Marin County Public Health Status Update: January 19, 2024: Last week, the California Department of Public Health further relaxed COVID-19 isolation recommendations. Marin Public Health supports this change, and issued this letter to the school community today. Under the new … [Read more...] about California, Marin further relax COVID-19 isolation rules
Novato
Race equity plan report on County’s agenda
A report on how well Marin County is doing on its Race Equity Action Plan Implementation will be reviewed at the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The item is expected to be taken up at about 2 p.m. Here is the staff report on REAP: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the … [Read more...] about Race equity plan report on County’s agenda
Marin County touts ‘overall improvement’ of roads
Marin County Special to Marinscope Despite the intense storms of January 2023 that heavily impacted the roadways of Marin, the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score for County-maintained roads has increased from 66 to 68, as of December 31, 2023. PCI is a measure of roadway quality which … [Read more...] about Marin County touts ‘overall improvement’ of roads
100 years ago, Novato gets a new Rickenback automobile
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1924 -- Miss Angelina Lafranchi succumbed to pneumonia Monday. Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Lafranchi, of Nicasio. She was ten years old. -- C.E. Carlile possesses a new Rickenback automobile. -- H. Pini & Co. … [Read more...] about 100 years ago, Novato gets a new Rickenback automobile
Novato green lights new housing development by Sonoma-based company
The Novato City Council approved a 130-home development north of San Marin Drive at its last meeting on Jan. 9. The Valley Oaks North project is proposed by Campus Property Group LLC, a Sonoma County developer. The project will go on a 38-acre site. The project as approved will include 61 … [Read more...] about Novato green lights new housing development by Sonoma-based company
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Marin up 75%
This is the Marin County Public Health Status Update: January 12, 2024 : Respiratory Virus Season Update Winter respiratory virus season continues to accelerate in our community. For the past two weeks, more than one in ten visits to Marin County Emergency … [Read more...] about COVID-19 hospitalizations in Marin up 75%
PG&E offers college scholarships
The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) is inviting applicants for its annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program for students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines. The PG&E Foundation will provide $350,000 in total funding for 60 … [Read more...] about PG&E offers college scholarships
Life tribute: ‘Joe’ Corby, born in San Mateo, lived in Novato, an Army vet and avid golfer
Joseph Paul “Joe” Corby June 19, 1933 - December 31, 2023 Joe passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born in San Mateo, CA on June 19, 1933 to Joseph and Stella Corby. Joe grew up in King City, CA. He went on to spend 3 years in the U.S. Army where he … [Read more...] about Life tribute: ‘Joe’ Corby, born in San Mateo, lived in Novato, an Army vet and avid golfer
Rodoni takes gavel as 2024 Marin County Board of Supervisors president
Marin County Special to Marinscope Dennis Rodoni, who is starting his eighth year representing constituents living in Marin County Supervisorial District 4, was voted by his peers to assume the title of Board President for 2024 during the January 9 session. This is his second time serving as … [Read more...] about Rodoni takes gavel as 2024 Marin County Board of Supervisors president
Novato chickens again judged the best
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1924 – The Novato district is Marin county’s leading poultry section. Figures recently compiled from the records show the following interesting increase: 1918 – 4837 cases; 1919 – 7109; 1920 – 12,866; 1921 – 23,547; 1922 – 28,341; 1923 – … [Read more...] about Novato chickens again judged the best