By Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom put a target on the back of Marin. The threatened violence with which we are now faced is his fault. I don’t think there’s any other way to see it. Last Friday the governor, who is from Marin, told a story about racism in Marin. He … [Read more...] about Governor owes Marin an apology
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Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further reopenings under the shelter-in-place order. Outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, and curbside library services join child care and summer/sports camps as business sectors allowed to reopen to patrons … [Read more...] about Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Governor orders ballots mailed to all on voter rolls
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order ordering every registered voter in the state be mailed a ballot for the November presidential election. The executive order does not replace in-person voting, Newsom said during a press conference on Friday. The plan is controversial … [Read more...] about Governor orders ballots mailed to all on voter rolls
Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Sonoma County tapped the brakes on reopening this week as the county began seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. The county was an early adopter of reopening. Now it's the first to backtrack on reopening. In the last two weeks, Sonoma County's case rate doubled. Dr. Sundari Mase reported "a … [Read more...] about Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Doctors find sacrifice and reward
By Derek WilsonMarinscopeThere’s plenty of laughing and singing during the carpool ride to the next stop. The work isn’t always fun, but the relationships can be rewarding.“It’s been a lot of hard work, but a lot of really gratifying work,” said Dr. Elizabeth Lowe, who helped get a mobile testing … [Read more...] about Doctors find sacrifice and reward
Prescription drug racketeering
SAN FRANCISCO – Mihran Stepanyan, Artur Stepanyan, Yan German, and Khachig Geuydjian pleaded guilty today to crimes stemming from their respective roles in a wide-ranging racketeering conspiracy involving diversion of prescription drugs, money laundering, bank fraud, identity theft, and additional … [Read more...] about Prescription drug racketeering
Rep. Huffman backs two relief bills
Press Release Today, Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced his support for two bills that ensure that urgently needed relief continues to be available to Americans impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Huffman is now a cosponsor of the Paycheck Recovery Act, led by Rep. … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman backs two relief bills
Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Even in Marin, one of the most affluent counties in America, the COVID-19 lockdown has produced soaring numbers of hungry people. Marin County reported last week that applications for food assistance from CalFresh soared 343 percent from last year. CalFresh, which replaced food stamps, is for people … [Read more...] about Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Coronavirus tennis, anyone?
Ever had a dream that makes perfect sense when you wake, but by the time you brush your teeth it sounds completely mad?Some coronavirus task force meetings must be like that. For example, how did the new rules on tennis come about? That had to be one weird discussion.Dr. No: We believe we can safely … [Read more...] about Coronavirus tennis, anyone?
Cities face budget shortfalls
Sherman R. FrederickMarinscopeEvery city faces budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. And Novato is no different. The city’s Council heard a report from city staff last week and hardly any of it was encouraging. As he turned the meeting over to new Finance Director Amy Cunningham to … [Read more...] about Cities face budget shortfalls