In the new rankings of the U.S. News & World report college ranking in the western region, Dominican University cracked the top 20 for the first time, coming in at No. 18. … [Read more...] about Dominican University cracks the Top 20
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Marin 911: Fishing is animal cruelty?
NOVATO Award: Officer Macias and our police canine Rookie recently attended the Marin Dog Festival at Piper Park in Larkspur, where they provided a demonstration on handler protection and canine certification. The festival crowd enjoyed information about Rookie, his training requirements and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Fishing is animal cruelty?
Those were not Marin owned buses dropping migrants off in New York
The buses with a Marin logo on them that were used to transport immigrants from Texas to New York, were not buses owned by Marin Airporter. The local company had sold them to another company that had not removed the logos as required. … [Read more...] about Those were not Marin owned buses dropping migrants off in New York
San Rafael outsources police brutality probe
Marinscope The decision to hand over the investigation of police conduct by the San Rafael Police Department to a former police officer in Sonoma County brought sharp criticism from the lawyer representing the man who was arrested. The incident happened on July 27 when officers rolled onto a … [Read more...] about San Rafael outsources police brutality probe
Marin 911: Man roots in trash; says he looking for his ‘underground base’
SAUSALITO Underground Lair: A homeless man was stopped on Bee Street for rummaging through the trash. He said he wasn’t rummaging for trash but looking for his “underground base.” Police told him to stop rummaging through the trash. Sleeper: A homeless man slept on the sidewalk by the picnic … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man roots in trash; says he looking for his ‘underground base’
Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Marinscope It was a hot Labor Day weekend in Marin, but in terms of art and music, it’s nothing compared to what’s coming to Mill Valley shortly. It’s predicted to be Marin’s best post-pandemic music gathering. The Mill Valley Arts Festival – aside from displaying world class artists – will … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Monkeypox shot clinic Thursday in San Rafael; only 150 doses available
The Spahr Center and Marin Health and Human Services are hosting another vaccination clinic this Thursday, Sept. 8, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marin Health and Human Services Building, 3240 Kerner Blvd in San Rafael. First and second doses will be available. Those eligible for the first does … [Read more...] about Monkeypox shot clinic Thursday in San Rafael; only 150 doses available
San Rafael officers taken off the streets following body cam video showing them using force to violently arrest a local gardener
Marinscope San Rafael police officers were placed on paid leave over the long weekend after a body-cam video came to light showing them arresting a popular local gardener in late July in the Canal area where day laborers gather. ABC7 News in San Francisco first reported the video … [Read more...] about San Rafael officers taken off the streets following body cam video showing them using force to violently arrest a local gardener
PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
This press release came to Marinscope Community Newspapers on Friday, Sept. 2: The state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), credits conservation efforts over the past two days for maintaining grid stability and has encouraged customers to answer the call once … [Read more...] about PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects
Marin County Special to Marinscope The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Labor Day weekend in areas of Northern California, including inland and high elevation areas of Marin County. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed the high 90s beginning … [Read more...] about High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects