The public schools in San Rafael plan to spend at least $50,000 in an advertising blitz to get students to return to public school. The school board contracted with San Diego-based Target River Marketing to do a campaign to return children who left the public schools during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about San Rafael public schools spend $$$ to recruit students
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Segregation unmistakable in Marin
Marinscope Where is the most segregated neighborhood in the Bay Area? It’s the Canal Area in San Rafael. That’s according to the Othering and Belonging Institute, a UC Berkeley research organization. It did an analysis of racial demographics in every neighborhood in the Bay Area using what is … [Read more...] about Segregation unmistakable in Marin
Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
Sausalito Sept. 22 - 28, 2021 Yeller: A man yelled anti-semetic slurs to people on Bridgeway on Sept. 26. He had a small puppy with him. Citizens were concerned about his slurs and the welfare of his puppy. Dog Bite: Citizens heard a woman scream from Gabriel Park. Police arrived and found … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Marinscope With just a few more days to go before his recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed it a “momentous occasion” that 80.6% of eligible Californians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That ranks California 9th in the nation according to data from the … [Read more...] about California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
In the second week of post-COVID prep football, all Marin high schools swung into action. Here’s a recap of the second week. ARCHIE WILLIAMS The new name of Drake High School (Archie Williams High School) seems to be a lucky charm for the football team this year. AWHS is now 2-0 for … [Read more...] about Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
‘Regeneration’ art set for Arbor Park
The mural in Terra Linda that honors Breonna Taylor, a Black medical worker shot by police in a raid on her house in Kentucky, will be replaced with a piece of public art entitled “Regeneration.” The San Rafael City Council made the call this month. The Taylor mural had become too controversial, … [Read more...] about ‘Regeneration’ art set for Arbor Park
Women empowerment in business
The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Women's Empowerment in Business Series - with the topic of Women's Financial Health taking placeat 5:15 p.m. Aug. 25. Register online to attend. The event will be moderated by Stephanie Plante -- CEO, CPi Developers. Speaker … [Read more...] about Women empowerment in business
Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
By Derek Wilson Marinscope School officials around Marin County had hoped to welcome students back to campus with open arms — and no masks — but the start to the new school year seems a lot like the end of the old year. “Marin County public schools are poised, ready and excited about the … [Read more...] about Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
Census requires boundary changes in San Rafael
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Even as controversies over voting rights rage across the country, the City of San Rafael is taking a hard look at the constitutionality of its current election system. The Nov. 8, 2022, local election will determine City Council representatives for the Gerstle … [Read more...] about Census requires boundary changes in San Rafael
Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael
Marinscope On Friday, July 23, at 10:42 p.m., the San Rafael Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired near Third Street at Lootens Plaza. Witnesses reported seeing vehicles speeding away from the area. A San Rafael Police Officer saw a black Dodge Charger speeding … [Read more...] about Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael