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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 ā€œpoint in timeā€ 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…

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Marin IJ: Review: Marin Theatre’s ā€˜White Chip’ Brilliant From Top to Bottom

BARRY WILLISĀ |Ā barry.m.willis@gmail.com A serious personal problem gets a dazzling comedic treatment in Sean Daniels’ ā€œThe White Chipā€ at Marin Theatre through Sept. 20. In his Marin Theatre debut, Benjamin Clark plays a brilliant theater director named Steven, who narrates and performs an alcohol-fueled autobiography — one that begins with him sipping his first beer at…

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Marin 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. ā€œIt’s very unusual for all of us to be opposed,ā€ 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…

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Nepal Flood Relief Appeal From Longtime Local Resident & Photogragrapher Jay Tamang

The situation is serious: my uncle’s daughter is still missing, along with several other people from my home village. We’ve set up a GoFundMe to support flood relief efforts:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-journey-homes-lifechanging-work I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to our earthquake relief efforts. With those donations, we were able to build three…

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Marin County Adopts New Data Security Policy

Marin County has adopted a new data policy that will govern the sharing of digital information both internally and externally. The county has a Technology Investment Board that evaluates risks associated with artificial intelligence, digital accessibility and security. ā€œNow data privacy and security will be part of that informed policy and operational decisionmaking,ā€ said Angie…

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Save the Date for Concerts in the Plaza

SAVE THE DATE FOR CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA!WHEN?Saturday, September 26, 2026Ā |Ā 11:00am-7:30pmWHERE? Mill Valley Downtown PlazaABOUT THISĀ FREEĀ EVENT Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the…

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Creekside 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…

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Marin IJ: Mill Valley Officials Push for Services Tax Extension

Mill Valley is asking voters to extend a $300 annual parcel tax to finish repaving streets and trim vegetation for fire prevention. Measure T on the Nov. 3 ballot would extend the city’s municipal services tax for a decade. It requires a two-thirds approval majority to pass. ā€œFor almost 40 years, Mill Valley’s municipal services…

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