Marinscope Marin County is on the verge of achieving a 100% vaccination rate. Statistics released today show that 217,351 of Marin-ers eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have received at least one shot, putting the count at 97.3%. … [Read more...] about Marin near 100% vaccination rate
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Working to end hunger in Marin — so far so good
Meeting Needs/ExtraFood ExtraFood, a county-wide food recovery nonprofit working to end hunger and food waste in Marin, delivered its 5 millionth pound of food since its founding in 2013. The milestone was reached when our volunteers picked up a generous food donation from Nugget … [Read more...] about Working to end hunger in Marin — so far so good
UC Berkeley named No. 1 school in America
Forbes Magazine this month named UC Berkeley the best college in America. In its annual rankings, the school went from 13th last year to No. 1. The magazine said this was the first public university to win Forbes’ top ranking “if you count out West Point, a military academy, taking the top spot in … [Read more...] about UC Berkeley named No. 1 school in America
County giving Marin roads a little TLC
The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a roadway improvement project the week of September 20 in the Loma Verde neighborhood of unincorporated Novato. The $850,000 project will repair and repave about one mile of roads in the area. The work is expected to be completed by early … [Read more...] about County giving Marin roads a little TLC
Week 3: Marin prep high school football
Marin Catholic The Wildcats of Marin Catholic varsity football team mauled the Casa Grande High School Gauchos on Friday night (Sept. 10), besting the Petaluma team 28-7. That brings MC to a perfect 3-0 on the season. The Marin powerhouse heads to McClymonds in Oakland next week, which should be … [Read more...] about Week 3: Marin prep high school football
Who will be Marin’s chili champ?
This Saturday (Sept. 18) the smell of chili will be wafting over the Bay as Dunphy Park is festooned with the tents and teams competing in Sausalito's 42nd Chili Cook-off. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will feature the New Orleans sounds of Tom Rigney and Flambeau. For $15, … [Read more...] about Who will be Marin’s chili champ?
Marin 911: The purse snatcher looked like a caveman
Fairfax Aug. 25 - 31, 2021 Purse Snatcher: A man in a white Range Rover tried to steal a woman’s purse from her vehicle. The man was described as caveman-ish. He either had an injury to his head or a protruding brow. Disposition: Report Taken. Vandalism: Officer initiated activity at … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The purse snatcher looked like a caveman
California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Marinscope With just a few more days to go before his recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed it a “momentous occasion” that 80.6% of eligible Californians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That ranks California 9th in the nation according to data from the … [Read more...] about California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
In the second week of post-COVID prep football, all Marin high schools swung into action. Here’s a recap of the second week. ARCHIE WILLIAMS The new name of Drake High School (Archie Williams High School) seems to be a lucky charm for the football team this year. AWHS is now 2-0 for … [Read more...] about Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
Mill Valley History: When radar sat atop Mt. Tam
In 1951, the Air Force built a radar station on top of Mt. Tam. It was part of a network of posts on both coasts that served as a warning system against a surprise air attack. The Mt. Tam radar station was linked to Hamilton Field, 10 miles away, where fighter jets could be mobilized in … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: When radar sat atop Mt. Tam