This week, an FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended that the Fall 2024 COVID vaccine be updated to target the JN.1 variant or one of its descendants. This matches the strains that are anticipated to be circulating in our community. In Marin County, JN.1 was the dominant strain from … [Read more...] about Updates on Marin exposure to COVID and Bird Flu
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Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
UPDATE After a continued investigation, utilizing a variety of techniques, and while working in partnership with our community members, along with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the third suspect who fled from the traffic stop was identified. Today, while … [Read more...] about Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Are you a California homeowner worried about your home insurance policy being dropped? You're not alone. With increasing wildfire risks and other natural disasters, many insurers are reevaluating their policies, leaving homeowners in a bind. Join United Policyholders on Tuesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Missing Novato woman found
The Novato Police Department issued this report via social media on a missing person. On June 4, 2024, a 33-year-old Novato resident, named Cali Willis, was reported as a missing person as she did not show up to work yesterday. She was last seen on walking on San Marin Drive around 1PM on June … [Read more...] about Missing Novato woman found
Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Marinscope The Marin County Sheriff's Department reported via social media that on June 4 the "entire Crisis Response Unit, including the Special Response Team (SRT), Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) teams worked together for a joint training. This specific … [Read more...] about Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Interest in driving EVs waning in America
Marinscope While California has mandated all motorist convert to electric cars, a new poll shows interest in doing so is actually waning. This from the AAA: LAS VEGAS (June 6, 2024) - America's interest in electric vehicles is low on power according to a AAA survey of prospective car buyers. … [Read more...] about Interest in driving EVs waning in America
Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends
Terrapin Crossroads presents two days of music, community and spirit with Sunday Daydream Volumes 3 and 4 featuring Phil Lesh & Friends and more on the gorgeous Marin County bay shoreline at McNears Beach in San Rafael on Sunday, July 21 and August 18. Inspired by the many incredible outdoor … [Read more...] about Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends
Joe Biden channels Trump’s immigration policy; ticks off progressives no end
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick In American politics, there’s a strange affliction that breaks out periodically. It’s called Shoe On The Other Footitus. It happens to both parties. There’s no vaccine. You just gotta let it run its course. President Joe Biden has a full blown case of … [Read more...] about Joe Biden channels Trump’s immigration policy; ticks off progressives no end
Amid state shortfalls, Marin County board receives proposed budget for 2024-2026
With moderate economic growth expected and concerns of the state funding shortfalls, the Marin County Office of the County Executive will present a balanced budget to the Board of Supervisors at the public hearings on June 24-26. Compared to last year’s budget, the total County Budget, across all … [Read more...] about Amid state shortfalls, Marin County board receives proposed budget for 2024-2026
PG&E preps for 2024 wildfire season
Ahead of the 2024 wildfire season, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is providing customers with a new tool that provides information about planned and completed wildfire prevention work throughout PG&E’s service area. PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Progress … [Read more...] about PG&E preps for 2024 wildfire season