Allan Barahal August 31, 1920 – May 18, 2025 San Rafael High School history and philosophy teacher, longshoreman, union organizer, world traveler and devoted husband and father. Allan Barahal was born in Toledo, Ohio to Barney and Ester Barahal (née Blitz), both Eastern European Jewish … [Read more...] about He changed lives: Popular San Rafael High School teacher, Allan Barahal, dies at 105
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5 new deputies welcomed to the Marin County Sheriff’s Department
Marin County Sheriff Scardina and several members of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office attended the Santa Rosa Junior College - Basic Police Academy (BPA) Class 216 academy graduation. We welcome five graduates that are now officially Deputy Sheriffs with Marin County! Please join us in … [Read more...] about 5 new deputies welcomed to the Marin County Sheriff’s Department
Grand jury releases report ‘Uncuffed and Unemployed’
Today, the 2024-2025 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report titled “Uncuffed and Unemployed: There is Work to be Done.” The Marin County Jail (County Jail) processes approximately 7,100 arrests annually, with an average daily incarceration of 250 individuals within its … [Read more...] about Grand jury releases report ‘Uncuffed and Unemployed’
Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Natalie Adona, whose career includes has 17 years of intensive elections experience in several Northern California counties, is the County of Marin’s choice as its next Registrar of Voters. She will replace Lynda Roberts, who is retiring at the end of June. On June 9, Adona takes over … [Read more...] about Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
On February 18, 2025, an elderly resident of Marin County reported to Marin County Sheriff’s Deputies that they were the victim of fraud. The resident told the responding deputies that they were contacted by individuals claiming to be FBI agents. The FBI-impersonators contacted the resident by phone … [Read more...] about Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
Founder of First Responder Support Network in San Rafael to be honored
After 27 years of service, the Rev. Jan Heglund will be recognized by the San Rafael City Council and the San Rafael Police Department on Monday, May 19, 2025. The City Council meeting starts at 6 PM at San Rafael City Hall, located at 1400 Fifth Avenue. The Rev. Jan served the San Rafael … [Read more...] about Founder of First Responder Support Network in San Rafael to be honored
Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
Sergeant First Class Kevin Graves, the father of a fallen U.S. Army soldier from the Iraq war and now a California State Guard Chaplain Assistant, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, inside Exhibit Hall at the Marin County Fairgrounds … [Read more...] about Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
Autistic child lost in crowd found by Johnny-on-the-spot San Rafael PD cadet
SRPD Press Release This past Saturday, Cadet Carvalho and Accounting Tech Gonzales attended the May Madness Car Show in San Rafael to engage with the community and support our recruitment efforts. During the event, Cadet Carvalho encountered a distressed mother who was searching for her … [Read more...] about Autistic child lost in crowd found by Johnny-on-the-spot San Rafael PD cadet
Marin looks for ‘better ways’ to get neighbors to rat out neighbors not in compliance with county rules
Marin County is looking for people to help catch neighbors violating various government codes, such as zoning, health and safety, building codes. The county press release follows: Those interested in helping improve the code compliance program for unincorporated parts of Marin County are … [Read more...] about Marin looks for ‘better ways’ to get neighbors to rat out neighbors not in compliance with county rules
Your voice matters in Marin
Editor's Note: This is the opening of the monthly newsletter by Marin County Supervisor, District 3, Stephanie Moulton-Peters. Dear Southern Marin Friends and Neighbors, May is a vibrant month in Marin—full of opportunities to connect, reflect, and take action. As we recognize May as Mental … [Read more...] about Your voice matters in Marin