The Marin County Public Health Department issued a health advisory last week prompted by an increase in 911 responses for e-bike accidents, particularly among young people. 71% of bike accidents among residents aged 10-19 years were e-bike related, compared to 12% among adults. To help … [Read more...] about E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
San Rafael
Marin 911: Elderly homeless woman bathes in the yard of a Strawberry home
MARIN SHERIFF Bather: A homeless woman estimated at about 80 years old, bathed herself and “smoked something” in front of a home in Strawberry. Police contacted the bather and worked to get her help to get home, which she said was out of the county. Huge Party: Neighbors reported a “huge … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Elderly homeless woman bathes in the yard of a Strawberry home
Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A press release from Marin County: As the holiday season approaches, Marin County Public Health emphasizes the importance of vaccination to safeguard the community against winter respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Marin County is … [Read more...] about Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I follow a lot of public meetings in Marin. Perhaps the source of most public angst expressed in those forums comes when elected officials impatiently limit the time for public comment. The norm in Marin is 3 minutes. It’s sometimes shortened to 2 … [Read more...] about A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
Donate toys through San Rafael Santa Cop this holiday season
The Santa Cop program unites employees from all San Rafael City departments and community partners to collect toys and donations for children and families in the community. Santa Cop will collect toys at all San Rafael Fire Stations through Jan. 2, 2024. San Rafael Fire Station … [Read more...] about Donate toys through San Rafael Santa Cop this holiday season
Spin Around Marin: New top cop in Novato, Bay Area sports legend Al Endriss passes at 95
Anale Burlew appointment San Anselmo resident Anale Burlew has been appointed chief deputy director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Burlew was a firefighter for the Marin County Fire Department from 1998 to 2000 before joining Cal Fire. She served as the assistant … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: New top cop in Novato, Bay Area sports legend Al Endriss passes at 95
In Marin’s District 3 it’s been a good and vibrant year
Stephanie Moulton-Peters (Editor’s note: Stephanie Moulton-Peters is the Marin County supervisor for District 3, including Sausalito, Floating Homes, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tam Valley, Almonte, Alto-Sutton Manor, Strawberry, Tiburon, and Belvedere.) Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we … [Read more...] about In Marin’s District 3 it’s been a good and vibrant year
Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, announced a new partnership with Community Action Marin (CAM) to bring healthy, fresh, and affordable meals to the new Vivalon … [Read more...] about Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter A group of residents of San Anselmo have decided too much taxpayer money has been spent for too many years on Flood Control solutions that “have been poorly designed, at odds with the needs of the community and without consultation of San Anselmo … [Read more...] about San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District
Marinscope The San Rafael Police Department is investigating a gang-related shooting that occurred Sunday, Nov. 12, on Novato Street. One man was injured by a bullet ricochet. He was treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested at this time … [Read more...] about Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District