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
San Rafael
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
Marin 911: Pedestrian killed in San Rafael
Mill Valley May 13 - 17, 2021 Armed Robbery: A “subject” entered a store on Redwood Highway Frontage Road and took a flashlight. When confronted by staff, the “subject” reached into his backpack and grabbed a black semi-auto handgun. The “subject” never pulled the handgun out of the bag (does … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Pedestrian killed in San Rafael
Marin’s population drops slightly; San Rafael takes the biggest hit
Marin County dropped in population by 2,614 residents, or 1% of its population, reducing its total to 257,774. The biggest loss happened in San Rafael which suffered a loss of 369 people. The smallest loss occurred in Novato, where the population dropped by 55. Marin’s unincorporated area lost the … [Read more...] about Marin’s population drops slightly; San Rafael takes the biggest hit
All guide dogs want is a little love
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 hard and the paycheck they want is … [Read more...] about All guide dogs want is a little love
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