In the latest public health report published by the Marin County Health Department, the official statistics for drug overdose deaths were revealed. In 2023 Marin, 61 residents of the county died of a drug overdose. This is the same number as deaths that occured in 2022. In 2021, there were … [Read more...] about Marin County overdose death stats released, also 1 in 10 dead bats in Marin have rabies
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Group leads drive to build new San Rafael library
The San Rafael Public Library Foundation (SRPLF) board of directors, leading a citizen's initiative to fund and build a new library and community center for San Rafael, says it has collected enough signatures to qualify its plan to be on the November 5 ballot. On April 16, the group's attorneys … [Read more...] about Group leads drive to build new San Rafael library
Civil Liberty expert to speak at Novato GOP lunch
Brad Dacus, an attorney and civil liberties expert committed to faith, justice, and protecting parental rights and religious freedom, will speak at the Novato Republican Women luncheon on May 21, 2024. Brad is the President and Founder of Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), a legal, non-profit whose … [Read more...] about Civil Liberty expert to speak at Novato GOP lunch
Memorial Day ceremony set for Marin
Local military veterans organizations in Marin County are inviting the community to join them in paying respects to fallen servicemembers during a Memorial Day event starting at 9 AM Monday, May 27, in San Rafael. The location of the annual ceremony has changed because of a construction project … [Read more...] about Memorial Day ceremony set for Marin
Five Marin teens to perform in classical music concert
Marin Music Chest showcases the talents of five emerging classical musicians at its annual “Young Artists Concert,” presented at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in Mill Valley. The annual Marin Music Chest “Young Artists Concert” (co-sponsored by Chamber Music Marin) features performances by promising … [Read more...] about Five Marin teens to perform in classical music concert
Jewish organizations file complaint about Berkeley public schools
This is a press release from the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). In February, the two organizations filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) against the Berkeley school district … [Read more...] about Jewish organizations file complaint about Berkeley public schools
Novato man arrested for starting San Rafael vegetation fire with homemade fireworks
Cary Newman, a 54-year-old Novato resident, was arrested by San Rafael Police after he set off homemade fireworks that caused a small vegetation fire in Terra Linda. SRFD was able to extinguish the fire, and no one was injured. Newman was booked into the Marin County Jail on several charges related … [Read more...] about Novato man arrested for starting San Rafael vegetation fire with homemade fireworks
Novato boy takes the helm of Marin County government
Marin County native Derek Johnson raised his right hand and took an oath to serve as the new County Executive for Marin County during the May 7 Board of Supervisors session. Johnson, who has more than 25 years of local government management experience, was named County Executive in February … [Read more...] about Novato boy takes the helm of Marin County government
Fairfax man found dead in ocean after arrest on sex charges
On Wednesday, May 1, at approximately 2:36 p.m. it was reported to 9-1-1 a surfer was possibly washed out to sea within the Point Reyes National Seashore at Drakes Beach. The surfer was last seen at 10:00 a.m. and a surfboard, later determined to belong to the missing surfer washed ashore at … [Read more...] about Fairfax man found dead in ocean after arrest on sex charges
Save the planet with induction cooking
Induction cooking is gaining in popularity as more residents are looking to cut gas usage and upgrade kitchen appliances. Coincidentally, local governments like the County of Marin are encouraging such climate-friendly conversions to reach sustainability goals. Marin residents can get a free … [Read more...] about Save the planet with induction cooking