Relief for the California fishing community comes in at about half of what is needed, Rep. Jared Huffman reported in the following press release. Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Representative Jimmy Panetta (D- Monterey) shared the news … [Read more...] about Relief for salmon fishing community falls short
Marin News
Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Marin County Special to Marinscope Through an innovative pilot program, 24 projects that advance racial equity and make meaningful change in Marin County neighborhoods were eligible to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Community members across Marin County voted for their … [Read more...] about Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Mill Valley city manager squares up on school district’s plan to use Friends Field
In a long-standing disagreement about the use of Friends Field by the Mill Valley School District, the City of Mill Valley ratcheted up the stakes with a public message to Sharon Nakataini, board president of the Mill Valley School District. Here is the letter from City Manager Todd Cusimano. … [Read more...] about Mill Valley city manager squares up on school district’s plan to use Friends Field
Marin 911: Gym fights in Marin City prompt extra patrol as one player threatens to come back with a weapon
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Gym Fights: Deputies put on extra patrol in Marin City following an unusual number of fights in the campus gym. After one particular fight, a man said he would return with a weapon. Deputies kept an eye on things through the weekend. Woman & Baby: A concerned citizen … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Gym fights in Marin City prompt extra patrol as one player threatens to come back with a weapon
Where are the apologies for church vandalism?
Kids visit San Rafael’s finest to learn about Marin public safety
Over 40 2nd graders from San Rafael’s Laurel Dell Elementary School came to SRPD on a field trip to visit and take a tour of the Public Safety Center. Mental Health Liaison Lynn Murphy guided the student and they were able to meet Comfort Dog Blue, visit with police officers and dispatchers, see … [Read more...] about Kids visit San Rafael’s finest to learn about Marin public safety
Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Keith Fraser, an iconic Marin fisherman and longtime baseball coach, died this month at the age of 86. Services are pending. Here’s more on a life well lived. … [Read more...] about Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
The Marin County Public Health Status Update as of Jan.26: Rates of seasonal respiratory viruses have plateaued in Marin County but remain at high levels. Wastewater reveals that COVID-19 and RSVtransmission rates have remained at about the same elevated level for the past month, and influenza … [Read more...] about Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick If it were not so funny, you’d be tempted to cry at how hard new Marin state representative Damon Connolly is trying to stay relevant in his new elected position. He went from the Marin County Board of Supervisors – an office where real power in … [Read more...] about As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
In Marin there’s water to the brim
The recent storms in NoCal has brought Marin water reservoirs to the brim -- 100% capacity. And more wet storms are on the horizon. Marin Municipal Water District quality manager Lucy Croy told the Marin IJ that all of the reservoirs are "spilling" and that "hopefully we can maintain that … [Read more...] about In Marin there’s water to the brim