The Marin County Public Health status update of Dec. 29 reported that RSV is spreading in Marin County long term care facilities, leading to two outbreaks with four hospitalizations and one death. Despite an effective vaccine, RSV vaccination rates among facility residents are low. Facility … [Read more...] about RSV death reported in Marin
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Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
NOVATO Night Shift: The last few weeks have been quite busy for our Patrol staff with the holidays approaching. On Dec. 6, around 2:30 a.m., Novato Police Officers responded to several calls regarding a fire near Redwood Credit Union on Grant Ave. It was reported that two benches were on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
Generous Marin donates books to needy kids
Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Those who require onsite services from the County of Marin should take note that most County offices will be closed on consecutive Mondays in recognition of upcoming holidays. Offices at the Marin County Civic Center and other County facilities will be closed Monday, December 25, in recognition of … [Read more...] about Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin County Special to Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors has recognized 121 outstanding MarinShares volunteers and Marinterns students for their significant contributions to County departments. The group includes eight volunteers who gave 20 or more years of service — … [Read more...] about Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
MILL VALLEY Car Break-In: A phone, sun glasses and a backpack were reported taken on Dec. 11 from an unlocked car parked Plymouth Avenue. Abatement: An abandoned car on Blithedale was tagged on Dec. 11. It was reported parked “for over a week.” Need Blanket: A elderly person called … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
Still time to help for the holidays
Marinscope There’s still time to donate food at Terra Linda and San Rafael Community Centers to support the Marin Community Food Bank this holiday season. Needed are canned and nonperishable food items (no glass, please). Drop off your donations at either of these locations: San Rafael Community … [Read more...] about Still time to help for the holidays
Meet San Rafael’s new police accountability committee
On Oct. 23, 2023, the City Council approved appointments of seven San Rafael residents to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC). The purpose of the PAAC is to improve public transparency and accountability with respect to the San Rafael Police Department and provide greater … [Read more...] about Meet San Rafael’s new police accountability committee
March ballot includes several local measures
Marin County Special to Marinscope Marin County residents will have the opportunity March 5, 2024, to vote on local measures that include school, municipal and district issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. The measures on … [Read more...] about March ballot includes several local measures
County OKs new initiatives at Binford Road encampment; says it’s making progress in moving people out
Marin County Special to Marinscope Progress is being made to move individuals into permanent housing from an encampment along Binford Road, a County of Marin-maintained road parallel to Highway 101 just north of the Novato city limits, as well as to protect the sensitive habitat of the … [Read more...] about County OKs new initiatives at Binford Road encampment; says it’s making progress in moving people out