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

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....

Marin residents seeking behavioral health services can call the 24-hour, confidential Access Line at 1-888-818-1115. Marin BHRS provides outpatient, residential, crisis services, and hospital care addressing specialty mental health and substance use service needs of Marin Medi-Cal beneficiaries and uninsured residents.

Bay Area2 years ago

Marin’s Approach on Mental Health: Increase Awareness to Decrease Stigma

Local and global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, household economic instability, racial inequality, wars abroad, violence in the streets, and political strife can add stress...

The rankings, released annually by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, allows counties across the nation to measure community health and well-being over time. Marin has been ranked No. 1 for 13 of the 14 years the rankings have been compiled.

Community2 years ago

Marin Ranked Healthiest County in State

Marin County again has been ranked the healthiest of California’s 58 counties because of its relatively low burden of premature deaths, high scores in quality of...

Eliminating those barriers is a longstanding commitment for Marin County Parks. In 2021, its representatives joined Marin’s leaders and local partnering organizations to work toward equitable park access through a new Parks Equity Roundtable.

Bay Area2 years ago

Grants Focus on Key Barriers to Parks: Parks Equity Roundtable identifies barriers local organizations can focus on

Over the next few months, up to $200,000 will be awarded to Marin County community-based organizations to help overcome barriers and connect communities to parks. The...

Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local opioid crisis[PDF] and outlined strategies to reduce fatal overdoes in Marin in 2023.

Community2 years ago

Opioid Settlement Funds to Target Overdose Prevention: More than $7 million over nine years dedicated to strategies and treatment

San Rafael, CA – Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local...

During storm season and high tides, Marin City is regularly impacted by flooding tied to challenging drainage issues. A new stormwater plan will incorporate community feedback, and public meetings begin soon. (Google Earth photo)

Bay Area2 years ago

Community Input Key to Marin City Stormwater Plan: Engagement is crucial element in identifying flood risk reduction solutions

This spring, the Marin City community is invited to share its own ideas and first-hand experiences with flood control specialists tasked with reducing flood risk and...

Dr. Juvvadi, a pediatrician by training, brings over 24 years of experience to MCHWC and previously held the role of Medical Director at Bay Area Community Health in Gilroy, California

Bay Area2 years ago

Marin City Health and Wellness Center Appoints Anita Juvvadi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Marin City Health and Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing innovative health and wellness services to all, with the goal of...

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...

Johanna Good, an inspector with Agriculture / Weights & Measures, checks volume accuracy at a service station pump.

Bay Area2 years ago

County Has Consumers’ Back on Pricing Inspections: Supervisors hear findings from Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures

As the COVID-19 pandemic eased in 2022, local government inspectors who check the accuracy of pricing in the Marin County marketplace doubled the number of on-site...

The Board will consider establishing the new fund with the nonprofit Marin Community Foundation (MCF) and transferring $2 million as an initial balance. MCF will then consider making its own grant contribution, as requested by the County.

Bay Area2 years ago

Proposed New Fund Would Boost Economic Opportunities: Residents of Golden Gate Village would be the voice in financial priorities

San Rafael, CA — Under a new proposal, residents of Golden Gate Village in Marin City will have a voice in prioritizing investments from a new...

Probation officers make an unannounced check on an offender's home.

Bay Area2 years ago

One Noncompliant Offender Found in Probation’s DUI Check: Occasional unannounced probation enforcements part of public safety routine

On March 4, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol...

The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is collaborating with local, state and federal agencies, with Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) as the project manager, on weather radar installations at key locations across the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Bay Area2 years ago

New Weather Radar for Public Safety Response Part of Bay Area radar system, led by Sonoma, to be installed on Mount Barnabe

Extreme weather systems, such as atmospheric rivers, have hit California with increasing frequency in recent years. The average damage from floods caused by atmospheric rivers in...

Any individual experiencing homelessness can seek temporary overnight relief at the heated San Rafael location from 5 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22 through Saturday, February 25. Individuals are encouraged to sign-in by 8 p.m. each evening.

Bay Area2 years ago

Extreme Cold Prompts Shelter Activation: County Health and Human Services to open temporary weather-related emergency shelter

In response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of extreme cold, Marin County is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) for people...

Bay Area2 years ago

$4 Million Dedicated to Affordable Housing in Fairfax: County loan allows nonprofit to purchase, rehabilitate apartments

The Marin County Board of Supervisors approved a $4 million loan[PDF] from the County’s Affordable Housing Fund on January 31 so a nonprofit housing development and...

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....

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

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

Marin’s Approach on Mental Health: Increase Awareness to Decrease Stigma

Marin Ranked Healthiest County in State

Grants Focus on Key Barriers to Parks: Parks Equity Roundtable identifies barriers local organizations can focus on

Opioid Settlement Funds to Target Overdose Prevention: More than $7 million over nine years dedicated to strategies and treatment

Community Input Key to Marin City Stormwater Plan: Engagement is crucial element in identifying flood risk reduction solutions

Marin City Health and Wellness Center Appoints Anita Juvvadi, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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

County Has Consumers’ Back on Pricing Inspections: Supervisors hear findings from Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures

Proposed New Fund Would Boost Economic Opportunities: Residents of Golden Gate Village would be the voice in financial priorities

One Noncompliant Offender Found in Probation’s DUI Check: Occasional unannounced probation enforcements part of public safety routine

New Weather Radar for Public Safety Response Part of Bay Area radar system, led by Sonoma, to be installed on Mount Barnabe

Extreme Cold Prompts Shelter Activation: County Health and Human Services to open temporary weather-related emergency shelter

$4 Million Dedicated to Affordable Housing in Fairfax: County loan allows nonprofit to purchase, rehabilitate apartments

Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use

Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use

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