MILL VALLEY Tuna & Ferrari: A Ferrari dealership reported that a man hit a customer’s Ferrari and drove away. Before hitting the car, the man, which security footage showed may have been wearing a neck brace, threw a can of tuna into the Ferrari. (PS: We don’t make these reports up. We just … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Teacher finds note detailing party rape of Tam High student
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Marin 911: Mary Poppins shooed away from downtown shops, gloves with ‘weird substance’ left in burglarized car
SAUSALITO Biden-like Driver: A man displaying Biden-like dementia was seen driving on a flat tire on Bridgeway. He was reported “not alert” and with possible “dementia.” Citizens stood by the driver awaiting police. Service provided. Mary Poppins: A homeless woman in a black coat and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mary Poppins shooed away from downtown shops, gloves with ‘weird substance’ left in burglarized car
Marin County bringing ‘Clean Slate’ services to county’s only Black community
Afternoon walk-up events in Marin City the past two years have been big successes, so several County of Marin departments are bringing the Clean Slate program back again on Thursday, February 15. The idea behind the Clean Slate event – orchestrated with Black History Month in mind – is to bring an … [Read more...] about Marin County bringing ‘Clean Slate’ services to county’s only Black community
Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Across the Bay Area, elections officials have dropped ballots in the mail that will be arriving in mailboxes this week. Bay Area Elections Officials encourage you to vote early! Bay Area residents should note that if they do not receive the ballot they were expecting, they can contact their local … [Read more...] about Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Winds, rain batter Marin causing widespread power outages
With wind gusts packing punches of 80+ mph and over 2 inches of rain falling in the last 24 hours, many Marin County residents are experiencing power outages and under shelter-in-place orders. The Novato Fire District reported "We continue to receive reports of power outages throughout the … [Read more...] about Winds, rain batter Marin causing widespread power outages
Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
To get ready for Marin's move to all electric use, a forum will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon will be held on Marin's Electrification Plan, which is nearing completion, aiming to rapidly phase in electric appliances to reduce a quarter of Marin's GHG emissions. And the Air … [Read more...] about Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
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
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