Ballot tabulation continued over the weekend for the Marin County Elections Department staff. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said over 45,000 ballots were received on Election Day and staff worked hard to ensure they would be ready for counting as soon as possible. “All 45,000 … [Read more...] about Mail ballots make for a slow election tally in Marin — still have 20,000 to count
Mill Valley
A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
Red Barn Productions announced its latest Bay Area event, Ceili On the Lake, an Irish Dance & Music Festival, on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28 at Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The event celebrates a love of traditional Irish culture. Festivalgoers are invited to come … [Read more...] about A new Irish festival coming to Marin in April
It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
The Chileno Valley Newt Brigade has been walking a one-mile stretch of Chileno Valley Road at twilight from October through March for the past five years to rescue newts migrating to and from Laguna Lake. The Brigade consists of about 100 volunteers who brave rain and cold to keep the … [Read more...] about It’s a banner year for Marin newts, keeping the Chileno Valley Newt Brigade very busy
Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Editor’s Note: Yes, there are public safety and crime issues right here in bucolic Marin County. These are just a few of the latest gleaned from cop logs by the journalists at Marin Local News. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Bad Tag: A citizen in Tam Valley complained that his cars keep getting tagged. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Woman sleeps at electric charging station, blocking use by others
Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial
Marin kids Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth were teenagers on 26 July 2019 when a Italian plain clothes police in a drug deal gone bad. They were convicted, but the country's high court has granted them a new trial on the grounds that they may not have spoken enough Italian to know what … [Read more...] about Marin kids convicted in Rome granted a new trial
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’
Fentanyl kills 5 in Marin in last 14 days
The Marin County Public Health Department reported this afternoon (March 1): In the last two weeks, Marin County has experienced 5 suspected overdose deaths related to fentanyl, an approximately fourfold increase in the usual rate. This signifies an increased risk of overdose for people using … [Read more...] about Fentanyl kills 5 in Marin in last 14 days
‘We need’ more money, Mill Valley school district tells the community; Friends Field scratched from new building site
At their special meeting on Feb. 27th, the board of trustees voted to eliminate Friends Field as an option and to proceed with further examination of the current site for potential construction of the Middle School. “If we need to concede what I feel is the better site, then we will need revenue … [Read more...] about ‘We need’ more money, Mill Valley school district tells the community; Friends Field scratched from new building site
Looking for a good hoot? This is the event for you
Mark Your Calendars for the 15th Anniversary of the Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival, April 19th - April 21st, 2024! This year’s event features 40+ field events in Marin, Sonoma, and Contra Costa counties, a Friday Art Show Opening Reception in downtown Point Reyes Station, a Saturday … [Read more...] about Looking for a good hoot? This is the event for you
Nicasio’s George Forman to get award for contributions to Turtle Island
The Marin American Indian Alliance will be presenting the Turtle Island Award at their 2nd Annual Marin Powwow on March 17th to George Forman of Nicasio. This award is given annually to those who have made a major environmental contribution to this land which is known as Turtle Island to many … [Read more...] about Nicasio’s George Forman to get award for contributions to Turtle Island