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Dick 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…

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Spread the Word: 9/22 Marin Housing Solutions Forum: Ā Marin Housing Solutions ForumĀ on September 22 from 3–5 PM!Ā 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…

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Just 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,…

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Support 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…

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Marin 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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