May 21 marked a historic milestone in conservation as San Geronimo Commons transitioned from the Trust for Public Land [TPL] to public stewardship under the County of Marin. With support from the Marin County Board of Supervisors and TPL, Marin County entered into an … [Read more...] about Historic milestone for San Geronimo Commons
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Headway made in eliminating homelessness in Marin, County reports
Efforts to eliminate homelessness in Marin County are making headway, according to new data released from the 2024 Point in Time (PIT) Count. The preliminary figures show: One notable change in this year’s count is the inclusion of individuals living in farm encampments in West Marin. That … [Read more...] about Headway made in eliminating homelessness in Marin, County reports
Marin ups incentives for rainwater collection systems
There are better deals available now for Marin County residents and businesses to collect rainwater for reuse around the yard. Thanks to a recent decision by the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the county’s two largest water districts are now offering … [Read more...] about Marin ups incentives for rainwater collection systems
Is Marin County prepared for cyber issues? Grand Jury makes four recommendations
The Marin County Grand Jury has issued a report on cyber preparedness and has made four recommendations. They are: Below is the Grand Jury's full report: BACKGROUND In 2020, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury published its report, Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Marin … [Read more...] about Is Marin County prepared for cyber issues? Grand Jury makes four recommendations
Marin 911: ‘Boycott Israel’ sign defaces private property
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Domestic Violence: A Kentfield man was arrested after deputies responded to a domestic violence call. Annual Parking: A car parked on Loring Avenue in Tam Valley for a full year was tagged for abatement. Vandalism: A property owner in Woodacre called deputies … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Boycott Israel’ sign defaces private property
Opinion: California’s ‘thought partners’ teach hate in public schools?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I’m a big fan of public education, but you gotta watch it like a hawk and guard it against it going off the rails. A case in point comes out of California. Just a week or so after the brutal Hamas attack on Jews on Oct. 7, 2023, a group of high … [Read more...] about Opinion: California’s ‘thought partners’ teach hate in public schools?
Marin County overdose death stats released, also 1 in 10 dead bats in Marin have rabies
In the latest public health report published by the Marin County Health Department, the official statistics for drug overdose deaths were revealed. In 2023 Marin, 61 residents of the county died of a drug overdose. This is the same number as deaths that occured in 2022. In 2021, there were … [Read more...] about Marin County overdose death stats released, also 1 in 10 dead bats in Marin have rabies
Memorial Day ceremony set for Marin
Local military veterans organizations in Marin County are inviting the community to join them in paying respects to fallen servicemembers during a Memorial Day event starting at 9 AM Monday, May 27, in San Rafael. The location of the annual ceremony has changed because of a construction project … [Read more...] about Memorial Day ceremony set for Marin
Five Marin teens to perform in classical music concert
Marin Music Chest showcases the talents of five emerging classical musicians at its annual “Young Artists Concert,” presented at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in Mill Valley. The annual Marin Music Chest “Young Artists Concert” (co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin) features performances by promising … [Read more...] about Five Marin teens to perform in classical music concert
What the dead can tell you: Meeting of the Marin County Genealogical Society
The Marin County Genealogical Society will hold a vital meeting on May 23. Information on the topics and details to registered are below. … [Read more...] about What the dead can tell you: Meeting of the Marin County Genealogical Society