A bicyclist identified as Peter Grace, 70, was killed on Saturday morning, Nov. 2, the San Rafael Police Department reported. It happened on Andersen Drive at the SMART railroad grade crossing. A preliminary investigation determined Mr. Grace was headed northbound on Andersen Drive. As he … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Peter Grace killed in San Rafael
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Marin ranches protected
More than 700 acres of farmland of local importance in Marin was protected last week with a $3.33 million grant to MALT. Marin County Special to Marinscope Aided by local voter-supported tax revenue, Marin County Parks and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) have collaborated for … [Read more...] about Marin ranches protected
County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
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 County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Marinscope Stories have been part of the human experience since the beginning of our time. They provide an opportunity to share common experiences, allowing for better understanding among us. Redwood trees, giants of the forest, stretch majestically towards the sky, reaching for the stars. On … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
FAIRFAX My Dope: Police were summoned to an overheated family scene on Marin Road where a 15-year-old boy was demanding that his parents give him his marijuana back. The parents said they didn’t have it. Situation escalated. Service provided. Unfinished Business: A citizen reported a dog … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick ‘Tis the season … to get sick. The Marin County Health Department is doing its best to warn residents that the worst is yet to come as the flu, COVID and RSV bear down on the Bay Area. Thanks to the federal government’s missteps and … [Read more...] about Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews
Happy holidays and, oh, by the way, your property taxes due by Dec. 11
When paying bills during holiday season preparations, remember this: The first installment of the 2023-2024 property taxes becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec.11. Marin County taxpayers are being asked to pay online, by phone or by mail, rather than in-person. Property tax payments can be … [Read more...] about Happy holidays and, oh, by the way, your property taxes due by Dec. 11
Marin County Assessor scores well on audit
Marin County Special to Marinscope The regulating agency that monitors statewide county assessor’s offices has given the Marin County Assessor’s Office high marks for its work on the annual assessment roll. The California State Board of Equalization performed a quantitative evaluation of … [Read more...] about Marin County Assessor scores well on audit
58 — That’s how many boards are under the Marin County Supervisors
Marinscope A funny thing happened on the way to making the multitude of Marin County commissions more diverse. Supervisors heard a detailed staff presentation suggesting that of the 355 people now actively serving on Marin’s commissions, too many of them are “retired, white, heterosexual … [Read more...] about 58 — That’s how many boards are under the Marin County Supervisors
Marine Unit rescues boat in San Pablo Bay
A disabled boat in San Pablo Bay was reported to the Marin Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 24. The Marine Unit located the vessel, with three people aboard, and towed it to the Black Point boat ramp in Novato. … [Read more...] about Marine Unit rescues boat in San Pablo Bay