Marinscope In a county where in less than a decade one in three people will be over the age of 60, a long-envisioned state-of-the-art senior living facility is on the horizon. It’s called the Healthy Aging Campus and will provide affordable housing in Downtown San Rafael. It’s projected to … [Read more...] about Vivalon plans for an ever-older Marin population
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Rapists get life-plus sentences
Two men who in 2018 kidnapped a woman in San Francisco and drove her through Marin to Sonoma, beating, raping and sodomizing her along the way, will be imprisoned for life. Christian May Quintero, 28, and Fredi Alberto Lopez-Flores, 37, were each convicted on March 25 of six counts of … [Read more...] about Rapists get life-plus sentences
St. Vinnie’s opens new service location
On May 12th, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin celebrated the grand opening of its new service location at 747 B Street in San Rafael. More than 100 benefactors and friends, including Mayor Kate Colin, Supervisor Damon Connolly, and Mary Sackett, Aide to Damon Connolly, gathered to join St. … [Read more...] about St. Vinnie’s opens new service location
Registered voters should get ballots in the mail soon
County of Marin Special to Marinscope Your local election officials would like you to know that sending Vote by Mail ballots to all eligible voters is the law in California, and it is safe, secure and convenient. Official ballots were mailed on May 9th and all registered voters … [Read more...] about Registered voters should get ballots in the mail soon
Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
Across their life spans, men and boys shy away from seeking mental health support particularly in times of distress, and that can be a key risk factor of suicide and other behavioral health issues. To raise awareness, the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative’s Men and Boys Action Team … [Read more...] about Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
The unheard voices of Marin
Community Action Marin Special to Marinscope Marin County is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and yet there’s a portion of the population that isn’t often seen or heard. The non-profit organization Community Action Marin is highlighting community voices this spring to strengthen power … [Read more...] about The unheard voices of Marin
Marin 911: Arrested for teaching while drunk?
San Rafael Drunk Teacher: Police arrested a Terra Linda High School teacher suspected of being drunk and high on prescription drugs and marijuna while teaching students. The English teacher was booked into jail. The San Rafael Federation of Teachers told the Independent journal newspaper that the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Arrested for teaching while drunk?
Marin launches race equity plan — $18-per-hour minimum wage proposed
A Marin County collaboration between residents, community-based organizations, towns, cities, and County of Marin leaders is taking shape to implement the 2022 Race Equity Action Plan (REAP). Developed by a group of community residents and advocates, the plan identifies specific goals and … [Read more...] about Marin launches race equity plan — $18-per-hour minimum wage proposed
Marin mass transit: Masks no longer required
Masks are no longer required on Marin’s mass transit, thanks to a federal court ruling that overturned the Joe Biden Administration’s nationwide mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the ruling was announced, passengers cheered and took their masks off in transit. But the Biden … [Read more...] about Marin mass transit: Masks no longer required
Marin 911: Homeless misbehavior steps on Sausalito’s vibe
Sausalito April 5 - 11, 2022 Public Urinator: A “all points” person (police code for “homeless”) was heard yelling at people on Bridgeway and urinating in public. Police are familiar with this individual and are keeping an eye on the situation should it esculate. Screamer: A homeless … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Homeless misbehavior steps on Sausalito’s vibe