SRPD PRESS RELEASE On October 29, 2025, San Rafael Police and Fire personnel responded to a tragic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Second Street and A Street in Downtown San Rafael. Officers arrived to find the pedestrian unconscious in the roadway … [Read more...] about Pedestrian in downtown San Rafael struck by car and killed
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Hayward woman arrested in Marin fraud scheme at San Francisco Apple Store
On August 27, 2025, a Marin County resident called the Sheriff’s Office reporting that they had been a victim of fraud. The victim told Deputies that an unauthorized purchase had been made on her credit card. The purchase was made online at an Apple Store in San Francisco. The purchase was … [Read more...] about Hayward woman arrested in Marin fraud scheme at San Francisco Apple Store
Marin sues feds over DEI
Disaster preparedness exercises are important for first responders and community members alike. Many such events are funded by grants from the federal government. The County of Marin has joined 28 other local government agencies in a lawsuit against the federal government that … [Read more...] about Marin sues feds over DEI
Sacramento pair arrested in Marin Elder Fraud Investigation
SACRAMENTO WOMEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ALLEDGED ELDER FRAUD AND THEFT CASE. On November 22, 2024, an 89-year-old Marin County resident reported that they were the victim of fraud. The victim reported they were contacted via telephone about a loved one who had recently been booked into jail … [Read more...] about Sacramento pair arrested in Marin Elder Fraud Investigation
Sen. McGuire brings home the bacon for low income housing project in Marin
The County of Marin and its partners will be bringing upbeat news to the September 25 meeting of the Marin County Public Financing Authority. Championed by state Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, the final state budget bill included $7.5 million to support the Oak Hill Workforce … [Read more...] about Sen. McGuire brings home the bacon for low income housing project in Marin
Green home tour back to in-person event
After a few years of being a strictly online event, the popular Marin County Green Home Tour is back to an in-person experience. The free event, which showcases environmentally conscious home upgrades and appliances, is set for 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, September 27, at homes across Marin … [Read more...] about Green home tour back to in-person event
Daly City man arrested for stealing a Marin County check from the mail
On June 7th, 2025, the Marin County Treasurer’s Office reported a Marin County Office of Education Account check for the amount of $15,265.80 was stolen from the mail. Additionally, it was reported the check was deposited into an unknown bank account at a Chase Bank in San Francisco. After a … [Read more...] about Daly City man arrested for stealing a Marin County check from the mail
San Rafael apartment fire leaves one dead, two missing and 60 displaced
Editor’s note: This is an update from the City of San Rafael on the 516 Canal Street Apartment Fire. Marinscope Community Newspapers is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The cause of the fire, originally … [Read more...] about San Rafael apartment fire leaves one dead, two missing and 60 displaced
County looking at homeless shelter in Point Reyes
Just over two months after issuing an intent to purchase a vacant lot in Point Reyes Station, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a purchase and sale agreement of the lot at 6th and B streets. If approved at the August 26 meeting, the acquisition would be the first … [Read more...] about County looking at homeless shelter in Point Reyes
Marin County Ties Up Labor Deals
With the approval of two additional labor agreements, the County of Marin has secured contracts with the majority of its represented employee groups for 2025-2028. On August 19, the Board of Supervisors approved new multiyear agreements with the Marin County Firefighters’ Association and … [Read more...] about Marin County Ties Up Labor Deals