The Town Council Members and staff have been addressing concerns within our reach, such as the issue with the backup battery power not functioning during the recent power outage. We have been in contact with Victory Village’s management company, Resources for Community Development (RCD). RCD’s … [Read more...] about Fairfax town leaders explain backup power woes for seniors and the poor at Victory Village
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Fairfax battered in weekend’s storm
Over the weekend, Fairfax experienced heavy rains and wind that caused power outages throughout Fairfax, and the rest of California. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) called this “one of the top three most damaging, single-day storms on record.” When PG&E notified the Town of … [Read more...] about Fairfax battered in weekend’s storm
Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Across the Bay Area, elections officials have dropped ballots in the mail that will be arriving in mailboxes this week. Bay Area Elections Officials encourage you to vote early! Bay Area residents should note that if they do not receive the ballot they were expecting, they can contact their local … [Read more...] about Ballots on the way to Bay Area residents, election officials urge early voting
Winds, rain batter Marin causing widespread power outages
With wind gusts packing punches of 80+ mph and over 2 inches of rain falling in the last 24 hours, many Marin County residents are experiencing power outages and under shelter-in-place orders. The Novato Fire District reported "We continue to receive reports of power outages throughout the … [Read more...] about Winds, rain batter Marin causing widespread power outages
Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
To get ready for Marin's move to all electric use, a forum will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon will be held on Marin's Electrification Plan, which is nearing completion, aiming to rapidly phase in electric appliances to reduce a quarter of Marin's GHG emissions. And the Air … [Read more...] about Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
Valentine’s Day flowers available at Marin Art and Garden Center
The Marin Art and Garden Center is hosting a Valentine's Day Flowermarkt on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. The shop is located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross. Hand-tied bouquets and pre-ordered arrangements in vases made by Rebecca J. Designs will be available for pick up. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day flowers available at Marin Art and Garden Center
Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Marin County Special to Marinscope Through an innovative pilot program, 24 projects that advance racial equity and make meaningful change in Marin County neighborhoods were eligible to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Community members across Marin County voted for their … [Read more...] about Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
The Marin County Public Health Status Update as of Jan.26: Rates of seasonal respiratory viruses have plateaued in Marin County but remain at high levels. Wastewater reveals that COVID-19 and RSVtransmission rates have remained at about the same elevated level for the past month, and influenza … [Read more...] about Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick If it were not so funny, you’d be tempted to cry at how hard new Marin state representative Damon Connolly is trying to stay relevant in his new elected position. He went from the Marin County Board of Supervisors – an office where real power in … [Read more...] about As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house
MARIN SHERIFF Abandoned Car: A Greenbrae resident woke up to find a car in his driveway on Jan. 25. Windows were down and it appeared as if someone had rifled through the inside. Deputies towed the mystery car. Couch Dumped: Some lazy, bad person dumped a couch on Woodland Avenue in San … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house