Marinscope Community Newspapers launched a new free website this week and, congratulations, you have found it. This website is updated daily.It features news and information from all six Marinscope newspapers -- the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley … [Read more...] about MarinLocalNews.com
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Staying close despite the distance
By Derek WilsonMarinscope Despite the physical distance, there is no need to feel alone.“When we started with the shelter-in-place and I first heard the term ‘social distancing,’ I cringed,” said Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Marin County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. … [Read more...] about Staying close despite the distance
Updated Public Health Order
Many Marin County Parks locations began reopening on Monday, May 18, per an updated public health order. This order loosens restrictions on motorized access to recreational areas, so more people can once again enjoy spending time outdoors. However, it gives land managers the authority to open, … [Read more...] about Updated Public Health Order
Marin back in business
Marinscope The first week COVID-19 Phase II in Marin began with an air of uncertainty and excitement as retail stores ramped up with the expectation of a surge of customers. But the new rules will still make for a different buying experience at brick-and-mortar stores and malls. Marin County … [Read more...] about Marin back in business
Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
These are some of the restaurants offering curbside pickup or to go service throughout Marin. NOVATO Beso Bistro 415-883-6700 www.besobistro.com Checker NY Deli 415-209-0099 www.checkerdeli.com El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill 415-892-1471 www.elreymexicanbarandgrill.com Hopmonk Tavern … [Read more...] about Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
Curbside retail begins Monday
Curbside pickup at retail stores will be allowed in Marin County beginning Monday, May 18, according to an updated shelter-in-place order released on Friday, May 15.The addition of curbside retail to the types of businesses allowed to operate in Marin is the most significant change to the previous … [Read more...] about Curbside retail begins Monday
Damon Connelly on reopening
(Editor's note: Damon Connelly is a Marin County Supervisor.) Dear Friends,Our storefronts in Marin are opening as we move forward with phase 2, sequential reopening, of the Marin Recovery Plan. This Monday, May 18th, the new Shelter In Place Order will be in effect. Curbside retail, … [Read more...] about Damon Connelly on reopening
Call-In option for county meetings
After a month of fully electronic meetings because of sheltering orders, the Marin County Board of Supervisors has created a call-in option for residents to participate by phone during the Board’s open time for public expression or particular agenda items. The phone number is 669-900-6833. The … [Read more...] about Call-In option for county meetings
Guidance Coming Soon for Reopening
San Rafael, CA – As curbside retail businesses and manufacturers in Marin County prepare for reopening, clear guidance is coming on how and when business can safely resume and the tools that will make the reopening planning process easier. On May 15, the public health officer for Marin County will … [Read more...] about Guidance Coming Soon for Reopening
Pacifics debut delayed
The San Rafael Pacifics are still holding out hope for the 2020 season, although it appears their Pecos League debut is in doubt.San Rafael, the 2019 Pacific Association champion, signed a deal in mid-March to join the Pecos League, which has two divisions in two time zones. The Pacifics are … [Read more...] about Pacifics debut delayed