PRESS RELEASE The County is launching a new Community Grants & Investment Program (CGIP), a refreshed and focused opportunity designed to support local nonprofit and community-based organizations. The program combines the former Community Service Fund and Non-Profit Community Partnership … [Read more...] about Marin County Giving Away Taxpayer Money to Community Organizations; Here’s How To Apply
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Novato school burglary suspects nabbed and jailed
On the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025, Marin County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported overnight burglary at Loma Verde School in Novato. Suspects had removed a window panel to gain entry into the school and stole five portable speakers worth approx. $350. Campus surveillance footage … [Read more...] about Novato school burglary suspects nabbed and jailed
Marin County suffers new cyber attacks; Grand Jury issues recommendations
Today, the 2024-2025 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report titled “One Hand to Shake — Follow-up to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report ‘Cyber Preparedness: Are We There Yet?’” The 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury released its cyber preparedness report on May 7, … [Read more...] about Marin County suffers new cyber attacks; Grand Jury issues recommendations
California gas prices lower, but still higher than all other states
U.S. airstrikes over the weekend caused petroleum futures to spike Sunday evening, with oil creeping up to $78/bbl. That quickly dissipated by Monday, and as of this morning, oil prices are back to what they were pre-conflict, and the national average for a gallon of gas only rose two cents to … [Read more...] about California gas prices lower, but still higher than all other states
Marin County Fair strives for more welcoming experience
To ensure the Marin County Fair is welcoming and accessible to all, Fair staff with the support of the Marin County Board of Supervisors established an ad hoc accessibility advisory committee in 2024 to ensure disability access at the County’s largest event. The mission of the committee is “to make … [Read more...] about Marin County Fair strives for more welcoming experience
Marin Fire Department gears up for the season
Grand jury issues report on Marin housing
Today, the 2024-2025 Marin County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) released a report titled “The Worrisome Future of Marin Housing — NIMBY Resistance Takes a Backseat to Economic Reality.” California's high cost of living, particularly housing expenses, is a major concern for its residents. In … [Read more...] about Grand jury issues report on Marin housing
2025 MCA Arts Grants
The Marin Cultural Association (MCA) is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the 2025 MCA Arts Grants program. This new initiative was established to provide vital support to the arts throughout Marin County, embracing a wide array of disciplines and uplifting impactful, high-quality … [Read more...] about 2025 MCA Arts Grants
Oakland man arrested for stealing from Marin libraries
On 06/17/25, Marin County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Jamal Reed-Obafumi, 45, of Oakland, after he was connected to a string of at least seven different burglaries of Marin County Libraries. Between April and June 2025, Reed-Obafumi stole approximately $10,000 worth of Nintendo Switch video games … [Read more...] about Oakland man arrested for stealing from Marin libraries
Terrapin Roadshow stop in Marin
Terrapin Crossroads and Paper Moon Presents announce the lineup for the upcoming Terrapin Roadshow stop at Marin County’s Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, July 18-20. This three-day musical celebration of the timeless songbook and style of the Grateful Dead will feature a powerhouse lineup of musicians, … [Read more...] about Terrapin Roadshow stop in Marin