The Marin County Public Health Department issued a health advisory last week prompted by an increase in 911 responses for e-bike accidents, particularly among young people. 71% of bike accidents among residents aged 10-19 years were e-bike related, compared to 12% among adults. To help … [Read more...] about E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
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Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A press release from Marin County: As the holiday season approaches, Marin County Public Health emphasizes the importance of vaccination to safeguard the community against winter respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Marin County is … [Read more...] about Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I follow a lot of public meetings in Marin. Perhaps the source of most public angst expressed in those forums comes when elected officials impatiently limit the time for public comment. The norm in Marin is 3 minutes. It’s sometimes shortened to 2 … [Read more...] about A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter A group of residents of San Anselmo have decided too much taxpayer money has been spent for too many years on Flood Control solutions that “have been poorly designed, at odds with the needs of the community and without consultation of San Anselmo … [Read more...] about San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Marin Community Clinics announces new CEO
The Board of Directors of Marin Community Clinics, Marin County’s largest community clinic system, on Nov. 14 announced the appointment of Farhan Fadoo as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which will be effective Dec. 1, follows a national search. Fadoo succeeds Mitesh Popat. “Dr. … [Read more...] about Marin Community Clinics announces new CEO
Marin stands against hate
Communities throughout Marin stand united against hate in all its forms. In Mill Valley, the Chamber of Commerce, for example, passed out “United Against Hate” posters to hang in the windows of local shops next week. This visible stand also took place in towns and villages throughout Marin … [Read more...] about Marin stands against hate
To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Last time I looked at the national numbers, about 3% of Americans had received a COVID shot. Federal health care folk characterized that as “on track.” Far be it for me to second guess the national health brainiacs who brought us ideas like … [Read more...] about To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib
The background of Veterans Day
In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, on a hill overlooking our nation’s capital. It turns out that similar ceremonies had previously taken place in England and France; an unknown soldier was buried in each country’s most esteemed … [Read more...] about The background of Veterans Day
Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Marin County Special to Marinscope Results are in from a Marin County community survey conducted earlier this year. The County is now evaluating residents’ perceptions of the quality of public services and aspects of community livability. The County Administrator’s Office presented an … [Read more...] about Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
The band Glory Dayz featuring Frankie Adel, formerly of Sha Na Na, will play at Trek Winery in Novato on Nov. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Glory Dayz consists of long-time bay area performers, including Dave Bringhurst from the 1970's Novato Band "Afton"; guitar player John Lawrence from … [Read more...] about Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25