NOVATO
Suspect accused of
Islamic center attack
A San Rafael man was arrested after an alleged pepper spray attack at an Islamic prayer and study site in Novato.
The incident happened at about 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Islamic Center of North Marin on Redwood Boulevard, Novato police Capt. Sasha D’Amico reported. He appeared to carry a firearm in his bag, D’Amico said.
The suspect sprayed a witness who tried to restrain him, then fled, D’Amico said. A surveillance camera recorded him.
Investigators identified the suspect and took him into custody Tuesday morning. They did not find a firearm at his home and do not have enough evidence to allege a hate crime, D’Amico said.
David John Margoliash, 48, was arrested on suspicion of unlawfully using tear gas, disturbing a religious meeting and being a felon in possession of tear gas. He was booked into the Marin County Jail, where his bail was set at $250,000. He told jail staff that his occupation is filmmaker.
The center, a nonprofit organization, began its observance of the Ramadan holiday on Monday.
BELVEDERE
Key hearing set on
Mallard Pointe plan
The Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing on a proposal to demolish 22 residences and build 40 new ones on Mallard Road.
The hearing on the Mallard Pointe project will include design review and a tentative subdivision map. The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 19.
The commission will also consider a 281-square-foot addition and decks at 101 Bayview Ave, and retroactive approvals for work at 6 Buckeye Road.
LARKSPUR
Official approves
addition to home
A city zoning administrator has approved a residential expansion project at 55 Orange Ave.
The application calls for a 230-square-foot second-story addition at the four-bedroom home, plus interior remodeling.
The zoning administrator held a hearing on the project on March 6.
ROSS VALLEY
Bald Hill project
to clear out weeds
The Marin County Parks and Open Space District is seeking volunteers to help remove French and Scotch broom on Bald Hill.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for participants 8 and older. Organizers will lead volunteers to the work site from Deer Park at 8:45 a.m.
Organizers will supply tools, gloves, food and water, but participants should bring water bottles. Registration is required at shorturl.at/aORU3. More information is available by emailing Greg.Reza@marincounty.gov.
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