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Newsom Declares State of Emergency as California Girds for El NiƱo Winter

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency for California on Monday, warning of damaging storms that could be generated this winter from a historically strong El NiƱo brewing in the Pacific Ocean. The move is the latest sign that emergency officials are growing increasingly concerned about flooding, landslides, coastal damage and power outages as winter…

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Election 2026: Assembly District 12 Contenders Reach Final Stretch

The two candidates competing to represent Marin and a section of Sonoma County in the state Assembly come from very different origins. ā€œI am a first-generation immigrant,ā€ said Jackie Elward, a member of the Rohnert Park City Council. ā€œComing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I bring a lived experience.ā€ Her competitor, Marin County Supervisor…

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Marin Candidate Files $158K Claim Over Flub at Elections Office

A Tamalpais Union High School District trustee has filed a $158,000 claim against the county, saying the elections office improperly allowed his home address to be circulated. Kevin Saavedra, who is running for a third term in the Nov. 3 election, says the address and other contact information were distributed as part of a 48-page…

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Mill Valley Briefing: ‘Wildfire Prep Is Working. Is It Enough?

On Wednesday night, roughly 50 residents filled Sweetwater Music Hall for Mill Valley Briefing’s second live community conversation, this one on wildfire preparedness. Who was there: Moderating was Peter Fimrite, a Tam Valley resident and former science and environment reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle, and a former U.S. Forest Service firefighter. He was joined…

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Election 2026: Assembly District 12 Contenders Reach Final Stretch

The two candidates competing to represent Marin and a section of Sonoma County in the state Assembly come from very different origins. ā€œI am a first-generation immigrant,ā€ said Jackie Elward, a member of the Rohnert Park City Council. ā€œComing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I bring a lived experience.ā€ Her competitor, Marin County Supervisor…

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Another Stellar Year for the Milley Awards in Mill Valley!

Appetizers by Lima Nikkei, Mill Valley’s newest restaurant, a lavish buffet by Marincaterer Debbie Ghiringhelli, and select wines by Mill Valley vintners are just a few of thedelights awaiting ticket holders at the October 18th Milley Awards. The main event—presentation of the handsome, bronze Milley statuette—will feature tributevideos by local videographer Kit Larson and a…

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Fall SBDC Events: Get Found on Google: Improve Your Visibility

Sep 29 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm When potential customers search online for products or services, will they find your business—or a competitor? Showing up in Google today requires more than simply having a website. Your Google Business Profile, website content, and overall online presence all work together to influence how your business appears in…

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Marin 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…

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Full Circle: An Interview with Sara Wasserman of Music Heals International

Music Heals International (MHI) and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will cohost a benefit concert at the venerable Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, on Monday, September 28. Lukas Nelson will headline the sold-out fundraiser, with guest musicians including Grahame Lesh (Grahame Lesh & Friends; Midnight North), Dan ā€œLeboā€ Lebowitz (ALO), John Molo (Phil Lesh &…

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Full Presence: Desta Gallery:

Greetings, dear community, I hope this message finds you well during this changing season. It has been a while since you last heard from me. I had to step back to navigate an unexpected health challenge that required lung surgery. It was quite a journey, but I am incredibly grateful to tell you that the…

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