Marin News
West Marin faces possble water cuts
Despite an unseasonably dry winter, officials predict most Marin residents will not see water restrictions this summer.
Marin enjoys a warm winter break
It's winter break this week for many Marin County schools, but it feels more like spring. The high on Wednesday hit 77 degrees in San Rafael and 76 in Kentfield — shy of the record 79 in San Rafael and 78 in Kentfield, both recorded in 1985, according to the National Weather Service.
New Point Reyes hostel built green and for families
The doors officially swung open Wednesday to a new environmentally- and family-friendly hostel in the Point Reyes National Seashore.
San Rafael to discuss possible plastic bag, Styrofoam ban again
San Rafael will resume discussions about a possible ban on plastic bags and Styrofoam take-out containers next month.
Lawsuit accuses Mill Valley travel company of wage violations
A Mill Valley travel company is facing a lawsuit by two former tour guides who claim their compensation amounted to about $3 an hour.
Ross Valley Sanitary District losing million-dollar contract with San Quentin State Prison
The Ross Valley Sanitary District stands to lose more than $1 million in annual revenue due to a decision by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to terminate its contract with the district for services at San Quentin State Prison.
Marin child care advocates rally against 'devastating' budget cuts
Child care advocates, warning that Gov. Jerry Brown's austere budget proposal guts programs benefiting hundreds of Marin children, are enlisting county officials in a campaign to restore funding benefiting children of the working poor.
Corte Madera approves joint powers deal with Southern Marin Fire
Corte Madera has approved a joint powers agreement with the Southern Marin Fire Protection District that would enable the two agencies to share a fire battalion chief and potentially other personnel.
PG&E issues high-wind warning for Marin
Wind was expected to buffet Marin County this week, with gusts of up to 45 mph Thursday on Mount Tamalpais.
Terra Linda apartment gunfire called accidental
A gunshot in a Terra Linda apartment lit up the 911 switchboard Tuesday night and sent San Rafael police officers scrambling to a Merrydale Road complex, where two tenants said a firearm accidentally discharged.
Novato police identify suspect in purse thefts
A man in jail in a San Rafael burglary case has been linked to two purse thefts at grocery stores in Novato, police said Tuesday.
Novato traffic stop leads to meth, weapon arrest
A speeding suspect in Novato was arrested Tuesday after police found suspected methamphetamine and a collapsible baton in his truck, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Marin home sales, prices rise in January
The median single-family Marin home price edged up nearly 8 percent year-to-year in January to $679,000, and total sales rose 15 percent to 115, according to figures from the county assessor's office.
Motorists grow frustrated as gas prices surge in Marin
Dennis Bartels, who was filling the tank of his Kawasaki motorcycle Tuesday at the Shell station in downtown San Rafael, says the bike is his way of combating surging gas prices.
Officials tackle transportation problems in Tiburon
Marin County transportation planners and local officials are stepping up efforts to improve bus service and cut congestion on the isolated Tiburon Peninsula.
Steve Patterson, outspoken voice in San Rafael politics, dies at 64
Steve Patterson, a ubiquitous and outspoken voice on San Rafael issues for more than two decades, died Monday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, friends said.
Marin shows high interest in SmartMeter opt-out
Marin County is second only to Santa Cruz County in the number of residents who have so far chosen to opt out of having one of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Mill Valley calls for residents to post visions of the future online
Mill Valley residents: What's your vision for the future of your town?The city Planning Department is undertaking an update of the general plan, "Mill Valley 2040," a blueprint required for all cities and counties in the state.
Novato boy escapes serious injury in weekend hit-run accident
A 5-year-old Novato boy escaped serious injury Sunday when he a van struck him while he was crossing the roadway at 3 Hutchins Way.
Marin fog only temporary -- sunny skies ahead
Marin residents who awoke to thick fog Tuesday morning, take heart: clear, warmer weather is ahead.Or, said National Weather Service forecaster Steve Anderson: "Come on down to Monterey.