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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Re-creating Marin after coronavirus pandemic recovery
Posted: August 3, 2020
Marin Independent Journal article by: Vicki Larson Last week I spent an hour talking to some county thought leaders about what might be ahead as Marin
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2 Marin forums track school racism
Posted: August 1, 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.
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Nearly 80% of Marin County COVID-19 cases are Latino
Posted: July 22, 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.