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Town of Fairfax
Published September 10Town Council meeting recap | September 2, 2026
Photo credit: Martha E. Ture, Mt. Tamalpais Photography September 2, 2026 Meeting Agenda Watch this meeting online. Meeting Highlights At the September 2, 2026 Town Council meeting, the Town Council: Received a presentation from Marin County on the Emergency Operations Plan and…
City of San Rafael
Published September 10Share Your Input: Residential Parking Permit Program Update
The City of San Rafael is working to revise the City’s Residential Parking Permit Policy. We are seeking community input to ensure the proposed updates meet community needs. From now until September 30, 2026, residents can complete a survey to share their parking experiences in…
City of San Rafael
Published September 109/14: Temporary Road Closure Notification – K St
PG&E’s subcontractor, PDB Group, will be closing the road near 112 K St to upgrade gas infrastructure in the area. The closure will happen Monday, 9/14, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-325 and affected properties have also been…
City of San Rafael
Published September 109/14: Temporary Road Closure Notification – Bret Harte Rd
Marin Water’s subcontractor, WK McLellan, will be closing the road near 251 Bret Harte Rd to complete restoration in the area. The closure will happen Monday, 9/14, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-559 and affected properties have…
City of San Rafael
Published September 109/10-9/11: Night Work Notification – 930 Irwin St.
Pinnacle Power Services, contracted by PG&E, will be conducting night work near at 930 Irwin St in coordination with the development project in the area. The night work will happen Thursday night, 9/10, and Friday night, 9/11, between approximately 10pm – 5am. They have an…
City of San Rafael
Published September 09Get Involved in Your Community – Serve on a City Commission or Board!
The City of San Rafael is looking for community members who want to get involved, share their perspectives, and help shape the future of our city. Applications are now open for several vacancies: 🎨 Public Art Review Board – 2 Vacancies Help support and guide public art in San…
Town of Fairfax
Published September 09Excessive Heat this Week in Marin
Marin County, CA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory that is in effect through 10 PM Thursday, September 10, affecting Marin County and most other Bay Area communities. The temperatures expected during the advisory can affect anyone without access to…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 09Leap for Coast Guard project
With the final tranche of funding secured, the revitalization of the Coast Guard housing complex in Point Reyes Station is set to begin in January and be completed in 2028. After years of planning and delays, the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin and its partner,…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 09Disease hits pears, apples
On the corner of Fifth and B Streets, in front of the Dance Palace Church Space, stands an ornamental pear with a sprawling canopy. It’s a tree that legions of local children have climbed. But this summer, the community center’s director, Claire Burns, noticed that its leaves had…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 09Bringing the chamber to the listeners
Anticipating an unusually sweltering summer day, Jennifer Howard moved one of her casual house concerts to the Dance Palace, hoping to offer both the audience and musicians a cooler venue. What she found there was more than respite from the heat: the community center’s gorgeous…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 09Park to demo cabin, barn
Traverse the Randall Trail on the eastern slopes of Olema Valley and you might stumble upon the Sieroty cabin, a modest board-and-batten cottage once owned by the assemblyman whose legislation helped protect public access to California’s coastline. This winter or next, the…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 09Marin readies for election amid federal fight over mail-in ballots
As the Trump administration seeks to limit mail-in voting, West Marin residents committed to political action are rolling out a campaign to mobilize neighbors ahead of the general election. In March, President Trump issued an executive order that tasked the United States Postal…