THE COUNTY

Prosecutors obtain renewal of DUI grant

The Marin County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded a $465,000 grant for a two-person prosecution team to handle impaired driving cases.

The grant aims to boost the prosecution of offenses, help train other prosecutors through a state partnership and collaborate with law enforcement on best practices.

In Marin, 982 DUI cases were filed last year, about 100 more than the previous year, according to the district attorney’s office.

This is the 11th year Marin County has been awarded the grant. It is offered by the California Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

PG&E offers checks on gas appliances

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is providing free gas appliance inspections.

Service workers will visit homes and check water heaters, furnaces and ovens. The utility also will relight pilot lights snuffed out during the warmer months.

Residents may schedule an inspection by calling 800-743-5000.

SAN RAFAEL

Campus schedules holiday tree sales

San Rafael High School will hold its annual holiday tree fundraiser in the school parking lot.

The fundraiser will be held Nov. 25 to 27, Dec. 2 to 4 and Dec. 9 to 11, or until all trees are sold. The lot is open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.

Tree sales will support the school’s academic, athletic, drama, music and art programs. The high school is at 150 Third St.

More information is available at sanrafael.srcs.org/treelot.

Volunteers to pack supplies for needy

Warm Wishes volunteers plan to pack backpacks with warm clothes on Dec. 3 to distribute to homeless residents.

Volunteers are welcome by appointment only. Registration is available by calling 415-233-6945.

Donations can be submitted online at warmwishes.org or by mail to MarinLink, 5800 Northgate Drive, Suite 250, San Rafael, 94903.