The best women’s bocce players from throughout California converged Aug. 6 for a regional doubles tournament in San Rafael, and a Marin pair emerged on top. Julie Nunes of San Rafael and Jolene Kramer of San Anselmo, both representing the hosting Marin Bocce Federation, won the United States Bocce … [Read more...] about Marin Bocce duo captures women’s tournament title
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Marin hits homeless milestone with 518 down and out people provided good housing
Marin County Marin County and its community partners have exceeded the milestone of housing over 500 formerly homeless individuals in permanent supportive housing since launching the Coordinated Entry system in October 2017. The count, as of today, stands at 518 housed. “The County is grateful … [Read more...] about Marin hits homeless milestone with 518 down and out people provided good housing
No contest plea for DUI Marin deputy; new sheriff mum on potential discipline
In a plea arrangement, a Marin County sheriff’s sergeant pleaded no contest to a DUI charge. In return, a hit-and-run charge was dismissed. San Rafael resident Michael James Brovelli, 49, entered the plea last week in Sonoma County Superior Court. Brovelli was in a Marin County … [Read more...] about No contest plea for DUI Marin deputy; new sheriff mum on potential discipline
Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?
Marinscope Would you like to see the Marin shoreline re-populated with those cute, playful enhydra lutris? Enhydra lutris – sea otters – used to be everywhere along the Northern California and Oregon coasts until they were hunted to near extinction. But now there’s a new federal report raising … [Read more...] about Can sea otters make a comeback in Marin?
Marin 911: Runaway mom heads for the hills
Sausalito July 21 - 27, 2022 Runaway Mom: At a family dinner an argument ensued and the mother “ran off” and had not been seen for two hours. She “took a right onto Main from Second Street and ran toward the hills.” After a search she was found and left the scene with her husband. Touchy: A … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Runaway mom heads for the hills
Dimming of street lights on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard now underway
Marin County Special to Marinscope Work began this week to revise street lighting on the median islands along one mile of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, between Manor Road in Kentfield and Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae. Overseen by the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW), the lighting … [Read more...] about Dimming of street lights on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard now underway
Antisemitic flyers distributed in San Rafael neighborhood
An investigation into who distributed antisemitic flyers in San Rafael was started after police were called to the city’s West End neighborhood in the downtown on Sunday (July 24). Just after 6:45 p.m., the San Rafael Police Department received information that an unknown person or persons … [Read more...] about Antisemitic flyers distributed in San Rafael neighborhood
Fairfax Pavilion retrofit delayed as Native American artifacts beneath the site evaluated
The city has put the seismic retrofit of historic Fairfax Pavilion on hold to better evaluate and preserve Native American artifacts possibly under the building. The Pavilion sits atop of what is believed to be a site of significant Native American activity. The decision means that a nearly … [Read more...] about Fairfax Pavilion retrofit delayed as Native American artifacts beneath the site evaluated
There’s a new sheriff in town, first time in 26 years
The Marin County Board of Supervisors elevated Jamie Scardina to the sheriff of Marin County. He won election to the post in June, taking over from Robert Doyle who retired as of June 30. Doyle had held the position for 26 years. Technically, Doyle’s term ends on Jan. 2, 2023. Sheriff … [Read more...] about There’s a new sheriff in town, first time in 26 years
A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90
Marinscope Denis Rice, a county supervisor in the 1970s, died last week at 90. He was one of the first Marin public officials to warn of the growing threat of run-a-way pension liabilities. Rice was a supervisor from 1977 to 1981. He also served on the Tiburon Town Council. … [Read more...] about A county supervisor in the 70s, Denis Rice dies at 90