The Department of Music, Dance, and Performing Arts at Dominican University of California will present two LINES Ballet/BFA in Dance "Spring Showcase" performances in Angelico Concert Hall in San Rafael on Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 23, at 3 p.m. The annual event will feature … [Read more...] about Dominican’s Spring Showcase coming up
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Marin COVID-19 update: April 8, 2022
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: April 8, 2022 The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is three times per week and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for … [Read more...] about Marin COVID-19 update: April 8, 2022
Novato ranked 100th safest town in California; San Rafael ranked 199th
Of the 250 California cities evaluated for overall safety by Safewise.com, Novato ranks in the top half at 100 and San Rafael ranks in the bottom half at 199. Danville was rated #1, according to the organization’s 8th annual list. California’s violent crime rate, Safewise’s report said, … [Read more...] about Novato ranked 100th safest town in California; San Rafael ranked 199th
Spike in COVID-19 at San Rafael School
Coleman Elementary School in San Rafael suffered 20 documented COVID cases in late March, prompting the school to re-institute the wearing of masks. The infected were about half employees and half students. Principal Mike Taylor said the move will reduce the risk of transmission and was not … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID-19 at San Rafael School
Homeless San Rafael man files suit
Living under Highway 101 in San Rafael has caused a homeless man to have hearing loss. James Hellard, 49, lives under the highway as it is a city-sanctioned place for the homeless to camp. That amounts to San Rafael “forcing” him to live under the noisy thoroughfare, his suit alleges. … [Read more...] about Homeless San Rafael man files suit
Point San Pedro Road modifications to be tested
Marinscope In April, a section of Point San Pedro Road in eastern San Rafael will be restriped during a pilot project to evaluate an alternative lane layout between Loch Lomond and Peacock Gap. The pilot project approach is unique in that it allows residents to experience a new road configuration … [Read more...] about Point San Pedro Road modifications to be tested
Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In the early years, there were no roads in Marin connecting the communities on the ocean with those on the bay. The first road was built in 1870. It followed a route roughly the same as today’s Highway 1 through Tam Valley to the thriving … [Read more...] about Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker
Sausalito Feb. 23 - March 1, 2022 Coyote Scare: A woman out for a walk became frightened by a coyote who scampered by her. She asked police to escort her home, which they did. Bad Title: A man reported to police that he bought a boat and trailer online, but when the goods arrived there was … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker
State housing mandate ‘insurmountable’ for Marin
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope Sausalito didn’t want to do it, but it must. And Sausalito isn’t alone. The county and every city in Marin is under the gun by a state mandate to create a lot more housing, much of it for the poor. For example, the county must add 3,569 new housing … [Read more...] about State housing mandate ‘insurmountable’ for Marin
Hit and run in San Rafael
Marinscope A pedestrian was hit by a car on Canal Street about 6:45 p.m. Monday (Feb. 28). The driver of the car left the scene. San Rafael police said Hector Abel Vasquez Mendez, 29, turned himself in Tuesday night, 24 hours after the crime. Police booked Vasquez Mendez into the Marin County … [Read more...] about Hit and run in San Rafael