The Fairfax Town Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30 pm to receive a presentation from Gary Naja-Riese, Homelessness and Whole Person Care Director at Marin County Health and Human Services. This special meeting will run concurrently with the Council’s regular … [Read more...] about Special Fairfax Town Council meeting on homelessness
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A new life for the storied ferry Klamath
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A recent visit to the restored ferry Klamath at Pier 9 in San Francisco brought to mind the many incarnations she has been through over the past 99 years. Today the Klamath is headquarters for the Bay Area Council, a think tank of business leaders … [Read more...] about A new life for the storied ferry Klamath
Fairfax Forum: The down side of amending the town’s zoning code for gas stations
Dear Fairfax Forum: This is an open letter I have sent to Mayor Cutrano and Fairfax Council Members Coler, Hellman, Ackerman and Blash: I am writing to request this letter be added to the public comments record relating to Agenda item #1, pertaining to an ordinance amending the … [Read more...] about Fairfax Forum: The down side of amending the town’s zoning code for gas stations
Drunk, unlicensed driver broadsides cop car in Canal District of San Rafael
A drunk driver slammed into a police car, slightly injuring a San Rafael Police Department officer at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30). The officer was on patrol driving through the Canal District at the intersection at Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard when a speeding Dodge … [Read more...] about Drunk, unlicensed driver broadsides cop car in Canal District of San Rafael
Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend
Dave Marston/Writers On The Range Goats are particularly good at one thing: Eating. Unlike a horse or cow that leaves noxious weeds behind, goats eat the whole menu of pesky weeds, bushes and small trees. That means goats can be one of the answers to the growing problem of tinder-dry, highly … [Read more...] about Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend
Novato student trustees attend first meeting
E-bike safety class held in Mill Valley
The Mill Valley Police Department, Marin County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and Marin County Parks joined forces recently to host a bicycle/E-bike safety event at the Mill Valley/Sausalito Multi-Use-Path. It’s one of the busiest paths in Marin. … [Read more...] about E-bike safety class held in Mill Valley
The Fairfaxian: Welcome back Ross Valley Reporter
Mike Ghiringhelli/The Fairfaxian Well, well, well. It’s good to be back. I guess not much has happened since I’ve been away – for the past decade and a half. If anyone can still remember this column from years ago when newspapers ruled supreme and Fairfax was still a small quaint … [Read more...] about The Fairfaxian: Welcome back Ross Valley Reporter
Veterans: Fairfax wants you!
Are you a veteran and a resident of Fairfax? Then the Town Council wants you.No, not like Uncle Sam once did. The town’s leaders want to honor and recognize all Fairfax residents who have served in the United State Armed Forces. It’s a tribute to the service veterans rendered to keep the nation and … [Read more...] about Veterans: Fairfax wants you!
Fairfax Sports: Volleyball
Photo by Rod Miles/Ross Valley Reporter Archie Williams High School volleyball team is in mid-season form. Below, sophomore Alyse Rosen, digs a spike during the Falcons match in San Anselmo recently. Photo by Rod Miles/Ross Valley Reporter … [Read more...] about Fairfax Sports: Volleyball