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Spotlight on California: Navigating Back to School in a Coronavirus Hot Spot
Posted: August 14, 2020
As COVID-19 cases spiked across the South and West over the summer, California surpassed New York to become the state with the most coronavirus cases. In July, Governor Gavin Newsom responded to the surge by ordering all schools in counties with rising infections and hospitalizations to prepare to hold all classes online when schools reopen for the fall term.
Marin supervisors to consider ‘sanctuary’ policy demand
Posted: August 14, 2020
Marin Independent Journal article by: Richard Halstead Under pressure from activists, the Marin County Board of Supervisors plans to take up a request to declare the
West Marin’s census response still well below national average
Posted: August 12, 2020
Point Reyes Light article by: Braden Cartwright The United States Census Bureau is ending its counting efforts a month sooner than previously announced, and West
Editorial: Overdue Wi-Fi for Canal coming just in time
Posted: August 12, 2020
Marin Independent Journal editorial by: Marin IJ Editorial Board From limbo to a lifeline, stretching broadband connection into San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood could become a reality
Poverty, ‘structural racism’ impact virus’ spread in Marin
Posted: August 10, 2020
Catholic San Francisco Article by: Christina Gray and Lorena Rojas The unequal impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic and Latino communities has been noted with concern
Latino workers bear brunt of second wave of COVID-19 in ritzy Marin County
Posted: August 10, 2020
Latinos make up 16% of Marin County’s population, yet currently account for nearly 80% of the county’s coronavirus cases. It’s the largest racial disparity of any county in the Bay Area, and part of the reason the county has landed on the state’s watch list.
Marin County hires Spanish speakers to trace virus spread
Posted: August 8, 2020
The Mercury News Article by: Matthew Pera Marin County is bolstering its roster of Spanish-speaking public health workers in an effort to curb the spread
Marin Voice: Attempt to skip undocumented immigrants is unconstitutional
Posted: August 6, 2020
Marin IJ News Article by Omar Carrera and Chandra Alexandre In June 2019, Canal Alliance and Community Action Marin were selected by the Marin County Board of
Marin census workers scramble to meet early deadline
Posted: August 5, 2020
Latinos make up 16% of Marin County’s population, yet currently account for nearly 80% of the county’s coronavirus cases. It’s the largest racial disparity of any county in the Bay Area, and part of the reason the county has landed on the state’s watch list.
San Rafael Rushes to Provide Poor Neighborhood Free WiFi
Posted: August 4, 2020
CBS SF BayArea Article by: Emily Turner San Rafael is rushing to close the digital divide by installing a Wi-Fi network in its Canal District
