of his adult life he was responsible for a lot of anguish. Three convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs got him intimately involved with the justice system, of which the Marin County Probation … [Read more...] about Probationers honored for turning their lives around
Marin County Genealogial Society’s March meeting
Marin 911: Mary Poppins shooed away from downtown shops, gloves with ‘weird substance’ left in burglarized car
SAUSALITO Biden-like Driver: A man displaying Biden-like dementia was seen driving on a flat tire on Bridgeway. He was reported “not alert” and with possible “dementia.” Citizens stood by the driver awaiting police. Service provided. Mary Poppins: A homeless woman in a black coat and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mary Poppins shooed away from downtown shops, gloves with ‘weird substance’ left in burglarized car
Huffman: ‘This is the best we can do’ to stop Israel’s ‘over the top’ military campaign in Gaza
Today, Feb. 9, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) issued the following statement following the news that President Joe Biden issued a national security memorandum that places new restrictions on the use of U.S. military aid: “I have stood firmly with President Joe Biden on two important … [Read more...] about Huffman: ‘This is the best we can do’ to stop Israel’s ‘over the top’ military campaign in Gaza
A cub reporter and Tarzan in Las Vegas
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick In the winter of 1976, I walked into the newsroom of the Las Vegas Review-Journal fresh from the U.S. Navy and a brief stopover at the Northern Arizona University School of Journalism. I arrived full of confidence. But, I found out quickly that as a … [Read more...] about A cub reporter and Tarzan in Las Vegas
Fairfax battered in weekend’s storm
Over the weekend, Fairfax experienced heavy rains and wind that caused power outages throughout Fairfax, and the rest of California. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) called this “one of the top three most damaging, single-day storms on record.” When PG&E notified the Town of … [Read more...] about Fairfax battered in weekend’s storm
Contra Costa cops catch alleged Marin County burglar
The Novato Police Department issued this press release, detailing the arrest of a Hurcules, CA, man believed to be involved in the burglary of two stores in Novato's Square Shopping Center. On February 2, 2023, Novato Police responded to The Square Shopping Center in Novato, regarding two … [Read more...] about Contra Costa cops catch alleged Marin County burglar
Attention complainers: Novato makes it easier to report non-emergency issues
Have you heard about Novato’s Service Request tool? The city's online reporting tool, according to a press release, allows people with complaints to report non-emergency issues around town from the convenience of an electronic device. It’s the easiest way to notify City staff of problems like … [Read more...] about Attention complainers: Novato makes it easier to report non-emergency issues
Marin County bringing ‘Clean Slate’ services to county’s only Black community
Afternoon walk-up events in Marin City the past two years have been big successes, so several County of Marin departments are bringing the Clean Slate program back again on Thursday, February 15. The idea behind the Clean Slate event – orchestrated with Black History Month in mind – is to bring an … [Read more...] about Marin County bringing ‘Clean Slate’ services to county’s only Black community