The surge in COVID-19 across the Bay Area is showing signs of slowing, leading the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to lift the regional stay-home order for the Bay Area and statewide, effective immediately. CDPH conducts forecasts to predict increased regional intensive care unit … [Read more...] about Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin
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Drake name change: Ross says NO
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The Council for the Town of Ross says “NO” to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The vote was 4-1 with virtually all the comments that night blasting the idea for being impractical, historically inaccurate and an empty feel-good gesture … [Read more...] about Drake name change: Ross says NO
Mariana Richardson’s tragedy at the hands of Kit Carson
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we presented historian Elenore Meherin’s account of the murder of Mariana Richardson’s beloved Ramon de Haro by Kit Carson during the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846. Here are some lightly edited excerpts from Ms. Merherin’s description how Mariana … [Read more...] about Mariana Richardson’s tragedy at the hands of Kit Carson
COVID in Marin: We’re still in the thick of it
Derek Wilson Marinscope The new year is not bringing any immediate relief from COVID-19, it seems. Dining at restaurants and going to concerts and movies still won’t be an option for most people in Marin County in the near future after the California Department of Public Health … [Read more...] about COVID in Marin: We’re still in the thick of it
Marin anticipates extension of stay-home order
With a regional COVID-19 sheltering order set to expire January 8, Marin County Public Health officials are expecting the State of California to issue an indefinite extension of restrictions intended to slow the spread of the virus that has led to 115 Marin deaths. Due to … [Read more...] about Marin anticipates extension of stay-home order
‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin” on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom teleconference. Guest speakers include: Benita McLarin, FACHE, Director, Marin County Health and … [Read more...] about ‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Derek Wilson Marinscope The old year is coming to a close, and the new year brings the anticipation of great change inspired by new leaders at the local and national levels. The November 2020 General Election proved to be one of the most memorable elections in history — and in some cases, … [Read more...] about 2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Half century later, book late fee paid
Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella was taken aback recently when she was checking messages on behalf of the Marin County Free Library’s Corte Madera branch and saw a note about a first-grader who had failed to return a checked-out book. There’s nothing unusual about a kid who borrows a book for too … [Read more...] about Half century later, book late fee paid
Current Marin health order is tougher and lasts through Jan. 4
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all sectors other than retail and essential operations would be closed in regions of the State where less than 15 percent of ICU beds are available under a new Regional Stay Home Order. Although health officials throughout the Bay Area are glad to see the State … [Read more...] about Current Marin health order is tougher and lasts through Jan. 4
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red flags … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic