For the fourth consecutive year, The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) is providing grants to support independent restaurant owners and their staffs through the California Restaurant Foundation’s (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. And for the first time, commercial caterers … [Read more...] about Keeping restaurants cooking: PG&E grants now open
San Rafael
DUI compliance check in Marin finds 9 out of 60 in violation; arrests, penalties ensue
On Thursday, June 13, the Marin County Probation Department led a multiagency DUI operation targeting 60 offenders with multiple convictions for driving under the influence. The operation, supported by the Novato Police Department, the California State Parks Department, the Marin County Sheriff's … [Read more...] about DUI compliance check in Marin finds 9 out of 60 in violation; arrests, penalties ensue
Organized retail crime in the greater Novato area leads to multiple arrests
On June 7, 2024, around 7:00PM, a Novato Police officer was following up on a prior case and was alerted to a potential theft in progress at a retail store in Vintage Oaks. Several NPD officers saturated the area and located the three individuals fleeing the store, who matched descriptions … [Read more...] about Organized retail crime in the greater Novato area leads to multiple arrests
Newly minted solo police officer in Novato
Officer Martinez recently completed her training program at NPD and is officially riding solo! She grew up in San Rafael, CA and attended San Rafael High School. Officer Martinez later earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice studies from College of Marin. Prior to working for NPD, … [Read more...] about Newly minted solo police officer in Novato
Updates on Marin exposure to COVID and Bird Flu
This week, an FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended that the Fall 2024 COVID vaccine be updated to target the JN.1 variant or one of its descendants. This matches the strains that are anticipated to be circulating in our community. In Marin County, JN.1 was the dominant strain from … [Read more...] about Updates on Marin exposure to COVID and Bird Flu
Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
UPDATE After a continued investigation, utilizing a variety of techniques, and while working in partnership with our community members, along with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the third suspect who fled from the traffic stop was identified. Today, while … [Read more...] about Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Are you a California homeowner worried about your home insurance policy being dropped? You're not alone. With increasing wildfire risks and other natural disasters, many insurers are reevaluating their policies, leaving homeowners in a bind. Join United Policyholders on Tuesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Marinscope The Marin County Sheriff's Department reported via social media that on June 4 the "entire Crisis Response Unit, including the Special Response Team (SRT), Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) teams worked together for a joint training. This specific … [Read more...] about Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends
Terrapin Crossroads presents two days of music, community and spirit with Sunday Daydream Volumes 3 and 4 featuring Phil Lesh & Friends and more on the gorgeous Marin County bay shoreline at McNears Beach in San Rafael on Sunday, July 21 and August 18. Inspired by the many incredible outdoor … [Read more...] about Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends
Amid state shortfalls, Marin County board receives proposed budget for 2024-2026
With moderate economic growth expected and concerns of the state funding shortfalls, the Marin County Office of the County Executive will present a balanced budget to the Board of Supervisors at the public hearings on June 24-26. Compared to last year’s budget, the total County Budget, across all … [Read more...] about Amid state shortfalls, Marin County board receives proposed budget for 2024-2026