The County of Marin now has a guiding document in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use. The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on October 15 to approve a final Marin County Electrification Roadmap following months of public outreach and subsequent … [Read more...] about County adopts roadmap for 100% electric Marin
San Rafael
Mary Sackett reaches out for Marinwood housing project
Dear Neighbors, I am reaching out with a reminder that the Marin County Community Development Agency is hosting an open house event this Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for the community to learn more about the proposed Marinwood Plaza housing project. … [Read more...] about Mary Sackett reaches out for Marinwood housing project
Smoke on Mt. Tam? Don’t panic, it’s probably a planned burn
Plans are underway for a prescribed burn on Mount Tamalpais State Park and watershed lands that may take place in the coming days. Burn planners ask the community to refrain from calling 9-1-1 to report smoke from the burn area allowing dispatchers to remain available for emergencies. The Marin … [Read more...] about Smoke on Mt. Tam? Don’t panic, it’s probably a planned burn
Mill Valley student points phone like a gun, pretends to shoot classmates
Editor’s note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the stuff you need to know. It’s our job. MILL VALLEY Dogs Barking: On Sept. 26, Mill Valley’s finest were alerted to dogs barking in the Amicita Avenue area. Service provided. Phone Gun: The assistant … [Read more...] about Mill Valley student points phone like a gun, pretends to shoot classmates
Alleged Oakland drug dealer arrested by Marin cops
In February of 2024, members of the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit initiated an investigation into a David Lester, a 56-year-old Oakland resident known to be selling illegal narcotics in Marin County. Undercover Detectives were able to purchase illegal narcotics from Lester on … [Read more...] about Alleged Oakland drug dealer arrested by Marin cops
Marin 911: Sheriff determines ‘negative merit to Satan’
Editor's note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the stuff you need to know. It's our job. SAUSALITO Hobo Sleeps: On Oct. 3 a homeless person was reported sleeping behind a building on Bridgeway. People were afraid to approach him. He had a shopping cart full … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sheriff determines ‘negative merit to Satan’
Bike thefts tracked back to homeless encampment, 2 arrested and drugs confiscated
Due to several high-end bicycle thefts throughout the Central Marin and San Rafael areas throughout September, 2024, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division partnered with San Rafael Police Department, Central Marin Police Authority and Marin County Coordination of Probation … [Read more...] about Bike thefts tracked back to homeless encampment, 2 arrested and drugs confiscated
Marin 911: Naked women in a San Rafael alley, sleeper on the patio and neighbors cooking drugs in Marin City
Editor's note: We read the police reports available in Marin County and sniff out the good stuff you need to know. No 'thanks' necessary. It's our job. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF No Pants Lady: A worker walking through an alley on Oct. 2 in Marin City spied a woman in the bushes with no pants on. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Naked women in a San Rafael alley, sleeper on the patio and neighbors cooking drugs in Marin City
Community forum on living affordably as we age
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “How Can We Live Affordably as We Age” on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Marin Wildfire Protection Authority Board Room located at 1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 335 in San Rafael. … [Read more...] about Community forum on living affordably as we age
Marin County winning the war on homelessness, latest count suggests
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Homelessness and Coordinated Care (HCC) has released its 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, Full Report, which provides more in-depth information and insights on the 1,090 individuals experiencing homelessness — a 3% decrease … [Read more...] about Marin County winning the war on homelessness, latest count suggests