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‘Common Ground’ Screening in Marin City Library on October 15

The public is invited to view the documentary “Common Ground,” a film about saving and regenerating our soil, at the Marin City Free Library, 164 Donahue...

The County of Marin is continually devising ways to accommodate housing needs in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.

Bay Area1 year ago

State Approves Marin’s Housing Element: County supplements planning document with additional enhancements

The State of California has approved the County of Marin’s plan to meet housing needs through 2032 and comply with state housing policies. The California Department...

Compared to last year’s budget, the total County budget of $784 million is an increase of 9% and the General Fund budget of $594 million an increase of 6%.

Bay Area1 year ago

Marin: Proposed Budget Heads to Supervisors Public hearings on County expenses and priorities scheduled for June 20-22

The proposed budget for 2023-24 is balanced and structurally sound. It maintains current services and makes a few high priority ongoing enhancements to address emerging needs....

Manpreet Kaur of Marin City interned with the Public Defender's Office last summer and was recipient of the Dan Daniels Spirit of Service Award.

Bay Area2 years ago

Recruitment Opens for County Vocational Internships: Career Explorers program designed to assist those aged 15-22

Recruitment has just opened for the Marin County Career Explorer Program, a popular vocational skills internship opportunity for those between the ages of 15 and 22...

Small Business Development Center promoted the Marin Microbusiness Grant Program during an event at Canal Alliance in San Rafael earlier this year.

Activism2 years ago

Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use

The Marin Microbusiness Grant Program was funded by the State of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). The County of Marin, the Marin Small...

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use

More than 100 recipients received state COVID-19 economic relief funding with County assistance San Rafael, CA – Laila Rezai and Darlin Ruiz have something new in common....

Activism2 years ago

Marin Green Home Tour Set for October 19-20

Marin’s buildings are responsible for as much as 34% of local greenhouse gas emissions, and both homeowners and renters are encouraged to explore opportunities to make...

The summit of Bald Hill (photo credit: Jonathan Braun)

Bay Area2 years ago

County Eyes Open Space Opportunity in Ross Valley

The privately held Bald Hill parcels, just south of the existing preserve boundary, include the 1,141-foot treeless summit, which provides an iconic backdrop for the towns...

Brian Washington (right) is the Marin County Counsel.

Activism2 years ago

Marin County and Nine Local Jurisdictions File Suit Against Monsanto to Recover Costs Related to Cleanup of Toxic PCBs

Monsanto produced nearly 99% of all PCBs used in the United States since the 1930s and continued until its manufacture was banned by the Toxic Substance...

The Measure W Working Group will help set allocation priorities for ongoing housing needs in West Marin.

Activism2 years ago

Help Decide Where Federal, State and Local Dollars Should Go in Our Community

The Measure W geographic boundaries include all of coastal West Marin from Muir Beach to Dillon Beach and inland communities including Nicasio and the San Geronimo...

Bay Area2 years ago

Parking Restriction Proposed for Bayside Park

While the previously proposed Point San Pedro Road Roadway Modification Pilot Project will not be moving forward at this time, the County of Marin remains committed...

The undeveloped 110 acres known locally as the Martha Property that overlooks the San Francisco Bay Area could be preserved as public open space if voters living near the property approve a special tax.

Bay Area2 years ago

Ballot Language Clarified for Tiburon Peninsula Property Acquisition

The Marin County Open Space District Board of Directors will consider amendments to three resolutions approved in July regarding the Martha Property acquisition plan. The Amendments...

The private parcel above Tiburon known as the Martha Property has been with the same family for more than 100 years.

Bay Area2 years ago

Parties Work to Preserve Tiburon Peninsula Land

“Marin County Parks is pleased to support the long-time efforts of the community and now TPL to protect this stunning landscape,” said Parks Director Max Korten....

The Marin Microbusiness Grant Program offers support to underserved populations that are still struggling with the impacts of pandemic shutdowns.

Bay Area3 years ago

Grants Available for Pandemic-Stressed Microbusinesses

The Marin Microbusiness Grant Program is funded by the State of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate, known as CalOSBA. The County of Marin, the...

The County of Marin is expanding access to more rental and ownership options for working families while retaining local ability to ensure that new housing development occurs in a way that meets the County’s needs.

Bay Area3 years ago

Marin Adopts State Housing Statutes

Over the course of the next several months, the County is preparing changes in housing policies and regulations that will incorporate the state laws. Meanwhile, the...

The Project Homekey facility in Larkspur will be owned and operated by Episcopal Community Services in partnership with the County of Marin.

Activism3 years ago

Board to Review Project Homekey Site Agreements

Addressing homelessness has been an urgent priority for the Supervisors, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), other local governments and partnering agencies. The Larkspur...

Best practices on cybersecurity are now available for everyone through the County’s Information Services and Technology Department. (Copyright-free Unsplash photo).

Bay Area3 years ago

County Expands Cybersecurity Awareness

The County’s Information Services and Technology (IST) Department, which has garnered several awards in recent years for its security protocols, created the public list of hacking-prevention...

Board and residents briefed on County finances and department workplans.

City Government3 years ago

Supervisors Provide Feedback on Budget Priorities

One-time funds, including federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be available to address many of the County’s top priorities. Staff outlined...

With new agreements to assist with distribution of rental allocations, more Marin residents who have struggled financially because of the pandemic will receive the help they need. (County of Los Angeles file photo).

Activism3 years ago

More Changes for COVID-Related Rental Assistance

The County has aimed to speed up the assessment process and offer more transparency to the rental assistance work that has been underway since the initiation...

The property at 1251 South Eliseo Drive in Larkspur is a long-closed skilled nursing facility.

Activism3 years ago

Larkspur’s Project Homekey Receives State Funds

“This program will address a critical need for safe, stable, permanent housing in Marin, and it’s a wonderful addition to the work that we have been...

Left: June Farmer (womensearthalliance.org). Right: A large garden off of Cole Drive. (The Marin Post).

Activism3 years ago

Watershed Stewardship Pilot Project Workshop in Marin City

The workshop will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church, 501 Drake Ave., in Marin City from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The training will involve...

Fashion4 years ago

Fashion Show for a Cause in Marin City

More than 100 people attended the show, which showcased 31 models who are students from various schools of various ages and who participated in Performing Stars...

Events6 years ago

Decorated Navy SEAL to Speak on Memorial Day

Greenbrae’s John Gulick is guest at May 27 event at Marin Center A decorated U.S. Navy SEAL from the Vietnam War era, Greenbrae’s John Gulick, will be...

Arts and Culture11 years ago

Teresa Torrence-Tillman Recounts Juneteenth’s History

The County of Marin African-America Employee Association hosted a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 20 at the Civic Center Lagoon across from the State Building in...