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Published September 23Grass fires scorch Chileno
Firefighting crews on Wednesday were still working to fully contain a string of brush fires in Chileno Valley that have scorched roughly 340 acres of family ranchland since they broke out over the weekend. The Chileno fire represents the largest fire in Marin since the 2020…
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Published September 23County roadwork continues
West Marin commuters can expect road delays through mid to late November as the county improves roadway resilience, safety, and traffic flow ahead of the winter wet season. The one-way traffic light on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east of Olema Hill is allowing crews to repair a…
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Published September 23A space for belonging
Decades ago, Kate Kain arrived at Toby’s Feed Barn unsure how many people would show up for that night’s gay dance. But word had spread, and about 100 people trickled in, bundled in jackets to counter the cold that would melt away beneath a disco ball. “I remember, at the end,…
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Published September 23Stinson condos part of solution
A recent op-ed by Donna Simmons noted that West Marin has a workforce housing crisis. Ranch hands, restaurant staff, teachers, firefighters, and paramedics can’t live near the jobs they’re doing. Where she goes wrong is treating 108 Arenal, the Stinson Beach Post Office project,…
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Published September 23In the Fields, September 24, 2026
Peter Martinelli’s ripening apple orchard in Bolinas is an archive of diversity, with heirloom varieties that ripen at different times and with different flavors. “But everything is off cycle this year,” he said. Gravensteins, the first to ripen, ran late. Spicy Spitzenburgs,…
City of San Rafael
Published September 22Call for Costumes: Donate to Our Upcoming Costume Swap
Get ready for Halloween and help give gently used costumes a second life. The City of San Rafael is collecting clean, gently used costumes and accessories for our annual Halloween Costume Swap at Pickleweed Park. Costumes of all sizes are welcome, and donations are open to all…
City of San Rafael
Published September 21Police Advisory & Accountability Committee Vacancy
📣 We’re recruiting! The City of San Rafael is accepting applications for an opening on the Police Advisory & Accountability Committee (PAAC). PAAC provides a forum for community members to share perspectives on policing and public safety, promote transparency and accountability,…
City of Belvedere
Published September 21City Council Report
At its September 14 meeting, the City Council moved forward on two initiatives focused on planning ahead for Belvedere. With commercial drone delivery still a nascent industry, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance designed to put sensible protections in place.…
City of Belvedere
Published September 21Mallard Pointe Update
Mallard Pointe continues to move through the permit review process. As a reminder, the demolition permit was issued on July 15, but physical demolition cannot begin until the bulkhead replacement permit has also been issued. The City is currently reviewing the developer’s 6th…
City of Belvedere
Published September 21Shelter in Place Event: Friday, October 9 at 5pm
A community-wide emergency could require you to stay at home for 7 to 10 days. Would you have enough food, water and essential supplies for your whole household, including pets? If the power goes out, how would you receive vital information? Be Ready Belvedere is hosting an event…
City of Belvedere
Published September 21Belvedere Home Made Film Festival: October 9
Join your neighbors in Belvedere Community Park on Friday, October 9 at 6:30pm for the third annual Belvedere Home Made Film Festival—an evening of locally created short films celebrating community, sponsored in part by the City of Belvedere. Come early to this free,…
City of Belvedere
Published September 21Belvedere is Transitioning to a .gov Domain
The City of Belvedere is excited to announce the transition to a .gov domain effective October 1, 2026. This will change the web address from www.cityofbelvedere.org to www.cityofbelvedere.gov. The .gov domain is reserved exclusively for verified U.S. government entities, making…