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
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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
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
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
Another prisoner dies in Marin jail
The Novato Police Department is investigating the in-custody death of an incarcerated person, housed at the Marin County Jail. Here's the social media report from the Marin County Sheriff's Department: On Jan. 25th, at approximately 0545 hrs, a Deputy performing a routine check of people in … [Read more...] about Another prisoner dies in Marin jail
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