Anne Grey Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that promotes the independence, well-being and quality of life for older adults and people living with disabilities, announced the appointment of Anne Grey as its new CEO. Grey will be responsible for the strategic oversight and overall … [Read more...] about Anne Grey named CEO of Vivalon
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SMP sworn in as county supervisor
Congressman Jared Huffman swears in new District 3 Marin County Supervisor and Mill Valley resident Stephanie Moulton-Peters. … [Read more...] about SMP sworn in as county supervisor
Marin’s brave youth
Chiqui Diaz Derek Wilson Marinscope San Rafael’s Chiqui Diaz has something important to say, and she wants to make sure the world hears her words. Diaz, a member of the Spahr Center’s Social Justice Fellowship, was one of six people from across the state to win the California Endowment’s … [Read more...] about Marin’s brave youth
Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
Dr. Martin Brotman -- 1939 - 2020 Marinscope Dr. Martin Brotman, 81, is being remembered by family, friends and coworkers across North America for his work in the medical community, and his faith and compassion that enriched the lives of so many. A longtime Tiburon resident, he passed away … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
Stephanie Moulton-Peters of Mill Valley took the oath of Tuesday (Jan. 5) office and became District 3 Supervisor representing the communities in Southern Marin. She replaces the retired Kate Sears. Administering the oath is Congressman Jared Huffman. … [Read more...] about SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
Dominican students impact the wider community
Special to Marinscope Jiramanee Apiwansri, 22, and Hannah Woolfenden, 23, came to Dominican University of California to study in two very different and very demanding programs. Jiramanee is preparing to be a nurse, a profession she began to admire while her father was battling cancer. It’s a … [Read more...] about Dominican students impact the wider community
All-woman leadership in San Rafael
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Women and minorities are stepping into new leadership roles from the White House to local communities in a seismic political shift. Kate Colin is impressed by the change she’s seen this year, but she’s even more excited to see what the next generation of women might … [Read more...] about All-woman leadership in San Rafael
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope Sir Francis Drake is getting no respect in Marin. The high school already named after him is changed and now the road, too. At it’s Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Larkspur officials expressed an interest in at least looking at the idea of changing the name of Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard