To get ready for Marin's move to all electric use, a forum will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon will be held on Marin's Electrification Plan, which is nearing completion, aiming to rapidly phase in electric appliances to reduce a quarter of Marin's GHG emissions. And the Air … [Read more...] about Get ready for an all-electric Marin with gas water heaters and gas furnaces set to phase out in 2027 and 2029
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Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Marin County Special to Marinscope Through an innovative pilot program, 24 projects that advance racial equity and make meaningful change in Marin County neighborhoods were eligible to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. Community members across Marin County voted for their … [Read more...] about Predominantly white Marin County funds effort to help fix racial disparity
Mill Valley city manager squares up on school district’s plan to use Friends Field
In a long-standing disagreement about the use of Friends Field by the Mill Valley School District, the City of Mill Valley ratcheted up the stakes with a public message to Sharon Nakataini, board president of the Mill Valley School District. Here is the letter from City Manager Todd Cusimano. … [Read more...] about Mill Valley city manager squares up on school district’s plan to use Friends Field
Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Keith Fraser, an iconic Marin fisherman and longtime baseball coach, died this month at the age of 86. Services are pending. Here’s more on a life well lived. … [Read more...] about Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
The Marin County Public Health Status Update as of Jan.26: Rates of seasonal respiratory viruses have plateaued in Marin County but remain at high levels. Wastewater reveals that COVID-19 and RSVtransmission rates have remained at about the same elevated level for the past month, and influenza … [Read more...] about Seasonal respiratory viruses in Marin ease off a bit, but still high
In Marin there’s water to the brim
The recent storms in NoCal has brought Marin water reservoirs to the brim -- 100% capacity. And more wet storms are on the horizon. Marin Municipal Water District quality manager Lucy Croy told the Marin IJ that all of the reservoirs are "spilling" and that "hopefully we can maintain that … [Read more...] about In Marin there’s water to the brim
Stand by for 2 months of delays on the Panoramic Highway
Starting Monday (January 29), Panoramic Highway will be reduced to a single lane at milepost 2.26, just south of the Mountain Home Inn, allowing for alternating two-way access controlled by a temporary traffic signal. The lane closure is required for construction of a retaining wall. It going to … [Read more...] about Stand by for 2 months of delays on the Panoramic Highway
Here’s the scoop from the Elections Department on upcoming voting in Marin
Key dates are coming up in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Ballots will be mailed to all active registered voters in Marin County, and in-person services will be available at the Elections Department starting February 5. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said those who … [Read more...] about Here’s the scoop from the Elections Department on upcoming voting in Marin
California, Marin further relax COVID-19 isolation rules
Marin County Public Health Status Update: January 19, 2024: Last week, the California Department of Public Health further relaxed COVID-19 isolation recommendations. Marin Public Health supports this change, and issued this letter to the school community today. Under the new … [Read more...] about California, Marin further relax COVID-19 isolation rules
Race equity plan report on County’s agenda
A report on how well Marin County is doing on its Race Equity Action Plan Implementation will be reviewed at the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The item is expected to be taken up at about 2 p.m. Here is the staff report on REAP: RECOMMENDATION: Accept the … [Read more...] about Race equity plan report on County’s agenda