Members of a new group calling itself the “Friends of Rush Creek” protested in front of a fundraiser for Marin County Board of Supervisor Eric Lucan last Friday.
As Lucan held a $75 birthday fundraiser for himself, the group made their voices heard on what they said was inaction by Lucan and Marin County on the 2-mile long homeless encampment allowed to grow on Binford Road.
“Despite repeated vehicle fires, arrests and at least one tragic drug overdose death, Mr. Lucan and his fellow Supervisors have failed to address the humanitarian and ecological disaster that is Binford Road,” the group said in a press release.
“We are very sympathetic to the plight of the homeless, but they must be moved away from the fragile wetlands.” said Toni Shroyer, a local activist and member of Friends of Rush Creek.
Pandemic
officially over
The Marin County Health Department reported that the World Health Organization last week declared the End of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Also for the first time in 2023, Marin COVID Level transitioned from Medium to Low based on declining hospitalizations and virus levels in wastewater. On Thursday, May 11, the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration will end.
Road closure
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) announced that SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck will close State Highway 37 to reconstruct the railroad crossing near the junction with Highway 121 at Sears Point on Saturday, May 20, at 3 a.m. and will reopen on Sunday, May 21, at 11 a.m.
Highway 37 crosses the railroad tracks near the junction with Highway 121 at Sears Point. Due to heavy vehicle traffic and usage, this railroad crossing requires significant repairs. Detour details:
– Highway 37 will be closed immediately west of Noble Road and immediately west of the railroad tracks near Sears Point.
– Travelers driving westbound will be required to take Highway 29 to Highway 12, then take Highway 121/Arnold Drive to Highway 37.
– Travelers driving eastbound will be required to take Highway 121/Arnold Drive to Highway 12, then take Highway 29 to Highway 37. Westbound drivers can also continue on Highway 12 to Interstate 80.
Fair music
The music headliners for the Marin County Fair have been announced. Blue Oyster Cult will play on June 30, Patti LaBelle on July 2, Stephen Marley on July 3 and Melissa Etheridge on July 4. The fair begins June 30 and more information can be found at MarinFair.org.
Sausalito
housing plan
The state has approved Sausalito’s housing plan. It’s the first city in Marin to have accomplished that. Sausalito plans to develop at least 724 new housing units over the next eight years which must include 200 very-low-income units, 115 low-income units, 114 moderate-income units and 295 above-moderate income units.
Waiting list
Marin Housing Authority (MHA) will open the Golden Gate Village Public Housing Waiting List from May 22 to fill 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom units in family public housing. To see eligibility requirements and to apply, contact the Marin House Authority.
Body found
in burned car
A body discovered in a burning car at Downtown Ignacio Tow is under investigation by CHP. The car was originally sent to the tow yard by CHP on May 3 after it was found abandoned on the 101. On May 5, the car was reported burning in the tow yard. When the fire was put out, a body was found inside. The body has not been identified.
Chase ends
in San Rafael
A high-speed chase that began in Healdsburg ended in downtown San Rafael on Thursday, May 11. Police said the incident began in the early morning hours when a motorcyclist sped off when police tried to stop him for driving without license plates. The pursuit – sometimes exceeding 100 mph – ended in San Rafael where the motorcyclist crashed and then ran on foot. Sonoma County police dogs chased the man down and he was arrested.
He was identified as Buck Christopher Knell Jr., 25, of Santa Rosa.
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