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Don't Let Porch Pirates Ruin Your Holidays
This year's holiday shopping season is already well underway. Record-breaking online sales are expected due to the pandemic, and that means more package deliveries and increased opportunities for package theft.
12/4/2020 7:00 PM
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Progress Report on the City's Racial Justice Initiatives
The City Council has committed the City of Sausalito to an ongoing effort to develop programs and initiatives to address the legacy of systemic racism. Below is a progress report on the City's efforts since the previous update on August 14.
11/20/2020 6:20 PM
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Park for Free at On-Street Parking Meters in December
From December 1, 2020, through January 1, 2021, residents and visitors will be able to park for free for up to three hours at Sausalito's on-street parking meters in the downtown area. This long-standing annual program encourages holiday shopping with our local merchants.
11/20/2020 6:00 PM
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Draft Body Worn Camera Policy
The City Council has selected the Community Safety/Disaster Preparedness Committee to be the conduit for public input regarding the Sausalito Police Department's Draft Body Worn Camera Policy.
11/20/2020 5:45 PM
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Sausalito Police Make Arrests for Vehicle Thefts, Burglary Tools
During the week that began on Saturday, November 7, officers of the Sausalito Police Department made five arrests in three separate incidents involving residents of other jurisdictions who drove into Sausalito.
11/13/2020 6:20 PM
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Coyotes in Sausalito
Coyotes have become an increasingly familiar presence in Sausalito. Western coyotes typically weigh 18 to 30 pounds and look similar to a small shepherd or collie-type dog, but have longer, denser fur and pointed, erect ears.
11/6/2020 7:05 PM
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Juveniles Arrested for Vehicle Theft
Further investigation revealed that both juveniles were runaways from Petaluma, and that the 16-year-old was driving under the influence of an over-the-counter medication.
10/16/2020 6:30 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle
At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition camera system of a stolen vehicle entering Sausalito from Monte Mar Avenue.
10/9/2020 7:15 PM
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City Manager Adam Politzer to Retire in December
City Manager Adam Politzer will be retiring at the end of December 2020 after 13 years as the City's chief administrator. His retirement caps a 33-year career in local government, including 20 years with the City of Sausalito.
9/25/2020 7:30 PM
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New Bike Path for Nevada Street Under Consideration
On Monday, September 21, the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal to install a two-way bike path on the north side of Nevada Street, creating a safe zone for children and adults to bike to and from Bridgeway and the campus of Willow Creek Academy.
9/18/2020 7:20 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest for Burglary Tools
At approximately 8:56 p.m. on Friday, September 11, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition cameras of a stolen 2006 Chevrolet Silverado entering Sausalito from Alexander Avenue. The Chevrolet had been reported stolen out of San Francisco on September 10.
9/18/2020 6:00 PM
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Sausalito Police Make Arrest for Assault
At approximately 5:21 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, officers of the Sausalito Police Department were dispatched to the area of 3 Gate 5 Road on the report of a physical fight between a man and a woman.
9/11/2020 8:05 PM
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Sign Up to Receive Evacuation Alerts
Alert Marin and Nixle are two essential notification tools that will be used to alert and advise Sausalito residents in the event of an evacuation due to wildfire.
8/28/2020 8:00 PM
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Prevent Theft from Your Parked Vehicle
Sausalito has been hit by a rash of recent thefts from vehicles parked on neighborhood streets. The Sausalito Police Department has increased its patrols in response. You can do your part to reduce the likelihood of theft by taking the following precautions...
8/28/2020 7:40 PM
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Prepare for a Wildfire and Evacuation
The smoke drifting over Sausalito from the wildfires to the north of us are an unpleasant reminder that fire season has begun.
8/21/2020 7:50 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest for Stolen Vehicle
At approximately 11:39 p.m. on Monday, August 17, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition cameras of a stolen vehicle entering Sausalito from Spencer Avenue. The vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Camry, had been stolen from Daly City earlier that day.
8/19/2020 6:00 PM
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Update on Racial Justice Initiatives
At its meeting on July 7, the Sausalito City Council committed the City to an ongoing effort to develop programs and initiatives to address the inequities created by systemic racism.
8/14/2020 6:40 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest for Probation Violation
At approximately 3:32 p.m. on Monday, August 10, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition cameras of a stolen vehicle entering Sausalito from the 4000 block of Bridgeway.
8/14/2020 5:00 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Methamphetamines
At approximately 8:17 p.m. on Friday, July 17, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition cameras of a stolen 2019 Nissan Sentra entering Sausalito from the 4000 block of Bridgeway.
7/24/2020 2:20 PM
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Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise
Catalytic converter thefts have been on a rise throughout California, and during the last two months we have had six cases in Sausalito alone. Thieves have been primarily targeting the Toyota Prius. However, other types of vehicles can also be victimized.
7/17/2020 3:05 PM