By Derek Wilson Marinscope Even as controversies over voting rights rage across the country, the City of San Rafael is taking a hard look at the constitutionality of its current election system. The Nov. 8, 2022, local election will determine City Council representatives for the Gerstle … [Read more...] about Census requires boundary changes in San Rafael
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Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael
Marinscope On Friday, July 23, at 10:42 p.m., the San Rafael Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired near Third Street at Lootens Plaza. Witnesses reported seeing vehicles speeding away from the area. A San Rafael Police Officer saw a black Dodge Charger speeding … [Read more...] about Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael
Novato fine-tunes encampment enforcement
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance “Well, that didn’t go as planned,” said one protester who gathered near Lee Gerner Park hoping to watch the Novato Police finally clear out the homeless encampment that has occupied the park since early 2020. When Novato’s new camping … [Read more...] about Novato fine-tunes encampment enforcement
Town Hall on homelessness
Assemblyman Marc Levine will hold a virtual town hall addressing homelessness on Wednesday, July 14, at 3 p.m.. A panel of experts will participate, a press release from his office said. You can ask a question and get more information on the meeting at Assemblymember.Levine@Assembly.ca.gov. … [Read more...] about Town Hall on homelessness
San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Sean Castle, a popular music teacher at San Rafael High School, died of a heart attack last week. He was 43. In a letter to students, parents and staff, Principal Glenn Dennis broke the news saying “Sean spent his entire 20-year career in education at San Rafael High School, where he shared the joys … [Read more...] about San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Terra Linda High School graduation pictures
Terra Linda High School grads, left to right, Rachel Lewis, Tereza Shea, Calvin Cunnan and Hayden Lowder show their cap decorations after the ceremony. Two Terra Linda student speakers (Luis Fernandez Montes at left and Brayan Gonzalez Florian at right, speak at the high school’s … [Read more...] about Terra Linda High School graduation pictures
Marin ends administration fees, calls it an equity move
A variety of County of Marin fees relating to criminal justice services have been eliminated by a resolution signed this month by the Marin County Board of Supervisors. This action brings the County of Marin into compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1869, which was signed into law by Gov. Gavin … [Read more...] about Marin ends administration fees, calls it an equity move
County waves fees for graywater systems
With Marin County’s drought situation becoming more dire, household graywater recycling systems could experience a surge in popularity. That was one of the motivations when the Marin County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a resolution waiving environmental health fees for new residential … [Read more...] about County waves fees for graywater systems
Dominican graduation: ‘Always remember you are resilient’
In her final commencement address as President of Dominican University of California, Mary B. Marcy praised this year’s graduates for their perseverance in wake of a worldwide pandemic. “Think about what you have done in this last year and a half. I am so incredibly proud of you,” President Marcy … [Read more...] about Dominican graduation: ‘Always remember you are resilient’
Marin photographer Bruce Burtch’s photo show
Award-winning Marin photographer Bruce Burtch will present an extensive photography show to benefit Drawbridge, which provides free art programs that inspire creativity and self-confidence in children who are underserved or experiencing homelessness. The Mill Valley Art Commission described … [Read more...] about Marin photographer Bruce Burtch’s photo show