Marin Local News

County orders reduced fees to help those seeking to alleviate the housing crisis via ADUs

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The creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on a homeowner’s property is one way to alleviate the local housing crisis in Marin County and increasing the stock of available housing options. It just became easier and cheaper to build them in unincorporated areas of the county. On … [Read more...] about County orders reduced fees to help those seeking to alleviate the housing crisis via ADUs

Marin seeks to ‘electrify’ all buildings for sustainability, you can help by taking this survey

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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

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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

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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

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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: Honduran gang tells Marin kid to stay out of school; Marin City kids brandish imitation gun in parking lot

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Editor’s Note: Yes, 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. Be careful out there. MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Honduran Gang: Deputies provided assistance to a … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Honduran gang tells Marin kid to stay out of school; Marin City kids brandish imitation gun in parking lot

How to get timely election returns in Marin for March 5 primary

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Election Day is near, and voters in the March Presidential Primary Election will be interested in the first returns on election night. For Marin County voters, the place to bookmark is the  Marin County Election Department results webpage. The first returns will be posted shortly … [Read more...] about How to get timely election returns in Marin for March 5 primary

Memento Mori | Memento Vivere exhibit in Marin

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Over 100 works of art in Memento Mori | Memento Vivere (remember that you must die | remember that you must live), reflect the full cycle of life and are as varied and complex as the natural world around us. An exhibit will take place at the Studio at Marin Art and Garden Center March 9 through … [Read more...] about Memento Mori | Memento Vivere exhibit in Marin