Marin County Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers All over America, indicators of community well-being have shown troubling disparities by race, including in Marin County. In recent years, the County of Marin created an Office of Equity and a Race Equity Action Plan to advance policies … [Read more...] about County rolling up its sleeves to make Marin a little less racist
Novato
Novato’s police officers busy dealing with drunk drivers menacing the city’s roadways
This is an advisory from the Novato Police Department regarding day drinking and driving: This past week has proven to be quite a busy one for our officers with daytime DUI’s. While out in the community focusing on efforts to reduce unsafe driving, NPD officers found 4 drivers, who were found to … [Read more...] about Novato’s police officers busy dealing with drunk drivers menacing the city’s roadways
2nd Annual Marin Powwow fast approaching
WHAT: 2nd Annual Marin Powwow, Free Admission WHEN: March 17, 2024, 11am-8pm WHERE: Terra Linda High School in the new Gym, 320 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 WHO: Hosted by Marin American Indian Alliance & Sponsored by Marin Community Foundation and County of … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Marin Powwow fast approaching
Contra Costa cops catch alleged Marin County burglar
The Novato Police Department issued this press release, detailing the arrest of a Hurcules, CA, man believed to be involved in the burglary of two stores in Novato's Square Shopping Center. On February 2, 2023, Novato Police responded to The Square Shopping Center in Novato, regarding two … [Read more...] about Contra Costa cops catch alleged Marin County burglar
Attention complainers: Novato makes it easier to report non-emergency issues
Have you heard about Novato’s Service Request tool? The city's online reporting tool, according to a press release, allows people with complaints to report non-emergency issues around town from the convenience of an electronic device. It’s the easiest way to notify City staff of problems like … [Read more...] about Attention complainers: Novato makes it easier to report non-emergency issues
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
Marine to speak to Novato Republican Women
National cybersecurity expert and retired U.S. Marine, Chris Starling, is the scheduled speaker for the Feb. 13 luncheon of the Novato Republican Women. He will be addressing national security challenges for the next administration. The luncheon is set for 11 a.m. at the Marin Country Club at … [Read more...] about Marine to speak to Novato Republican Women
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
Novato hires Public Works Director
This is the press release from the city of Novato on the hiring of a new public works director: The City of Novato welcomes Nick Nguyen as the City’s next Public Works Director overseeing the engineering, maintenance, and administration divisions. Nguyen’s background in Public Works includes … [Read more...] about Novato hires Public Works Director
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