The following announcement is from PG&E in regard to gas meter inspections this week. PG&E is conducting gas meter inspections in the Terra Linda, San Anselmo, Marinwood and Fairfax areas today through Friday due to low odor reads upon completion of testing a section of one of our gas transmission pipelines. The safety of our … Continued
Yesterday we received the State’s weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Marin has completed its second week in Tier 3 (orange status); the State’s November 4th assessment for Marin includes: Testing Positivity: 1.0% (decrease of 0.4% since last assessment) Adjusted Case Rate: 2.6 (no change) Health Equity Quartile Test Positivity Rate: 1.5% (decrease of 0.9%) In order to achieve Tier 4 (yellow status) Marin must: have been in the current … Continued
As of yesterday, Marin County has officially been assigned to Tier 3 (orange status) or “moderate” risk level as part of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The State approved this move due to fewer daily cases, a reduction in the proportion of positive tests among those who are tested, and progress in addressing the County’s lowest-income communities. The County must spend at least 21 days … Continued
Marin County has been in Tier 2 (red status) for five weeks and has met the Tier 3 (orange status) threshold for seven consecutive days. If Marin County maintains this threshold of low testing positivity and cases for 14 consecutive days, we are eligible to move to Tier 3. If the State approves Marin’s move on October 27, further business reopenings can move forward, including increased indoor capacity at retail, restaurant, entertainment … Continued
Yesterday we received the State’s weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Marin remains in Tier 2 (red status) for a fifth straight week. The October 13th assessment for Marin includes: Testing Positivity: 1.5% (decrease of 0.3% since last assessment) Adjusted Case Rate: 4.0 (no change) Health Equity Quartile Test Positivity Rate: 2.7% (decrease of 0.4%) In order to achieve Tier 3 (orange status) … Continued
The Parks Division has been busy setting up planters for the outdoor dining areas downtown and the business owners have been very pleased with all their hard work. The Parks Division has also been busy preparing for a tree planting ceremony where over 60 trees will be planted along McInnis Parkway and 30 to be … Continued
Following the State’s weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Marin County’s placement was confirmed for Tier 2 (red status) for a fourth straight week. The October 6 assessment for Marin includes: Testing Positivity: 1.8% (decrease of 1.1% since last assessment) Adjusted Case Rate: 4.0 (decrease of 1.7 since last assessment) Health Equity Metric / Quartile Test Positivity Rate: 3.1% For … Continued
Earlier this week, the State released guidelines which allow playgrounds to reopen. Public parks and playgrounds provide a critical shared outdoor resource for families. The guidance requires cities and towns to meet specific guidelines, like signage and capacity limits. We’re working to ensure our playgrounds are ready for safe play—playgrounds in City parks can be expected to reopen early next week. The guidance does not allow for indoor playgrounds or … Continued
Reduced capacity, along with fires and heat, impacting energy supplies The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. With high temperatures in the forecast, the power grid operator is predicting an increase in electricity demand, primarily from air … Continued
The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when a combination of warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds puts a community at extreme risk of wildfire. A Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains, interior valleys, and other parts of the Bay Area is in effect from Saturday, September 26 at 9 P.M. through 8 A.M. Monday, September 28. The affected area includes … Continued
