County of Marin
Marin Invites Community to Help Shape County Priorities for Next Six Years
Envision Marin will connect public input to county budgets, services, and long-term decisions Marin County, CA – The County of Marin is asking people who live, work, learn, or do business in Marin to help set the priorities that will guide county government over the next six years. The yearlong strategic planning effort, called Envision Marin, will produce Marin’s first comprehensive Countywide Strategic Plan in…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Student-Created Organization Pushes for Housing Solutions
On the last day of June, we spoke at a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the placement of an accessory dwelling unit built at San Rafael High School, through the Rebuilding Together East Bay Network’s Big Skills Program, supported by county and private partners like Marin Housing Authority and Wells Fargo bank. In front of a crowd…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…
Read MoreMarin County Supervisors to Consider $3M Investment in Winter Storm and Flood Preparedness
Marin County, CA — With potentially severe winter storms and unusually high tides approaching, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a $3 million investment in flood protection, emergency response resources and public preparedness at its Tuesday, September 29 meeting. Marin County’s varied geography means severe winter weather can affect communities in very different…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Flood and Storm Preparation Takes Shape
Officials have stepped up preparations for the coming months of king tides and potential El Niño-fueled storms in southern Marin. Steven Torrence, director of the county Office of Emergency Management, was among a team of public safety officials who briefed the Mill Valley City Council on Monday. The preparation efforts include better agency coordination; evacuation…
Read MoreGoodman’s Women’s Appreciation Day Event
Goodman Building Supply will be hosting their annual Women’s Appreciation Day event this coming Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 from 6:45am-7:00pm and we were hoping that we could possibly add it to the Mill Valley Chamber calendar to get the word out a bit more. Goodie’s Annual Women’s Appreciation Day is back—and we’re making this year’s…
Read MoreCreekside Golden Hour
We are looking forward to gathering at the Cabin tomorrow for our last Creekside Friday of the season. Marble Party will be playing which feels right since it has become a tradition to have them close things out. Join us for a lovely evening under the redwoods.Oktoberfest is coming up in just a few weeks.…
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MarinIJ: Bay Area Tech Layoffs Already Top Last Year as More Job Cuts Surface
SAN JOSE — The number of tech industry job cuts in 2026 in the Bay Area has already surpassed 2025, following downsizing disclosures by companies such as PayPal, Amazon and Synopsys. Through the start of September, tech companies have revealed plans to eliminate 12,947 jobs in the region, 27% higher than the 10,170 disclosed for all…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Tiburon Allocates Extra Funds for El Niño Defense
Tiburon has approved a $75,000 budget amendment to purchase additional storm response and emergency preparedness supplies ahead of a potentially severe rain season. Meteorologists predict strong El Niño conditions in the region starting in October. The climate pattern and the prospect of king tides have Marin municipalities preparing for potential flooding. “Given the Town’s vulnerable…
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