San Rafael Dui Checkpoint: Two people were arrested for DUI, one person was arrested and released for driving on a suspended license, and twelve people were issued citations for driving without a license while conducting a DUI checkpoint on Friday, July 2. The checkpoint was held in San Rafael on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: He was overweight and wore no shirt
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Cities resist ‘anything-goes’ homeless encampments
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The City of Novato will begin enforcing a new camping ordinance next week designed to clear the homeless out of Lee Gerner Park. The city’s approach to homeless encampments, which is to prohibit camping within 50-feet of critical infrastructure, such as … [Read more...] about Cities resist ‘anything-goes’ homeless encampments
Commentary: Guatemala Kamala so not ready for prime time
It comes as no surprise to Californians that Kamala Harris is coming apart at the seams on the world stage. Even her biggest fans here privately acknowledged her need for polishing outside her sycophant bubble. So, when she fell into becoming Joe Biden’s running mate, most political watchers … [Read more...] about Commentary: Guatemala Kamala so not ready for prime time
Jake Curhan signs with Seahawks
Marinscope Redwood High School and Cal graduate Jake Curhan is keeping his dreams of playing in the NFL alive with a team he knows well The 2021 NFL Draft came and went without Curhan’s name being called. But it wasn’t long after that he was contacted by the Seattle Seahawks. The ink dried … [Read more...] about Jake Curhan signs with Seahawks
Marin 911: Hey, we’re trying to eat here
Sausalito May 6 -12, 2021 Well, Ick: A woman took a dump outside within 10 feet of restaurant customers eating. Police talked to the woman and told her of the complaint. She said she was sorry but she wasn’t feeling well and next time she will “crap in her pants.” Not quite the answer police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hey, we’re trying to eat here
Re-imagining the Northgate Mall
By Derek Wilson Marinscope San Rafael, like other cities along the Highway 101 corridor in Marin County, for years has tried to find a balance between business and housing. Officials are hoping to see that balance in the future of the Northgate Mall. Mall owner Merlone Geier Partners … [Read more...] about Re-imagining the Northgate Mall
Prep sports return
By Derek Wilson Marinscope The energy normally surrounding the kickoff to the high school football season was there — although maybe a little muted — as teams around Marin County finally took the field for the first time in more than a year. With students going back to class in person … [Read more...] about Prep sports return
Sausalito designates one site — and only one site — for homeless to camp overnight
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope The words “dignity” and “compassion” were thrown around early and often at a special meeting of the Sausalito City Council on what to do about the impromptu homeless encampment that has sprung up at Dunphy Park. The camp started with one … [Read more...] about Sausalito designates one site — and only one site — for homeless to camp overnight
Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Sausalito Jan. 21 - 27, 2021 Smell of Pot: The aroma of mariuna wafted bout on Litho Street. Police were asked to check it out, which they did. A person in the thick of it was told to stop it or face a possible citation. Dunphy Park: A citizen called police to ask them how they are … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Encampment springs up in Sausalito, homeless demand parking permits and bathrooms
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope A homeless encampment has sprung up on city land adjacent to Dunphy Park. Robbie Powelson of the Tam Equity Campaign, who has also been active in establishing impromptu homeless camps in San Rafael and Novato, said the campers in Sausalito “are now … [Read more...] about Encampment springs up in Sausalito, homeless demand parking permits and bathrooms