The Tamalpais Union High School District was slammed by a Marin County jury last week in a $10 million sexual predator case. A former student, who is now 36, claimed the school district was negligent when it failed to protect him from the school’s tennis coach, Normandie Burgos. Burgos is … [Read more...] about $10 million molestation verdict hits Tam schools
St. Vinnie’s opens new service location
On May 12th, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin celebrated the grand opening of its new service location at 747 B Street in San Rafael. More than 100 benefactors and friends, including Mayor Kate Colin, Supervisor Damon Connolly, and Mary Sackett, Aide to Damon Connolly, gathered to join St. … [Read more...] about St. Vinnie’s opens new service location
Registered voters should get ballots in the mail soon
County of Marin Special to Marinscope Your local election officials would like you to know that sending Vote by Mail ballots to all eligible voters is the law in California, and it is safe, secure and convenient. Official ballots were mailed on May 9th and all registered voters … [Read more...] about Registered voters should get ballots in the mail soon
Fairfax Town Council to meet in person and limit attendance to 15 people
The Fairfax Town Council will hold a special budget meeting on Friday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting only and seating will be limited to 15 seats. The Fairfax Town Council meets at the Women’s Club, 46 Park Road, in Fairfax. … [Read more...] about Fairfax Town Council to meet in person and limit attendance to 15 people
Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
Across their life spans, men and boys shy away from seeking mental health support particularly in times of distress, and that can be a key risk factor of suicide and other behavioral health issues. To raise awareness, the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative’s Men and Boys Action Team … [Read more...] about Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
The unheard voices of Marin
Community Action Marin Special to Marinscope Marin County is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and yet there’s a portion of the population that isn’t often seen or heard. The non-profit organization Community Action Marin is highlighting community voices this spring to strengthen power … [Read more...] about The unheard voices of Marin
Dipsea to induct Long and Malain into Hall of Fame
Longtime Marin County resident Bob Long, a Dipsea Race volunteer for almost 55 years, and the late Bob Malain will be inducted into the Dipsea Hall of Fame on Friday, June 10, at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Center. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails at a no-host bar, and live music … [Read more...] about Dipsea to induct Long and Malain into Hall of Fame
Volunteers tackle project at Pleasant Valley Elementary School
By Penny Hansen Novato Advance The construction of a large outside, low-rise platform on the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Playground has begun by community volunteers. The facility will be used for a new educational, recreational and entertainment venue for … [Read more...] about Volunteers tackle project at Pleasant Valley Elementary School
‘Women of Vision’ honored
Some very special “Women of Vision” were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the Marin community at the Soroptimist International of Novato’s 40th Annual Spring Fundraiser on April 23 at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center on the Indian Valley College campus. They … [Read more...] about ‘Women of Vision’ honored
Properly Subversive Commentary: All is sunny with Marin County District 5 supervisor candidates?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I’ve written hundreds of newspaper endorsement editorials over the years. Here’s how it usually goes: You write something sunny about all the candidates and then heap a pile of even sunnier praise on the candidate of your choice, which you probably knew … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive Commentary: All is sunny with Marin County District 5 supervisor candidates?