Marin County Community Response Teams (CRTs) formed for the COVID-19 pandemic response are pivoting to fentanyl use in the Hispanic community in San Rafael. This month, CRT partner Canal Alliance and OD Free Marin joined up to train 12 residents of the Canal area in San Rafael to support overdose … [Read more...] about Marin Health Department tackles Hispanic opioid crisis in San Rafael
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In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I despise the word “equity” as it is used today. For example, consider this statement from the Marin County Office of Equity. “Dear Community, “Welcome to the Marin County Office of Equity newsletter! Autumn is upon us. In September and … [Read more...] about In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Board of Supervisors to change top Marin County job title from ‘Manager’ to ‘Executive’
At the upcoming Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 24, the supervisors will consider changing the title of “County Administrator” to “County Executive.” The change is being made, along with other tweaks to the job description, as the current holder of the job is … [Read more...] about Board of Supervisors to change top Marin County job title from ‘Manager’ to ‘Executive’
Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
SAUSALITO Grass Grows: Police took a complaint between two neighbors on Easterby Street. There is a fence line between the two properties and grass is growing under the fence of one property to another property. This answers the age-old question of “Can’t we all just get along.” Apparently not. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
$1.2 million embezzlement reported in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department reports on Facebook this crime. No names were initially revealed in the report: "On October 17, 2023, SRPD received a call from Home Depot regarding an employee who embezzled approximately $1.2 million. "Through Home Depot's internal investigation into the … [Read more...] about $1.2 million embezzlement reported in San Rafael
Meet Deputy Barajas
Join the Marin County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Deputy Barajas, shown here, who successfully passed his Field Training Program and is now working as a solo beat deputy. Deputy Barajas says he is "excited and thankful" for the opportunity to serve Marin. … [Read more...] about Meet Deputy Barajas
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
Bay Club buys Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Club, the 8-acre swim and tennis club in Novato, has been acquired by The Bay Clubs Company. The purchase price was not disclosed, the North Bay Business Journal reported last week. In Marin, the company also owns Bay Club Marin, Bay Club Ross … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
PG&E offers free gas safety checks
To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold weather months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers free in-home safety checks. During the safety checks, PG&E also will relight pilot lights for customers who have heaters or other appliances that … [Read more...] about PG&E offers free gas safety checks
Marin 911: Homeless shower in Fairfax creek; vigilant Novato cops help homeowner; Mill Valley’s finest check out RV plugged into high school’s electric supply
NOVATO Garage Door: Early in the morning of Oct. 10, Novato Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding an attempted burglary of a car near Garner Drive. The officers began a check of the area for the individuals involved, when they noticed an open garage of a residence nearby, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Homeless shower in Fairfax creek; vigilant Novato cops help homeowner; Mill Valley’s finest check out RV plugged into high school’s electric supply