Marinscope The good news is Marin moved today to the less restrictive COVID-19 shutdown status of Orange. That allows for businesses to open at 50 percent capacity, and clear the way for an incrementally less restrictive life in Marin. The bad news is last week Marin reached the macabre … [Read more...] about Marin moves to Orange
Ride Marin Transit to the polls … for free
Marin County polling places will be open and all Marin Transit local routes, supplemental routes, and the West Marin Stagecoach will be fare free with a touchless boarding process through Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. In keeping with Marin Transit’s commitment to provide safe … [Read more...] about Ride Marin Transit to the polls … for free
San Quentin outbreak ‘indefensible’
Marinscope The most severe outbreak of COVID-19 in Marin occurred at the San Quentin prison when the state transferred infected inmates to the prison where previously no cases were recorded. The virus raced through the facility. Twenty-eight inmates died and 75 percent of the San Quentin … [Read more...] about San Quentin outbreak ‘indefensible’
Elections Department open to help voters
Marin County Elections Department will be ready to assist residents with registering and voting on Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters may come to the Civic Center office in San Rafael to drop off their vote-by-mail ballot as well. “The response to this … [Read more...] about Elections Department open to help voters
COVID restrictions suck
The COVID restrictions of 2020 killed Marin’s most beloved events. Every parade in Marin … gone. Dipsea … devastated. Live plays … dark. Concerts and music venues (think Terrapin and Sweetwater) … in limbo. Hell, just trundling down to the local coffee shop for a morning meet with the gang seems so … [Read more...] about COVID restrictions suck
‘Homeless hotel’ planned for Corte Madera and Novato
Marinscope For travelers looking for a place to spend a weekend, the America’s Best Value Inn on Casa Buena Drive in Corte Madera is ideally situated: Near top-flight dining at Marin Joes, coffee at Peet’s, and shopping at the Town Center and The Village. It might not be the best place for a … [Read more...] about ‘Homeless hotel’ planned for Corte Madera and Novato
Talk with your teen about driving safely
For National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Novato Police Department is encouraging parents to discuss the importance of safe driving habits with their teens as newly licensed drivers. “New drivers will naturally be inexperienced,” Novato Police Sgt. Andres, said. “Parents play an important … [Read more...] about Talk with your teen about driving safely
Black man wrongly stoped by police; files complaint
San Rafael police responding to a report of an armed carjacking last month stopped a man and handcuffed him at gunpoint. It turned out the man was not involved. He was driving a similar car. The incident resulted in the city apologizing to Karl Bracy, who is Black, and invited him to … [Read more...] about Black man wrongly stoped by police; files complaint
House party closes Marin Catholic
Marin Catholic High School suspended on-campus school this week when administrators learned that some 50 students who attend the private school failed to social distance by attending a party together. The suspension of in-parson school will be in effect for about two weeks. No one who attended … [Read more...] about House party closes Marin Catholic
Power shut-off warning
Marin County Residents, The County of Marin is working with local jurisdictions to prepare for a planned shutoff of PG&E power to areas of Marin County because of extreme weather and wildfire conditions.Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the Marin … [Read more...] about Power shut-off warning