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
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
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
Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house
MARIN SHERIFF Abandoned Car: A Greenbrae resident woke up to find a car in his driveway on Jan. 25. Windows were down and it appeared as if someone had rifled through the inside. Deputies towed the mystery car. Couch Dumped: Some lazy, bad person dumped a couch on Woodland Avenue in San … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house
Stand by for 2 months of delays on the Panoramic Highway
Starting Monday (January 29), Panoramic Highway will be reduced to a single lane at milepost 2.26, just south of the Mountain Home Inn, allowing for alternating two-way access controlled by a temporary traffic signal. The lane closure is required for construction of a retaining wall. It going to … [Read more...] about Stand by for 2 months of delays on the Panoramic Highway
Here’s the scoop from the Elections Department on upcoming voting in Marin
Key dates are coming up in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters in Marin County, and in-person services will be available at the Elections Department starting February 5. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said those who … [Read more...] about Here’s the scoop from the Elections Department on upcoming voting in Marin
MarinHealth touts performance in new research
The following is a press release from MarinHealth Medical Center: MarinHealth Medical Center announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This … [Read more...] about MarinHealth touts performance in new research
State helps fund homeless military vets in Marin
Marin County Special to Marinscope In the coming year, a new injection of state funding will help Marin County take steps to eliminate homelessness among military veterans. The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (Marin HHS) has received a $14.4 million grant from … [Read more...] about State helps fund homeless military vets in Marin