A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from January 26, 4 p.m. until January 28, 4 p.m., and a High Wind Watch is in effect from January 26, 7 p.m. until January 27, 10 a.m. A moderate "atmospheric river" will impact the region Tuesday through Thursday bringing prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Advisory for Marin
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Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin
The surge in COVID-19 across the Bay Area is showing signs of slowing, leading the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to lift the regional stay-home order for the Bay Area and statewide, effective immediately. CDPH conducts forecasts to predict increased regional intensive care unit … [Read more...] about Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin
Drake name change: Ross says NO
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The Council for the Town of Ross says “NO” to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The vote was 4-1 with virtually all the comments that night blasting the idea for being impractical, historically inaccurate and an empty feel-good gesture … [Read more...] about Drake name change: Ross says NO
50 years commenting on the human comedy
The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents “M. Louise Stanley: No Regrets, 50 Years of Art and Activism,” opening on Feb. 27 and running through April 18. Ms. Stanley is best known for her humorous narrative style, inspired by Western Art history and Greek mythology. Since the beginning … [Read more...] about 50 years commenting on the human comedy
Marin 911: Neighbor rats out child’s birthday party
Mill Valley Jan. 7 - 14, 2020 Illegal B’Day Party: A citizen flagged down one of Mill Valley’s finest to report a kid’s birthday party taking place at that very moment. People were not wearing masks, the person said. Police interrupted the party to remind everyone about Marin’s mask rules. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Neighbor rats out child’s birthday party
Prep sports may return in February
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Depending on what happens in the next couple weeks, high school students could be cheering on their sports teams in mid-February. If State and County health officials give high schools the go-ahead, local teams will return to competition for the first time in … [Read more...] about Prep sports may return in February
Part III: DEI Report on racism in Mill Valley
Sherman R. Frederick Mill Valley Herald A way forward to overcome the pervasive racism in Mill Valley may be in shared cultural and recreational engagement, the Mill Valley DEI Task Force concludes in its 93-plus page report to the City Council. That optimism, however, comes with the … [Read more...] about Part III: DEI Report on racism in Mill Valley
The Rodney Dangerfield of Marin
Marin County Supervisors Dennis Rodoni and Katie Rice will participate in an online forum this month to discuss the potential renaming of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 25. Meeting access details and dates for other upcoming forums are available on the county … [Read more...] about The Rodney Dangerfield of Marin
Mariana Richardson’s tragedy at the hands of Kit Carson
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we presented historian Elenore Meherin’s account of the murder of Mariana Richardson’s beloved Ramon de Haro by Kit Carson during the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846. Here are some lightly edited excerpts from Ms. Merherin’s description how Mariana … [Read more...] about Mariana Richardson’s tragedy at the hands of Kit Carson
411 on COVID-19 shots in Marin
Marin County’s network of health care providers and supportive agencies are working closely to prepare to transition to Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccination framework later this month, offering vaccinations to frontline essential workers and those aged 65 and over. Marin Public Health, … [Read more...] about 411 on COVID-19 shots in Marin