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
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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
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
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
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
Fairfax gets ‘extra’ rent stabilization moving forward ahead of November’s public vote
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council, in a special meeting on Feb. 29, unanimously approved implementing "extra" rent stabilization before the public votes on the issue in November. Citizens against the idea packed the meeting room and tried to convince the … [Read more...] about Fairfax gets ‘extra’ rent stabilization moving forward ahead of November’s public vote
Chamber fundraiser to raise money for open space in Fairfax
On September 26, 2023, the Town Council assigned a Council subcommittee of Councilmembers Chance Cutrano and Barbara Coler to work with the Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) for a potential acquisition of the Wall Property for open space. This land rises dramatically above Fairfax, with three … [Read more...] about Chamber fundraiser to raise money for open space in Fairfax
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