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Get Ready for the Next Earthquake
Earthquakes are a natural, sudden, and violent shaking of the Earth's surface. They are caused by the shifting of underground rock. Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse and heavy items to fall, resulting in injuries and property damage.
7/12/2019 3:00 PM
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Prepare Yourself for a Public Safety Power Shutoff
The expanded program means that even if Sausalito is not directly threatened by a wildfire in Southern Marin, Sausalito residents may be without power for an extended period if our power comes from a line that passes through an area experiencing extreme fire danger conditions.
6/21/2019 2:30 PM
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Felon Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Possession of Stolen Property
Myles Gipson was arrested and booked into the Marin County Jail for vehicle theft, grand theft, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a felon in possession of a stun gun.
6/3/2019 4:00 PM
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Police VIPS Can Check Your House While You're on Vacation
You can rest easier when you're on vacation knowing that you've arranged for the Sausalito Police Department's Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) to do a vacation house check while you're away.
5/31/2019 3:30 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest for Vehicle Theft
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 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.
5/17/2019 4:10 PM
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City Developing Pilot Program for At-Risk Anchor-Outs
The City Council has approved the concept of a pilot program to transition some of the people living precariously on boats in Sausalito waters into live-aboard slips or homes on land.
4/19/2019 4:25 PM
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Semi-Trailer Crash and Fire at Highway 101
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, a semi-trailer belonging to Goodwill Industries crashed through a guard rail and burst into flames at northbound Highway 101 between the Robin Williams Tunnel and the exit to Spencer Avenue.
4/5/2019 4:45 PM
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Beware of Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
Cyberattacks and financial scams are rampant and often target senior citizens. In this article, you'll find tips that may help in defending yourself against these types of schemes.
4/5/2019 4:10 PM
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Sausalito Police Arrest Subject for Possession of a Stolen Car after Pursuit on Foot
Officers caught up to Linton in the storage room and after a short struggle took him into custody. Neither Linton nor the Officers were injured during the incident.
3/31/2019 12:30 PM
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City Council Receives Update on Mobile Showers Pilot Program
At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 26, Lieutenant Bill Fraass of the Sausalito Police Department presented an update on a six-month pilot program that is currently underway to provide mobile shower service in Sausalito.
3/29/2019 4:00 PM
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Construction Equipment Vandalized at Dunphy Park
Excavators belonging to a City contractor were vandalized on two separate occasions at the Dunphy Park construction site in late February 2019.
3/8/2019 2:35 PM
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Update on the Mudslide at Sausalito Boulevard
The stability of the hillside above Sausalito Boulevard that released more than 3,500 cubic yards of earth and debris on February 14 continues to be a top priority for the City of Sausalito and the National Park Service.
3/1/2019 3:00 PM
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License Plate Cameras Lead to Arrest
At approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, the Sausalito Police Department received an alert from its license plate recognition cameras of a stolen vehicle entering Sausalito from Alexander Avenue.
2/15/2019 4:30 PM
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San Francisco Man Arrested for Warrants and Possession of Stolen Property in Sausalito
On Sunday, February 10, the Sausalito Police Department received multiple calls from residents regarding a man walking onto properties and looking into parked vehicles.
2/11/2019 4:00 PM
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Weekend Storm Creates Multiple Incidents on Richardson Bay
A winter storm struck Sausalito on Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2.
2/8/2019 11:30 AM
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Sausalito Police Arrest Convicted Felon for Possession of Counterfeit Cash and a Firearm
Investigation revealed that Dean, a convicted felon in the state of California, had entered the liquor store and attempted to pass two counterfeit $100 bills.
2/2/2019 9:40 PM
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A Busy Week for Mother Nature
Public works and public safety personnel were kept busy this week by a series of minor natural disasters that provided a reminder of Sausalito's somewhat precarious position between its steep hillsides and the waters of Richardson Bay.
1/25/2019 3:30 PM
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City Council to Consider Modification to Waterfront Management Plan
At the City Council meeting on January 22, Chief John Rohrbacher of the Sausalito Police Department will ask the Council to modify the priorities in the Waterfront Management Plan. The proposed modification calls for the addition of a new two-part strategy for occupied vessels on Sausalito waters.
1/18/2019 3:20 PM
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Winter Storm Causes Minimal Damage in Sausalito
Sausalito escaped with minimal damage from the storm that struck the area on January 16 and 17.
1/18/2019 3:15 PM
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Area Nonprofits Receive Grants from Holiday Parking Fund
At its meeting on December 11, the City Council awarded this year's grants from the holiday parking fund. The grants totaled $5,000 and went to non-profit organizations that provide services to Marin County's neediest residents.
12/14/2018 3:30 PM