A County of Marin initiative that helps local undocumented community members obtain driver’s licenses is officially an award-winning program. The Marin County Public Defender’s Office was notified this week that the California Public Defender’s Association recognized Marin’s … [Read more...] about Marin program helping the undocumented received award
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Get you smile on: March 7, 2024
Smile of the Day - March 7, 2024. … [Read more...] about Get you smile on: March 7, 2024
Overcharging by merchants down from the pandemic; but still higher in poor areas
The number of Marin County businesses found to be overcharging customers is down from the fraudulent surge experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the new 2023 Marin County Consumer Protection Report presented to the Board of Supervisors on March 5. Staff from … [Read more...] about Overcharging by merchants down from the pandemic; but still higher in poor areas
Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Local and county officials, including U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, toured Bolinas Road, which suffered damage from winter storms and requires an estimated $30.29 million in repairs for a 6.5-mile stretch. The Town is collaborating with the County for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with … [Read more...] about Dignitaries tour Bolinas Road damaged in storms
Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
The Town Council adopted the 2023-31 Housing Element on December 13, 2023. The Housing Element Update is Fairfax's housing plan for the next 8 years (2023-2031). The Housing Element was submitted as required to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for … [Read more...] about Time to comment on Fairfax housing element update
Meet the new middle school principal at Novato’s Sinaloa Middle School
The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Christy Stocker as the Principal for Sinaloa Middle School, effective July 1, 2024. The NUSD Board of Trustees approved the appointment at its March 5, 2024, board meeting. Ms. Stocker has been serving as the Interim … [Read more...] about Meet the new middle school principal at Novato’s Sinaloa Middle School
Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Voters in Marin County are eager to receive final results from the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, and staff members with the Marin County Elections Department are equally eager to deliver those totals, including 30 trained full-time and part-time staff. Although an updated online tally … [Read more...] about Marin slogs through thousands of uncounted votes; could be another 12 days for the final numbers; voter chief says her team doing a ‘great job’
Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
Update No. 2: As of March 13, with about 20,000 mail-in ballots yet to be counted, the rent control measure in Larkspur edged closer to passing. The margin of victory is now just over 100 votes. Stay tuned for updates here. Update No. 1: The story below includes only number of votes cast on … [Read more...] about Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
Rep. Huffman announces his guest to the State of the Union address
Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that Amanda Tyler, lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism, would be accompanying him as a guest to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech to Congress on March 7, 2024. “The political climate surrounding this … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman announces his guest to the State of the Union address
Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler
This is a letter from a Fairfax resident seeking clarification on the start of rent stabilization in Fairfax. Her letter is followed by a response from Fairfax Mayor Barbara Coler. Mayor Coler: There seems to be much chaos surrounding the Fairfax Town Council’s vote to partially implement the … [Read more...] about Questions from a Fairfaxian on ‘extra’ rent control law; and response from Mayor Coler