(Marinscope: When you absolutely, 100% want Marin news.) This weekend, July 7 - 9, Marin will witness the return of the Marin Summer Slam Girls Fastpitch Softball tournament after a nine-year hiatus. Twenty-five Bay Area girls fastpitch softball teams (seven to twelve years old) from Sonoma … [Read more...] about Summer Slam fast-pitch softball reboots in San Anselmo this weekend
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Novato school district makes staff appointments
The Novato Unified School District Board has announced the appointment of Jeff Wallace as the Director of Fiscal Services and Juliette Jones as the Assistant Principal at San Jose Middle School. Both were approved by the Board on June 27. Jeff Wallace has been in education for 15 years and has … [Read more...] about Novato school district makes staff appointments
Heat advisory issued for Marin
Heat Advisory In Effect Friday, June 30 Thru Sunday, July 2nd - A Heat Advisory is, in effect from Friday, June 30, 2023 to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 for the inland portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast. Hot temperatures in the 90s and low 100s could cause impacts to life and … [Read more...] about Heat advisory issued for Marin
New Southern Marin Fire District firefighter given the honor of raising the flag on his first day of service
The Southern Marin Fire District welcomed Firefighter Popovich, above, to the fire district. On his first day on the job, he was given the privilege to raise the American Flag in front of his crew. … [Read more...] about New Southern Marin Fire District firefighter given the honor of raising the flag on his first day of service
Marin Cop Log: 911 call escalates into a fight and an arrest in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department issued this release on a 911 call that escalated into an arrest: On June 23, Brandon Hernandez-Sanchez, a 29-year-old San Rafael resident, was arrested after he had called 9-1-1, made a false police report, was found to be under the influence of a controlled … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: 911 call escalates into a fight and an arrest in San Rafael
Charges filed against 2 San Rafael police officers
This press release came to Marinscope at just before 5 p.m. Thursday, June 29. After a careful, comprehensive review of the evidence, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office has found sufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against Officer Brandon Nail and former Officer Daisy … [Read more...] about Charges filed against 2 San Rafael police officers
Youth Commission still taking applications, but deadline is July 2
The Marin County Youth Commission is still accepting applications for the 2023-2024 term. The deadline to apply is July 2. The Youth Commission offers young people, ages 12-23, the opportunity to give their perspective on important issues facing their community and work directly with … [Read more...] about Youth Commission still taking applications, but deadline is July 2
Inside scoop on Novato’s 4th of July Parade
Novato Advance The annual Novato 4th of July Parade begins 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, beginning at the intersection of Grant and Reichert Avenue and runs down Grant to 7th Street. Veteran Novato parade goers get downtown early and partake of the Buckaroo Breakfast hosted by the Presbyterian … [Read more...] about Inside scoop on Novato’s 4th of July Parade
It’s gonna be a cool summer of hot music in post-COVID Marin County
Marinscope COVID is over, so stand by for a cool summer in Marin with hot bands from Novato to Sausalito. The Marin Art and Garden Center (30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.) in Ross is sparking up its Summer Concerts in the Garden with four great bands – Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums on July … [Read more...] about It’s gonna be a cool summer of hot music in post-COVID Marin County
Marin property value climbs over $100 billion mark
Marin County Special to Marinscope The 2023 property assessment roll for Marin County is $101.27 billion, a $6 billion (6.34%) increase from 2022. Marin County’s Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARCC) certified the 2023 roll, which represents property value assessments as of Jan. … [Read more...] about Marin property value climbs over $100 billion mark