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Sports Briefs: Redwood golfers upset Branson
marinij.com...The Giants" Jack Mount carded a 2-under 34, while Sam Sunskind came around at 36. Brody Root and Jonathan Evers each finished at 38.... ...Dominican University moved up one spot on the final day of competition to finish 13th at the Hanny Stanislaus Invitational at the Turlock Golf & ... ...Jack Levieux added 20 assists and three aces. Marin Catholic defeated Terra Linda, 25-21, 25-16, 27-25, on Tuesday as Lorenzo Barbagelata-Miller... ...Charlie Stocker scored 10 kills and 10 digs, while Ryan Geissberger added 29 assists for the Wildcats (6-7, 3-3)....

Bay Area storms: Scattered thunderstorms possible Wednesday before dry conditions return
marinij.com...Thursday was expected to be moving day for rain clouds and low pressure systems, as the National Weather Service predicted a mostly sunny day with... ...Storms lingered over the Bay Area into Wednesday, the latest weather event near the end of a brutal and wet March, but residents can expect a dry... ...Oakland, San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Redwood City.... ...streams in Santa Clara County and southern San Mateo County. -- NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) March 29, 2023....

"FEMA help is actually on the way" Gov. Newsom takes key step to bring FEMA aid to California flood victims...
marinij.com...community and aims to bolster emergency response and recovery in Calaveras, Kern, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare... ...Gavin Newsom took a key step on Tuesday in getting FEMA aid to California communities recovering from devastating damage caused by recent atmospheric... ...Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo said the governor's actions are "good news" as "Pajaro families and small businesses have been waiting for... ...including the Public Assistance and Individual Assistance programs, as well as other programs that include housing assistance, food aid, counseling...

Marin gets $800K annually to target overdose prevention
marinij.com...County Public Health Officer Dr.... ..."About every five days, on average, we lose someone to a drug overdose," Willis told the Marin Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.... ...The Spahr Center in Corte Madera also has kits available.... ...Narcan kits are available for free at vending machines at the county jail in San Rafael and at the Marin Health and Human Service department's courtyard...

Marin waterfalls draw tourists following historic rains
marinij.com...David Lieberstein of Novato looks over the Buck Gulch Falls in Novato on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal).... ...Connor Castro of Novato carries his girlfriend Gabriela Baptista across the swiftly flowing Arroyo San Jose along the Buck Gulch Falls trail in Novato... ...Sisters Robin Engelman, left, of Mill Valley and Erin Flyer of Humboldt County hike out from Cascade Falls in Mill Valley on Thursday, March 23,... ...Andrea Nakano of Novato and her dog Posy cross Arroyo San Jose on a plank on the Buck Gulch Falls trail leading to Buck Gulch Falls in Novato on...

Editorial: Tall apartment complex wrong for San Rafael's West End
marinij.com...It would be one of the tallest buildings in San Rafael -- planted on a lot surrounded by a neighborhood of mostly smaller commercial buildings and... ...Rafael.... ...Don Blayney, a member of the city Design Review Board, framed it well: "Now we've got this 10-story building up against these two-story homes."... ...Is that what Gov. Gavin Newsom envisions?. There is no question that Marin needs more affordable housing....

Boys lacrosse: Branson's revamped lineup shines in win against Urban
marinij.com...By the time the Branson School's Oliver Broek scored off a 360-degree spin late in the fourth quarter Wednesday, he had already set the tone for... ...For the game's top scorer, you couldn't spin it otherwise. "It was bit of a grudge match," Broek said.... ...Zach Olrich and Broek boosted the Bulls" lead to 3-0 by the quarter's end.... ...That's when Urban put its offense in high gear -- and when Branson goalkeeper Ben Boas came up clutch....

Marin waterfalls draw tourists following historic rains
marinij.com...David Lieberstein of Novato looks over the Buck Gulch Falls in Novato on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal).... ...Connor Castro of Novato carries his girlfriend Gabriela Baptista across the swiftly flowing Arroyo San Jose along the Buck Gulch Falls trail in Novato... ...Sisters Robin Engelman, left, of Mill Valley and Erin Flyer of Humboldt County hike out from Cascade Falls in Mill Valley on Thursday, March 23,... ...Andrea Nakano of Novato and her dog Posy cross Arroyo San Jose on a plank on the Buck Gulch Falls trail leading to Buck Gulch Falls in Novato on...

San Geronimo Valley leader Jean Berensmeier dies at 90
marinij.com...Jean Berensmeier, founder of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center and an environmental conservation advocate, has died at age 90.... ...Berensmeier would found the San Geronimo Valley Planning Group and kill a 1961 master plan to develop 5,000 homes and bring 20,000 new residents... ...Dave Cort, who served as executive director of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center for 32 years, said without Ms.... ...The community center, founded in 1969 as the San Geronimo Valley Arts Center, preserved the historic building that was once used by the Lagunitas...

Marin IJ Readers Forum for March 30, 2023
marinij.com...County must improve escape plan for Marin City.... ...Before such building starts, Marin County officials must perfect the emergency escape plan for the community.... ...should be built. -- Eric Overholt, Marin City.... ...Recent news regarding alleged discrimination in District Attorney Lori Frugoli's office have made me sad and angry ("Marin DA's office hit with racial...