The 12th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance will take place on Oct. 20 - 22 in Fairfax. The Bay Area's finest musicians and dancers will perform jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, waltzes and more. Events will take place all over the town in the bars, restaurants, stores, tea house … [Read more...] about Get your Irish Fleadh Cheoil on, Fairfax style
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Mill Valley man reports hate crime; investigation determines no merit to the report
MILL VALLEY Terrorism Report: A Jewish resident of Mill Valley told police he received a picture of an AK-47 and bullets in the mail on Oct. 13 and said he felt threatened because of the tensions in the Middle East. Police immediately investigated and determined the report was bogus and not a … [Read more...] about Mill Valley man reports hate crime; investigation determines no merit to the report
PG&E offers free gas safety checks
To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold weather months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers free in-home safety checks. During the safety checks, PG&E also will relight pilot lights for customers who have heaters or other appliances that … [Read more...] about PG&E offers free gas safety checks
California minimum wage going up for certain categories of workers
Minimum wage is going up in California for health care workers. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this month an act that puts medical technicians, nursing assistants, custodians and other support staff on a path toward a $25 per hour minimum wage. The calls for a gradual wage hike that rolls out … [Read more...] about California minimum wage going up for certain categories of workers
It’s that time of the year — Trick or Treat!
Here’s the scoop on Trick or Treat in Fairfax and San Anselmo. FAIRFAX It’s that time of the year when our children and families look forward to Fairfax’s Halloween Tradition of Trick or Treating on Dominga/Napa St. on Halloween night. These two streets, Dominga and Napa, are … [Read more...] about It’s that time of the year — Trick or Treat!
Special meeting called in Fairfax
A special Town Council meeting has been called for Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. The meeting at the Fairfax Woman's Club, 46 Park Road, will be available via Zoom and will include a discussion on the status of the Fairfax Housing Element and proposed amendments to the town's zoning code to allow … [Read more...] about Special meeting called in Fairfax
Fairfax as we know it is about to disappear, former mayor writes in Ross Valley Reporter
By Frank Egger Special to the Ross Valley Reporter Five decades of protecting Fairfax’s small town character and her ridgelines and open spaces is about to end. Here’s what you need to know as I see it … and lived it. 1966 – The Fairfax City Council signs a contract with the County … [Read more...] about Fairfax as we know it is about to disappear, former mayor writes in Ross Valley Reporter
Marin 911: Homeless shower in Fairfax creek; vigilant Novato cops help homeowner; Mill Valley’s finest check out RV plugged into high school’s electric supply
NOVATO Garage Door: Early in the morning of Oct. 10, Novato Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding an attempted burglary of a car near Garner Drive. The officers began a check of the area for the individuals involved, when they noticed an open garage of a residence nearby, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Homeless shower in Fairfax creek; vigilant Novato cops help homeowner; Mill Valley’s finest check out RV plugged into high school’s electric supply
Democratic Socialists of America members in Marin silent after pro-Hamas rally
Marinscope The Democratic Socialists of America, an organization pushing for rent control in Fairfax and Marin County, is taking heat this week after the organization’s New York chapter promoted a pro-Palestine rally in the wake of the brutal terrorist attacks on Israeli communities that killed … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialists of America members in Marin silent after pro-Hamas rally
Update on Marin County’s short-term rental rules
People have a chance to consider and comment on a proposed new ordinance that would regulate registrations and licenses for short-term rental properties in Marin County. The Marin County Board of Supervisors, which first approved such an ordinance five years ago, plans to consider the updated … [Read more...] about Update on Marin County’s short-term rental rules