Posts Tagged ‘Climate Change’
Marin IJ: Marin Count Shows Homeless Population Edging Up Again
Marin County’s homeless population increased by 3.5%, to 1,128 people, between January 2024 and January 2026, according to the latest biennial count. The census, known as the “point in time” count, was conducted by the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. The count also showed that the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Election Could Scramble County Education Board
Three newcomers are challenging three incumbents in a particularly busy election cycle for the Marin County Board of Education. “It’s very unusual for all of us to be opposed,” said Tiburon resident Marilyn Nemzer, one of the incumbents in the Nov. 3 election. The seven-member board oversees the Marin County Office of Education, approving its…
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…
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…
Read MoreSarah Thacher: Energy Saving Programs for Marin Businesses)
Big $ Savings for Small BusinessesCounty of Marin and BayREN are partnering to help our busy small business owners fund equipment upgrades, reduce maintenance needs, and lower their energy bills.The BayREN Business Program offers: Funding is limited. Submit an interest form or reach out to Energy@MarinCounty.gov today to find out what program is best for your business!
Read MoreMCF: When Washington Steps Back, Communities Step Up: When Washington Steps Back, Communities Step Up
This week, Rhea posted about our response to the SNAP crisis last year. MCF built Food on Every Table and worked collaboratively with partners around the county to raise money and deliver food to community members in need. Earlier this summer, we jumped in again with partners and started to deliver physical/virtual “gift cards” to…
Read MoreFree E-Waste Collection in Mill Valley!
Please Note: No hazardous waste or household appliances will be accepted. For a full list of e-waste items accepted and not accepted, please visit the North Bay Conservation Corps website (only e-waste items will be accepted).
Read MoreMarin Voice: Groundwater Data Matters As Sea Level Rises
Marin’s sea-level-rise planning will be stronger if groundwater, land-motion monitoring and other flood factors are integrated into existing flood-risk planning before major public investments are designed, funded or built. Marin has spent years discussing sea-level-rise risk through reports, maps and adaptation studies. One additional data layer deserves more consistent attention in public planning discussions: groundwater…
Read MoreMarin IJ Earns Top Statewide Journalism Award
The Independent Journal has won 19 awards in the California News Publishers Association’s annual journalism contest — including the award for general excellence, its top honor. The general excellence award is the IJ’s second in four years in its circulation category. The award was for consecutive editions on Oct. 26 and 27, 2025. Overall, IJ…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Editorial: Mill Valley Leaders Do What They Can to Get New Homes Built
Mill Valley is taking steps to promote construction of the type of housing the community needs. Its decision to update its zoning to allow for building more affordable housing, including so-called “micro” apartments, is a step toward actually seeing a long-term need addressed. The council has taken a hard look at its “inclusionary” requirement, a…
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