The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) has completed the issuance and sale of refunding general obligation bonds with a net savings to Novato taxpayers of over $1.2 million. Due to bond interest rates being low, NUSD determined it was prudent to refund the eligible Series 2014A bonds. The term … [Read more...] about Novato school district refinances bonds, saves taxpayers $1.2 million
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1982 Cold Case: Body found in Muir Woods finally identified
In November 1982, the skeletal remains of an unidentified man were discovered in the Muir Woods National Monument, near the Deer Park Fire Trail. Investigators determined the remains were of a man who was approximately 5’8” tall and likely between 60 and 70 years old. At the time of discovery, he … [Read more...] about 1982 Cold Case: Body found in Muir Woods finally identified
SCA and Mill Valley Philharmonic collaborate for cello and violin performance on July 7
On July 7, the SCA is pleased to collaborate with the very talented local musicians of the Mill Valley Philharmonic (MVP), a 50 member group of volunteer musicians under the baton of Artistic Director, Dana Sadava. MVP has a 24-year history of bringing classical and standard orchestral … [Read more...] about SCA and Mill Valley Philharmonic collaborate for cello and violin performance on July 7
$20 billion ballot question on Bay Area homeless crisis before Marin voters in November
San Rafael, CA – A housing bond measure designed to address the San Francisco Bay Area’s shared housing and homelessness crisis will appear on the November ballot in nine Bay Area counties, including Marin. The Board of Directors for the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) … [Read more...] about $20 billion ballot question on Bay Area homeless crisis before Marin voters in November
Marin County adopts $815 million annual budget
San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $815 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Wednesday, June 26. The approval came at the conclusion of three days of noticed budget hearings, department presentations, and public feedback. The … [Read more...] about Marin County adopts $815 million annual budget
Baseball bat wielding men in Canal District arrested by San Rafael’s finest
San Rafael, CA – On Tuesday evening, 06/25/2024, The San Rafael Police responded to several emergency calls about a group of male suspects who were carrying out acts of violence in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood and along the Starkweather Shoreline Park/San Francisco Bay Trail. Officers arrested … [Read more...] about Baseball bat wielding men in Canal District arrested by San Rafael’s finest
Marin County OK’s short term rental fees
San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Board of Supervisors on June 25 approved a fee schedule for the licensing of short-term rental properties. The changes come following a review of the costs involved in reviewing and issuing licenses for residential properties used for stays of 30 days or less. … [Read more...] about Marin County OK’s short term rental fees
If you must visit Oakland, don’t
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Last time I visited Oakland, about a month ago, the rental car company warned me not to get gas under any circumstances at a station around the airport due to rampant carjackings and other crime. Don’t do it, they said, about three times between … [Read more...] about If you must visit Oakland, don’t
Fairfax saves the planet with one e-bike?
The story that the cool little Marin town of Fairfax touts its one e-bike as making the town "greener" is a prime example of crazy woke policies that make no -- zero! -- sense. See Opinion piece here. … [Read more...] about Fairfax saves the planet with one e-bike?
Cops in Fairfax get an e-bike, making the town greener
Fairfax has introduced e-bike patrols for parking enforcement and non-emergency response. Officers will now cruise through Fairfax on an eco-friendly e-bike. The move, town officials say, ensures Fairfax will now be a greener community by reducing the town's carbon footprint. … [Read more...] about Cops in Fairfax get an e-bike, making the town greener