Like to spend money? Then why not join a Marin County group that prioritizes and makes recommendations on the spending of federal grant money. Through February 11, the County of Marin is recruiting new members of its Countywide Priority Setting Committee, which advises the Marin County Board of … [Read more...] about Want to help the county spend your money?
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Marin County fair awards
The 2020 Marin County Virtual Fair, hosted online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, swept the competition with 12 awards recently during the Western Fairs Association (WFA) convention. The recognition was welcomed by the County of Marin’s Cultural Services Department, which had to switch gears … [Read more...] about Marin County fair awards
Anne Grey named CEO of Vivalon
Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that promotes the independence, well-being and quality of life for older adults and people living with disabilities, announced the appointment of Anne Grey as its new CEO. Grey will be responsible for the strategic oversight and overall management of … [Read more...] about Anne Grey named CEO of Vivalon
SMP sworn in as county supervisor
Marin’s brave youth
Chiqui Diaz Derek Wilson Marinscope San Rafael’s Chiqui Diaz has something important to say, and she wants to make sure the world hears her words. Diaz, a member of the Spahr Center’s Social Justice Fellowship, was one of six people from across the state to win the California Endowment’s … [Read more...] about Marin’s brave youth
Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
Marinscope Dr. Martin Brotman, 81, is being remembered by family, friends and coworkers across North America for his work in the medical community, and his faith and compassion that enriched the lives of so many. A longtime Tiburon resident, he passed away “suddenly, yet peacefully,” on … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
Dominican students impact the wider community
Special to Marinscope Jiramanee Apiwansri, 22, and Hannah Woolfenden, 23, came to Dominican University of California to study in two very different and very demanding programs. Jiramanee is preparing to be a nurse, a profession she began to admire while her father was battling cancer. It’s a … [Read more...] about Dominican students impact the wider community
All-woman leadership in San Rafael
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Women and minorities are stepping into new leadership roles from the White House to local communities in a seismic political shift. Kate Colin is impressed by the change she’s seen this year, but she’s even more excited to see what the next generation of women might … [Read more...] about All-woman leadership in San Rafael
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot