The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped the recommendation that people quarantine if they come into close contact with a person infected with COVID-19. The CDC also lifted the mandate that people stay 6-feet away from others. The Associated Press reported that the changes … [Read more...] about CDC drops several COVID-19 recommendations in light of 95% immunity in America
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Marin Bocce duo captures women’s tournament title
The best women’s bocce players from throughout California converged Aug. 6 for a regional doubles tournament in San Rafael, and a Marin pair emerged on top. Julie Nunes of San Rafael and Jolene Kramer of San Anselmo, both representing the hosting Marin Bocce Federation, won the United States Bocce … [Read more...] about Marin Bocce duo captures women’s tournament title
Marin hits homeless milestone with 518 down and out people provided good housing
Marin County Marin County and its community partners have exceeded the milestone of housing over 500 formerly homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing since launching the Coordinated Entry system in October 2017. The count, as of today, stands at 518 housed. “The County is grateful … [Read more...] about Marin hits homeless milestone with 518 down and out people provided good housing
Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope When it comes to devastating wildfires, Marin’s been lucky. Very lucky. But that good fortune could change with one little spark in the wrong place and the wrong time. That knowledge is what keeps Marin firefighters up at night. Consider this story in … [Read more...] about Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires
SAR Update: Kako Nessler has been located and she is safe
Tales of Sausalito: Taking the late-night ferry
PHOTO FROM ANNE T. KENT CALIFORNIA ROOM COLLECTION A car leaves the Sausalito auto ferry landing, circa 1927. Northwestern Pacific railroad pictured at left. Robert L. Harrison and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society “Late night ferry service between Marin County and San … [Read more...] about Tales of Sausalito: Taking the late-night ferry
No contest plea for DUI Marin deputy; new sheriff mum on potential discipline
In a plea arrangement, a Marin County sheriff’s sergeant pleaded no contest to a DUI charge. In return, a hit-and-run charge was dismissed. San Rafael resident Michael James Brovelli, 49, entered the plea last week in Sonoma County Superior Court. Brovelli was in a Marin County … [Read more...] about No contest plea for DUI Marin deputy; new sheriff mum on potential discipline
Mill Valley ex-mayor resigns, moves to Sonoma County
Mill Valley City Councilmember Sashi McEntee, who sparked a firestorm by making an offhand comment during the Black Lives Matter movement, has resigned her seat as she is moving to Sonoma County. McEntee, now Sashi Sabaratnam after a recent divorce and marriage, works for the California … [Read more...] about Mill Valley ex-mayor resigns, moves to Sonoma County
Life Tribute: Brenda Joyce Weidner
Brenda Joyce Weidner April 3, 1940 - June 29, 2022 Brenda Joyce Weidner passed away peacefully in Novato, California at the age of 82 on June 29, 2022, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Brenda was born in Ashley, North Dakota on April 3, 1940, the oldest of 4 children to … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Brenda Joyce Weidner
Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?
Marinscope Would you like to see the Marin shoreline re-populated with those cute, playful enhydra lutris? Enhydra lutris – sea otters – used to be everywhere along the Northern California and Oregon coasts until they were hunted to near extinction. But now there’s a new federal report raising … [Read more...] about Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?