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In today's newsletter:

  • Why San Anselmo now makes e-bike riders walk through its parks.
  • Which Marin folk band cut its teeth at San Anselmo's Bar Voyage?

Also on today's calendar: Bon Air Rhythm & Brews: Featuring Matt Jaffe and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senate bill, other measures, look to solve problematic Bay Area e-bike use (mercurynews.com) — San Anselmo is among several Bay Area towns now requiring riders to dismount e-bikes in public parks as part of a broader push to address safety concerns. A new state senate bill and other proposals aim to better regulate high-speed electric bikes, while advocates urge more bike infrastructure and education instead of blanket bans.
   

• Marin folk band makes waves in local music scene (marinij.com) — A rising Marin folk band, Give Me a Dollar, has been growing its following through intimate local shows, including past gigs at Bar Voyage in San Anselmo. They're now stepping onto a bigger stage with a free 21+ show in San Francisco, sharing the bill with acclaimed singer-songwriter Abby Walker and other Bay Area artists.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Registration Opens: Fall 2026-Winter 2027
    City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
    9:00 am
  • Lake Lagunitas Spiders
    Marin County Parks Marin Water District
    10:00 am
  • School Picture Day and NuKase/Schedule Distribution
    Sir Francis Drake High School Archie Williams Small Gym
    4:00 pm
  • School Picture Day
    Sir Francis Drake High School Archie Williams Small Gym
    4:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Kindergarten Early Release - 12:15
    Cove Corte Madera, CA 94925
  • Trimester 1 Start
    Larkspur-Corte Madera Larkspur, CA 94939
  • First Day of School
    Larkspur-Corte Madera Larkspur, CA 94939
  • Back To School Parent Coffee
    Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Bacich Quad
    8:15 am
  • PTO Welcome Coffee in the Gym
    Neil Cummins Elementary School Larkspur, CA 94939
    8:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Very loud explosion above Foss and Melville just now.
    Just sound, no flash. Scary! Anyone know what it was? My cats are also scared. (Nextdoor Oak)
  • Lace up for a social run in the dirt!
    Meet in front of San Anselmo Rose. Easy miles, we'll do our best to keep a social pace. Route to be determined in the moment - expect 6-8 miles of… (Nextdoor Ross Avenue)
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in San Rafael. Apply here.
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part Time in Corte Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Anselmo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ross

  • Ross Valley educator gets county's top teaching honor (marinij.com)
  • San Anselmo picks concept for Creek Park redesign (marinij.com)
  • Ross plans 'stakeholder' briefings on civic center makeover (pressdemocrat.com)

Fairfax

  • Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot? (latimes.com)
  • Marin drop-in sessions train prospective lifesavers (marinij.com)
  • Ross Valley educator gets county's top teaching honor (mercedsunstar.com)

San Rafael

  • Powerful El Niño Raises Flooding Concerns In Marin County (patch.com)

Ok San Anselmo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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