A number of Novato small businesses will not return after the COVID-10 shutdown. The latest is the restaurant Wildfox. This was posted on business this week: "After 30 years ... Wildfox will not reopen." … [Read more...] about Wildfox restaurant closing
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A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
Dear Novato Community, In addressing the community we serve here in Novato, I would like to include the employees of the Novato Police Department. Feelings of disbelief, anger and sadness have surfaced across the nation and I share those feelings. At the Novato Police Department, our focus has … [Read more...] about A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
This is a notice from the City of Novato. Take note that the city will allow outdoor dining under special rules and permitting. New County Order Allowing Outdoor Dining & Retail Effective June 1Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further … [Read more...] about City of Novato will allow outdoor dining under new rules
Names in the news
Bigane PerezSimpson University's Bigane Perez of San Rafael, CA, received the 2019-2020 Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award. The Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award is presented to a student who has overcome significant challenges in … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further reopenings under the shelter-in-place order. Outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, and curbside library services join child care and summer/sports camps as business sectors allowed to reopen to patrons … [Read more...] about Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Sonoma County tapped the brakes on reopening this week as the county began seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. The county was an early adopter of reopening. Now it's the first to backtrack on reopening. In the last two weeks, Sonoma County's case rate doubled. Dr. Sundari Mase reported "a … [Read more...] about Sonoma taps brakes on reopening
Doctors find sacrifice and reward
By Derek WilsonMarinscopeThere’s plenty of laughing and singing during the carpool ride to the next stop. The work isn’t always fun, but the relationships can be rewarding.“It’s been a lot of hard work, but a lot of really gratifying work,” said Dr. Elizabeth Lowe, who helped get a mobile testing … [Read more...] about Doctors find sacrifice and reward
Back-up hospital beds in Marin ready just in case
An emergency back-up hospital is set up and ready to go should the coronavirus pandemic take a turn for the worse in the coming months. Marin County has converted a portion of the Marin Center into a facility that could handle up to 100 patients. Marin hospitals on any given normal … [Read more...] about Back-up hospital beds in Marin ready just in case
Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Even in Marin, one of the most affluent counties in America, the COVID-19 lockdown has produced soaring numbers of hungry people. Marin County reported last week that applications for food assistance from CalFresh soared 343 percent from last year. CalFresh, which replaced food stamps, is for people … [Read more...] about Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Coronavirus tennis, anyone?
Ever had a dream that makes perfect sense when you wake, but by the time you brush your teeth it sounds completely mad?Some coronavirus task force meetings must be like that. For example, how did the new rules on tennis come about? That had to be one weird discussion.Dr. No: We believe we can safely … [Read more...] about Coronavirus tennis, anyone?