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
Another prisoner dies in Marin jail
The Novato Police Department is investigating the in-custody death of an incarcerated person, housed at the Marin County Jail. Here's the social media report from the Marin County Sheriff's Department: On Jan. 25th, at approximately 0545 hrs, a Deputy performing a routine check of people in … [Read more...] about Another prisoner dies in Marin jail
As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick If it were not so funny, you’d be tempted to cry at how hard new Marin state representative Damon Connolly is trying to stay relevant in his new elected position. He went from the Marin County Board of Supervisors – an office where real power in … [Read more...] about As Marin turns, our state representative let’s us know he’s standing guard
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
Pick your chaos — Trump’s assholery or Biden’s incompetency
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Donald Trump’s lone primary opponent, Nikki Haley, likes to say chaos follows him and that’s why he shouldn't be president again. But, if we’re to be completely honest, when you weigh Trump’s personal assholery against whatever the hell’s … [Read more...] about Pick your chaos — Trump’s assholery or Biden’s incompetency
Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house
MARIN SHERIFF Abandoned Car: A Greenbrae resident woke up to find a car in his driveway on Jan. 25. Windows were down and it appeared as if someone had rifled through the inside. Deputies towed the mystery car. Couch Dumped: Some lazy, bad person dumped a couch on Woodland Avenue in San … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mystery car found in Greenbrae driveway, couch dumped in San Rafael and Novato landlord locks tenant out of house
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
Oakland man, San Leandro woman arrested in carjacking and kidnapping of 2-year-old child in Marin
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, Oakland Police responded to a report of a carjacking and kidnapping of a two year old child near the Oakland Coliseum. The child was found a short time later, unharmed wandering the streets near a warehouse in the City of San Leandro. The mother and child were re-united … [Read more...] about Oakland man, San Leandro woman arrested in carjacking and kidnapping of 2-year-old child in Marin
Wall property discussions continue with Marin Open Space Trust
This report is from the Town of Fairfax weekly newsletter: Due diligence investigations of the property have gotten underway in cooperation with Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) and the Town of Fairfax. Discussions are continuing between Marin County and the Town about the ownership of the Wall … [Read more...] about Wall property discussions continue with Marin Open Space Trust