The Marin County Sheriff’s Department reported that a man was shot and killed on Thursday (March 3) at a Marin City apartment complex. The shooting was reported at 3:49 p.m. at 419 Drake Avenue in the Golden Gate Village area. First responders found a man dead in the parking lot. He was … [Read more...] about San Anselmo man shot dead in Marin City
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Marin COVID Update: March 4, 2022
The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is three times per week and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. Marin Aligns with State on School Mask Recommendations Marin County … [Read more...] about Marin COVID Update: March 4, 2022
Hit and run in San Rafael
Marinscope A pedestrian was hit by a car on Canal Street about 6:45 p.m. Monday (Feb. 28). The driver of the car left the scene. San Rafael police said Hector Abel Vasquez Mendez, 29, turned himself in Tuesday night, 24 hours after the crime. Police booked Vasquez Mendez into the Marin County … [Read more...] about Hit and run in San Rafael
Woman found dead in Marin County Jail
A woman was found dead in her Marin County Jail cell last week. She was identified as Julianne Riebeling, 52, of Corte Madera. Police said that a deputy found her during a routine cell check. She was “hanging within her solely occupied cell.” CPR was performed, but to no avail. The death is … [Read more...] about Woman found dead in Marin County Jail
Hate notes found in Tiburon and Novato
Tiburon, Novato, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Palo Alto and Berkeley, were targets of an anti-semetic pamphlets last week. In Tiburon and Novato, hate messages were found on Sunday, Feb. 19. The messages were in plastic bags and delivered to random homes. … [Read more...] about Hate notes found in Tiburon and Novato
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Feb. 8, 2022
The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is three times per week and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. State Indicates Future Changes for Mask Guidance; Still Awaiting Final Updates … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Feb. 8, 2022
Kekoa Madayaghe takes 7th in State
Novato High School wrestler Kekoa Madayaghe came back from the state competition last week with a 7th place finish. While Marin has historically had success in the state competition, there’s been a drought of late. Madayaghe is the first Marin high-schooler to medal in some eight … [Read more...] about Kekoa Madayaghe takes 7th in State
Hearing cancelled on Gallinas Creek levee upgrade
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has canceled its March 15 District Board of Supervisors meeting at which the use of eminent domain would have been considered as part of upgrading the levee system along Gallinas Creek. Newly revised cost estimates for the flood … [Read more...] about Hearing cancelled on Gallinas Creek levee upgrade
Bounty of art in Mill Valley
From the ever-growing array of galleries and retail shops to public facilities like the Library and City Hall, downtown Mill Valley is laden with all manner of art. That bounty of art grows in March as the Mill Valley Arts Commission kicks off its “Rotating Art in the Depot Plaza,” a new pilot … [Read more...] about Bounty of art in Mill Valley
Marin County COVID-19 Update: 24 in Marin died in 43 days
Marin County Special to Marinscope A new analysis of recent local COVID-19 deaths reinforces the need for renewed attention to medical care and recovery treatment, and broader adoption of COVID booster shots. On Feb. 25, Marin County Public Health’s weekly COVID-19 death report revealed 15 … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Update: 24 in Marin died in 43 days