District 1 County Supervisor Mary Sackett, above, explains the newly approved Marin County budget in her weekly newsletter to constituents: On May 21, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an $865.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025–2026, a 6% increase over last … [Read more...] about 2025-26 Marin County budget explained
Meet David Mitchell, the Air Patrol’s Volunteer of the Year
Earlier this week, David Mitchell, a member of the Air Patrol unit, was recognized as Volunteer of the Year ... Read the full story here. … [Read more...] about Meet David Mitchell, the Air Patrol’s Volunteer of the Year
Novato 2025 graduation celebrations set
NOVATO, CA – The Novato Unified School District will be holding the following promotions and graduations: 8th Grade Promotions Hamilton School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 2:30 pm Sinaloa Middle School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 1:30 pm San Jose … [Read more...] about Novato 2025 graduation celebrations set
Marin set to name members to the Civilian Oversight Commission to watch the Sheriff’s Office
During its June 10 regular meeting, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider appointing nine members to the newly established Civilian Oversight Commission, which will conduct oversight of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. The appointments follow the November 2024 adoption … [Read more...] about Marin set to name members to the Civilian Oversight Commission to watch the Sheriff’s Office
Club launched to build safety habits on e-bikes
In response to rising e-bike safety concerns for young riders, the County of Marin and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) have launched a bold, countywide public education campaign — the E-Bikers Club — to promote safe riding habits and message Marin’s new e-bike safety laws … [Read more...] about Club launched to build safety habits on e-bikes
Sausalito is Marin’s Gay mecca and it’s not afraid to say so
Did you know that Sausalito became a gay mecca after World War II? Or that by the 1960s, there were more gay bars per capita here than in San Francisco? Despite this long and colorful history, our town didn't celebrate its first Pride until 2023.This June, Sausalito will celebrate, … [Read more...] about Sausalito is Marin’s Gay mecca and it’s not afraid to say so
Special Sausalito meeting to amend housing element
Special City Council Meeting on May 27 to Consider Adoption of the Amended Housing Element At a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, the City Council will consider the adoption of the Amended 2023-31 Sixth-Cycle Housing Element. Under State law, every city and … [Read more...] about Special Sausalito meeting to amend housing element
Novato seeks input on improvements to Lee Gerner Park
The City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is exploring potential improvements to Lee Gerner Park, a small, central, and well-loved recreation space in our community. With a limited budget and a modest footprint to work with, we want to ensure any future … [Read more...] about Novato seeks input on improvements to Lee Gerner Park
‘Grading for Equity’ too weird even for San Francisco
Properly Subersive Quick Commentary San Francisco has always been an incubator for one-bubble-off-center behavior. But the latest idea became too funky even for San Franciscans themselves. It’s called “Grading for Equity.” It’s all the rage among liberal educators and without formal Board of … [Read more...] about ‘Grading for Equity’ too weird even for San Francisco
Missing adult in Novato located safe
***UPDATE MISSING ADULT LOCATED 71-year-old Susana Huerta-Figueroa was located by officers at approximately 1 am on the IVC College of Marin campus. Ms. Huerta-Figueroa was last seen near Ignacio Boulevard and Fairway Drive in Novato around 6pm on 5/26/25. Thank you to our community members, … [Read more...] about Missing adult in Novato located safe