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Marin 911: Old Prius driver tries to run down crosswalker
MILL VALLEY Old Driver: A pedestrian crossing the street in the crosswalk near the post office said an “elderly driver” in a Prius slammed on her brakes and almost hit him. He threw up his arms and the old lady honked her horn at him and then drove towards him. She then drove away. Bad … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Old Prius driver tries to run down crosswalker
Got Friday off? Help Marin County spend money
Led by the Office of Equity, Marin County recently launched its first-ever participatory budgeting initiative. The County is making $2.5 million available and community members will decide how to spend it. This new, equitable way of making decisions about publicly funded projects is called … [Read more...] about Got Friday off? Help Marin County spend money
We’re facing a care crisis in Marin
We are facing a care crisis in Marin. There is a shortage of caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities. An event to discuss the crisis will be held at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Avenue, in Mill Valley, on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. For … [Read more...] about We’re facing a care crisis in Marin
Principal of Tam High resigns; no comment on why
J.C. Farr III, the principal of Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley has tendered his resignation. He told the Independent News that he was fine health-wise, but would not comment further, asking for the media to “respect my privacy.” Farr led the high school for 7 years. … [Read more...] about Principal of Tam High resigns; no comment on why
Masks still mandated at College of Marin, $18 billion (yes with a ‘b’) spent on homeless problem and state senator gets blue ribbon for dumb idea on how to prevent gun crime
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick In the rush to “do something” about the recent spate of California’s gun violence, Sen. Anthony Portantino, a Burbank Democrat, takes the blue ribbon for dumbassery. He introduced Senate Bill 368 to ban gun stores from marketing via … [Read more...] about Masks still mandated at College of Marin, $18 billion (yes with a ‘b’) spent on homeless problem and state senator gets blue ribbon for dumb idea on how to prevent gun crime
To Marin seniors from Vivalon, with love
More than 450 homebound older adults in Marin County rely on home-delivered meals from Vivalon through its Meals on Wheels and Nourish programs. On Valentine’s Day last week, Vivalon reminded them that they are not alone. Vivalon held “Operation Send the Love,” a family-friendly volunteer … [Read more...] about To Marin seniors from Vivalon, with love
Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
(Editor's note: This story was shared by Marin County Board of Supervisor Mary Sackett in her periodic newsletter.) February is Black History Month, a time when we can reflect on the accomplishments, contributions, and resiliency of Black Americans. I want to share the story … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
On Feb. 8, the Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) purchased and then conveThe yed the 60-acre Bald Hill property to the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). The land, which includes Bald Hill’s iconic, scenic summit and the hill’s eastern face, will be permanently protected and accessible to the … [Read more...] about It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
Tim O’Connor name to fill Eric Lucan’s District 3 seat
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the Novato City Council unanimously voted to appoint Tim O’Connor as a City Councilmember to fill the current District 3 seat until Dec. 2024. He replaced Eric Lucan who moved up to the county board of supervisors. O’Connor has … [Read more...] about Tim O’Connor name to fill Eric Lucan’s District 3 seat