The City of San Rafael released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project. Required for certain development projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) serves as an informational document that … [Read more...] about Northgate Mall redevelopment draft EIS report available for public scrutiny
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Marin vocational internships now available
Recruitment is underway for the Marin County Career Explorer Program, a popular vocational internship opportunity for those between the ages of 15 and 22 funded by the Marin County Probation Department. The program, which runs from June 17 through August 9, is tailored to young people who … [Read more...] about Marin vocational internships now available
County Public Works engineer receives top award
The American Public Works Association (APWA) Northern California Chapter hashonored County of Marin’s Rachel Calvert with the prestigious Manager of the Year – Public Works Emergency Management Award. Calvert, Senior Civil Engineer with the County’s Department of Public Works (DPW), was the … [Read more...] about County Public Works engineer receives top award
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
Marin seeks to ‘electrify’ all buildings for sustainability, you can help by taking this survey
As part of its sustainability efforts, the County of Marin and its partners are working toward transitioning local buildings to a more energy-efficient future. That means electrification, which leads to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use. Key actions are mentioned in … [Read more...] about Marin seeks to ‘electrify’ all buildings for sustainability, you can help by taking this survey
Fentanyl drug dealer out of Santa Rosa arrested in Marin when woman OD’s; charged with manslaughter
This report is from the social media site for the Marin County Sheriff: A suspected drug dealer has been charged with Manslaughter after two women he supplied with fentanyl overdosed, one of them died. On August 26, 2023, the two women who overdosed were dropped off at the emergency room at … [Read more...] about Fentanyl drug dealer out of Santa Rosa arrested in Marin when woman OD’s; charged with manslaughter
Rep. Jared Huffman opens Congressional Art Competition
Today (Feb. 27) Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition is open for digital submissions from all high school students in California’s Second Congressional District, which spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. “The Congressional … [Read more...] about Rep. Jared Huffman opens Congressional Art Competition
Cops give chase after seeing a smash-n-grab in San Rafael; felon arrested, another man flees into the night
Last night, (Feb. 26) an SRPD officer patrolling Golden Hinde Boulevard near Los Ranchitos Road witnessed a car burglary in progress. The officer saw a suspect remove a bag from the vehicle they had just broken into. The officer drove toward the suspects, and they jumped into and fled in an awaiting … [Read more...] about Cops give chase after seeing a smash-n-grab in San Rafael; felon arrested, another man flees into the night
Marin 911: Nurse slugged by patient; live ammo found on Civic Center grounds
Editor’s Note: 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 Nurse Assaulted: On Feb. 18, a patient at a facility in Kentfield who was being … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Nurse slugged by patient; live ammo found on Civic Center grounds