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The Marinaissance
Tell me your stories of Marin in that midcentury golden era / Alexis Madrigal This piece was featured first on Aug 27 for One Good Thing, a weekly newsletter brought to you by Alexis Madrigal about his take on Bay Area art, culture & nature. Subscribe today. I’m now deep in a new book by David…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: For Workforce Housing, Marin Should Buy Older Apartment Buildings
Occasionally, a good public policy idea is sunk due to flaws in the plan for execution. One example is the Oak Hill Apartments, a concept conceived by Marin’s County Office of Education and county government. Financing is more affordable since the rents needed to cover purchase and upgrade costs in existing apartments is less than…
Read MoreSpread the Word: 9/22 Marin Housing Solutions Forum: Marin Housing Solutions Forum on September 22 from 3–5 PM! MCF President and CEO Rhea Suh will speak
We want your help spreading the word about the Marin Housing Solutions Forum on September 22 from 3–5 PM! MCF President and CEO Rhea Suh will speak, as well as Steering Committee member Maureen Sedonaen of Habitat for Humanity and Coalition member Jarrod Russell of CLAM. We put together an Outreach Toolkit containing two graphics, the event flyer, sample text for both newsletters and…
Read MoreHighway 37 Projects Receive Major State Investment
Capital Preventive Maintenance Project on State Route 131 (Tiburon Boulevard) Scheduled to Start Soon
Caltrans is in the construction phase of the Capital Preventive Maintenance Project on State Route 131 (Tiburon Boulevard). Construction on curb ramps and sidewalks is scheduled to begin as early as Aug. 31. One-way traffic control may be used at some intersections between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Paving…
Read MoreJust 45 minutes from San Francisco, This Fine Art Festival Brings 135 Artists and Live Music to an Old-Growth Redwood Canopy this September
The beloved outdoor arts gathering takes over Old Mill Park on September 19–20, 2026, bringing together fine art, live music, and food. The festival runs Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Old Mill Park in downtown Mill Valley, situated roughly 45 minutes north of San Francisco. The park’s old-growth redwood canopy is filled with art,…
Read MoreSupport Emmett and Shane Murphy
In honor of Mary Coleen Murphy, this fundraiser is for her sons, Emmett and Shane Murphy, who are facing an unimaginable loss. On August 24, 2026, their devoted and loving mother, Mary, was tragically killed while walking their family dog, Andre. Emmett and Shane are 23 and 21, and this loss has left them without any…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Fire-Resilient Housing Should Be Part of Wildfire Planning
One of the most common concerns arguing against new housing in Marin is that “more housing means more wildfire risk.” The Bay Area has always had a fire season, and the accelerating impacts of climate change are only making that worse. As longtime Marin County residents and climate change advocates, we share the desire to…
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar. Several Dates Stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars
Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar, with several dates likely to stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars. Among the biggest highlights are two nights with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel on August 28 and 29, a Moonalice Sunday matinee on…
Read MoreMarin City Nears Initial Phase of Community Center Rehabilitation
Marin City leaders are poised to decide how to spend a $3 million state grant to start renovating the community center and gymnasium. Consultants have completed an assessment of the needed improvements and estimated the project cost at upwards of $13.5 million. The Marin City Community Services District board will consider the initial scope of…
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