The Fairfax Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting Fairfax’s annual Town Picnic on Sept. 21 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Contratti Ball Field. Park & Rec is looking for local business sponsorships. This free town event drew in more than 500 attendees last year and most … [Read more...] about Fairfax Town Picnic looks for sponsors
Marin News
Scenic Marin just got more beautiful
One of Marin County’s most beautiful open spaces, the Old Saint Hilary’s Open Space Preserve, almost doubled in size with the finalization of a years-in-the-making acquisition of the Easton Point property on the Tiburon Peninsula. A 110-acre parcel in the hills above Tiburon on Easton Point has … [Read more...] about Scenic Marin just got more beautiful
Marin County starts next set of repairs to critical escape route road
Starting September 12, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on the next effort in a series of projects to repair damage, improve roadway resiliency and the overall condition of Bolinas Road, located outside of Fairfax. The road is the … [Read more...] about Marin County starts next set of repairs to critical escape route road
Redding man, 75, ID’d as pilot killed in crash at Gnoss Field in Novato
UPDATED- Decedent has been identified as Jeffrey Buren Krahling (75 yrs, Redding, CA) On 8/31/2024, at approximately 1550 hours, Marin County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received calls that a small airplane had crash at Gnoss Field (Novato, CA). The reporting party told dispatch the … [Read more...] about Redding man, 75, ID’d as pilot killed in crash at Gnoss Field in Novato
Mill Valley Arts Festival set for Old Mill Park on Sept. 14-15
Mill Valley, CA – September 2024 - The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is delighted to share the details of its 67th annual event, set to enliven Old Mill Park September 14-15, 2024 from 10am-5pm daily. This beloved community gathering promises a weekend brimming with artistic expression, live … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival set for Old Mill Park on Sept. 14-15
Handicapped man dies trapped in Tam Valley house fire
On 9/2/2024, at approximately 0038 hours, Marin County Fire Dispatch received a call of a structure fire, located in the Tamalpais Valley area of Southern Marin. The resident called and informed dispatch that a fire had begun inside the residence, trapping his non-ambulatory roommate inside the … [Read more...] about Handicapped man dies trapped in Tam Valley house fire
Edible Garden fundraiser scheduled for Sept. 15
Marin Art and Garden Center presents Edible Garden - A Culinary Fundraiser on Sunday, Sep 15, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Marin Art and Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake, Ross. Join us for a culinary adventure. Delicious cuisine and libations from chefs, wineries, and more. Botanical cocktails, live … [Read more...] about Edible Garden fundraiser scheduled for Sept. 15
DUI checkpoint in Novato nets one arrest and 21 citations
On Friday Aug. 30, 1 person was arrested for DUI. The checkpoint was held near the 1600 block of Novato Blvd. 1306 vehicles came through the checkpoint, with 67 directed to the secondary screening area. - 1 DUI arrest - 16 cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed - 5 with a … [Read more...] about DUI checkpoint in Novato nets one arrest and 21 citations
Sausalito amending housing plan; feedback welcome
The City of Sausalito is in the process of amending its adopted housing element to ensure that the City is prepared to meet its housing needs through 2031. For this statewide cycle of updates to city and county housing elements, the State of California gave Sausalito the task of … [Read more...] about Sausalito amending housing plan; feedback welcome
Novato schools hire new maintenance chief
The Novato Unified School District is proud to announce that JC van Rooyen has accepted the position of Director of Maintenance & Operation pending Board of Trustees approval at their regular board meeting on September 10, 2024. Mr. van Rooyen replaces Mr. Tony Albini who accepted a position in … [Read more...] about Novato schools hire new maintenance chief