Carlos AlvarezCarlos Alvarez of San Rafael, CA, was named to the University of Utah's Spring 2020 Dean's List. Alvarez's major is listed as Business Administration BS. Alvarez was among more than 7,500 students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or … [Read more...] about Names in the news
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Governor owes Marin an apology
By Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom put a target on the back of Marin. The threatened violence with which we are now faced is his fault. I don’t think there’s any other way to see it. Last Friday the governor, who is from Marin, told a story about racism in Marin. He … [Read more...] about Governor owes Marin an apology
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Bigane PerezSimpson University's Bigane Perez of San Rafael, CA, received the 2019-2020 Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award. The Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award is presented to a student who has overcome significant challenges in … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Town Council Agenda – June 3
AGENDAREGULAR FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Fairfax Women’s Club, 46 Park Road Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 7:00 pm VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE https://www.townoffairfax.org/watch-live/Cable TV Channels 27 and 99 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICEDue to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the … [Read more...] about Town Council Agenda – June 3
Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further reopenings under the shelter-in-place order. Outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, and curbside library services join child care and summer/sports camps as business sectors allowed to reopen to patrons … [Read more...] about Marin opens a bit more on Monday
Doctors find sacrifice and reward
By Derek WilsonMarinscopeThere’s plenty of laughing and singing during the carpool ride to the next stop. The work isn’t always fun, but the relationships can be rewarding.“It’s been a lot of hard work, but a lot of really gratifying work,” said Dr. Elizabeth Lowe, who helped get a mobile testing … [Read more...] about Doctors find sacrifice and reward
Drake Boulevard project virtual meeting June 3
The County of Marin has rescheduled its community meeting for the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Rehabilitation Project to Wednesday, June 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. The virtual open house will be conducted online, and participants will learn about upcoming construction plans as well as be able to submit … [Read more...] about Drake Boulevard project virtual meeting June 3
Back-up hospital beds in Marin ready just in case
An emergency back-up hospital is set up and ready to go should the coronavirus pandemic take a turn for the worse in the coming months. Marin County has converted a portion of the Marin Center into a facility that could handle up to 100 patients. Marin hospitals on any given normal … [Read more...] about Back-up hospital beds in Marin ready just in case
Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Even in Marin, one of the most affluent counties in America, the COVID-19 lockdown has produced soaring numbers of hungry people. Marin County reported last week that applications for food assistance from CalFresh soared 343 percent from last year. CalFresh, which replaced food stamps, is for people … [Read more...] about Hunger in Marin is up 343 percent
Coronavirus tennis, anyone?
Ever had a dream that makes perfect sense when you wake, but by the time you brush your teeth it sounds completely mad?Some coronavirus task force meetings must be like that. For example, how did the new rules on tennis come about? That had to be one weird discussion.Dr. No: We believe we can safely … [Read more...] about Coronavirus tennis, anyone?