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Covid update: Hospitalization rates double, wastewater samples show alarming East Bay spike
Omicron surge: Several Bay Area counties have seen Covid hospitalization rates more than double in the past month. Read More
Marin County plans first adult residential treatment facility
Marin County and Progress Foundation have partnered to open a new adult residential treatment facility in San Rafael.Read More
Container ship adrift off Point Reyes coast
The Coast Guard is aiding a 564-foot container ship that experienced engine problems and went adrift off the coast of Point Reyes Friday.Read More
Larkspur residents fight housing for chronically homeless
Larkspur residents are engaged in a legal fight to stop a Project Homekey development to house chronically homeless people.Read More
Park service seeks public, tribal input in Tomales Point planning
The National Park Service opened a 30-day public comment period for Tomales Point planning, including tule elk management. Read More
Marin County to drop mask mandate in most indoor spaces, though use still recommended
Marin County will Monday lift a local mask mandate requiring face coverings in indoor public places, county health officials announced Friday. While the mandate ends at noon Monday, masks...Read More
Much of Bay Area under Red Flag Warning through Tuesday evening
Forecasters issued a red flag warning for Sunday night into Tuesday evening, when gusty north winds and dry conditions are in store for the Bay Area. High winds could...Read More
Bay Area health officers issue guidelines for easing mask requirements
Eight Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley have issued a joint statement outlining how and when indoor mask requirements could be eased. Read More
County moves to protect residents from property deed fraud
Marin County residents have a new resource to help protect them from property deed fraud, which county officials called one of the country’s fastest-growing white collar crimes. Marin County...Read More
Marin County holds drug take back month to reduce overdose risks
In an effort to reduce the number of drug overdoses, Marin County declared October Prescription Drug Take Back Month.Read More
Police arrest suspected hacker accused of using nude photos to extort high school teens
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Berkeley Monday on suspicion of hacking the social media accounts of at least 17 Bay Area high school girls and using their personal...Read More
Joining growing list, Marin County issues first responder vaccine, test mandate
First responders in Marin County will have to show proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 virus or take weekly tests starting Sept. 15. Marin County Public Health issued an...Read More
Seven Bay Area counties issue indoor mask orders effective Tuesday
Effective Tuesday, seven of the nine Bay Area counties will again require that all people wear face masks in indoor public spaces. The joint order was announced in statements...Read More
Weekend Covid-19 update: New guidance, mandates abound as surge rages back to winter levels
The shift in messaging has been both rapid and remarkable. While health outcomes are of obvious concern, the threat of another economic and social life shutdown is proving to...Read More
Pandemic of tribalism: Anti-vaccination messaging and misinformation kills
Covid-19 in the U.S. is overshadowed by another pandemic, one of misinformation and mistrust, with consequences playing out in real time on a dangerous and deadly stage.Read More
Evacuation stickers help first responders identify homes already cleared
Evacuation tags are being handed out to residents in Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon and Belvedere in preparation for wildfire season. Residents are encouraged to display their tags on their...Read More
County waives permit fees for low-income rental units on unincorporated properties
Marin County will waive permit fees up to $10,000 for homeowners in unincorporated areas of the county who create rental units on their property and rent them to low-income...Read More
Fire officials warn Marin County residents of upcoming controlled burns
Marin County officials have scheduled controlled burns for late May and June as part of an effort to provide annual training for firefighters and to eliminate fire fuel and...Read More