Marin County, CA – 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. Marin Climate … [Read more...] about The effort to electrify Marin
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Career Explorer Program achieves milestone
San Rafael, CA – The 9th Annual Career Explorer Program has achieved a milestone year, offering unprecedented opportunities for local youth. The Marin County Probation Department's funded program included 34 host internship sites and 75 internship positions in public service, marking … [Read more...] about Career Explorer Program achieves milestone
Margaret Framm — 1918 – 2024
“I haven’t got time to die yet!” Margaret Framm on turning 105 in 2023. Margaret Framm died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on July 5th , 2024. Margaret wasborn in Portland, Oregon on July 6th, 1918 and died a day before her 106th birthday. Her parents were Judge Hall S. … [Read more...] about Margaret Framm — 1918 – 2024
High cost of everything, including utility rates, spur assistance program
Marin County homes have seen a surge in utility rates to start 2024. One program that can help is the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity Green House Call, which is available to Marin residents this month to help lower energy and water bills, all at no-cost. In collaboration with the Bay Area … [Read more...] about High cost of everything, including utility rates, spur assistance program
$20 billion ballot question on Bay Area homeless crisis before Marin voters in November
San Rafael, CA – A housing bond measure designed to address the San Francisco Bay Area’s shared housing and homelessness crisis will appear on the November ballot in nine Bay Area counties, including Marin. The Board of Directors for the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) … [Read more...] about $20 billion ballot question on Bay Area homeless crisis before Marin voters in November
Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Are you a California homeowner worried about your home insurance policy being dropped? You're not alone. With increasing wildfire risks and other natural disasters, many insurers are reevaluating their policies, leaving homeowners in a bind. Join United Policyholders on Tuesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Asher Belsky to play Sweetwater in June
Guitar phenom, songwriter and vocalist Asher Belsky grew up in San Francisco, California. Asher is endorsed by Gibson Guitars and was an inaugural member of the Gibson Generation Group, a select group of talented young guitar players from around the world. Asher Belsky will headline a show … [Read more...] about Asher Belsky to play Sweetwater in June
Historic milestone for San Geronimo Commons
May 21 marked a historic milestone in conservation as San Geronimo Commons transitioned from the Trust for Public Land [TPL] to public stewardship under the County of Marin. With support from the Marin County Board of Supervisors and TPL, Marin County entered into an … [Read more...] about Historic milestone for San Geronimo Commons
Marin ups incentives for rainwater collection systems
There are better deals available now for Marin County residents and businesses to collect rainwater for reuse around the yard. Thanks to a recent decision by the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, the county’s two largest water districts are now offering … [Read more...] about Marin ups incentives for rainwater collection systems
Opinion: California’s ‘thought partners’ teach hate in public schools?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I’m a big fan of public education, but you gotta watch it like a hawk and guard it against it going off the rails. A case in point comes out of California. Just a week or so after the brutal Hamas attack on Jews on Oct. 7, 2023, a group of high … [Read more...] about Opinion: California’s ‘thought partners’ teach hate in public schools?