Jake Olson with his guide dog. By Derek Wilson Marinscope Charlie Brown always understood the true wisdom of dogs: Happiness is a warm puppy. “Dogs, they just want the unconditional love back that they give to us,” said Guide Dogs for the Blind outreach manager Jane Flower. “They work … [Read more...] about All guide dogs want is a little love
San Rafael
County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
The County of Marin is looking for local property owners who might be interested in selling an existing building or parcel so it can be converted to support programs to address homelessness. Project Homekey is part of the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who … [Read more...] about County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
Marin’s UBI experiment called racist
Marinscope The move by Marin County to spend $400,000 of taxpayer money in a Universal Basic Income (UBI) experiment received national criticism last week. Devon Westhill writing in the Wall Street Journal called the plan to give 125 low-income women $1,000 a month a violation of the … [Read more...] about Marin’s UBI experiment called racist
Re-imagining the Northgate Mall
By Derek Wilson Marinscope San Rafael, like other cities along the Highway 101 corridor in Marin County, for years has tried to find a balance between business and housing. Officials are hoping to see that balance in the future of the Northgate Mall. Mall owner Merlone Geier Partners … [Read more...] about Re-imagining the Northgate Mall
San Rafael vs. Terra Linda: Pictures from the opening football game
Marinscope was there for the opening game. Here are some pictures of the action. … [Read more...] about San Rafael vs. Terra Linda: Pictures from the opening football game
County snags new director from Oxnard
Rosemarie Gaglione, an environmental engineer and the Public Works Director for the City of Oxnard, is the County of Marin’s choice to take over its Department of Public Works. Gaglione is to replace the retired Raul Rojas. In Oxnard, Gaglione managed a staff of 498 full-time equivalent positions … [Read more...] about County snags new director from Oxnard
Meet San Rafael’s new police chief
David Spiller Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael selected David Spiller as the new Chief of Police. “Chief Spiller brings an impressive background as a law enforcement professional beginning his career in San Diego as a patrol officer before moving to Mountain … [Read more...] about Meet San Rafael’s new police chief
Special tax measures
Marin County residents living in the San Rafael City High School District and San Rafael City Elementary School District will have the opportunity to vote on Measures G and/or H, respectively, in May. Each measure is a special tax that will require two-thirds of the votes cast to pass. The … [Read more...] about Special tax measures
County now looking to 75-plus population
Above is a slide Marin chief medical officer Matt Willis showed the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 26 showing how much more vulnerable 75-year-olds are to COVID-19 compared to other age groups. Marinscope Although the county’s chief medical officer, Matt Willis, told the Marin … [Read more...] about County now looking to 75-plus population
Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl
Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show, or the football game itself, the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite entertainment highlights each year. The Marin County District Attorney's Office is reminding the community that everyone is on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl