San Rafael Welcomes Upgraded Affordable Housing Community

City leaders recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Centertown Apartments, offering 60 units of affordable housing in San Rafael.

Marin Coastal Cleanup Unearths Cremated Remains

Thousands of volunteers combed California's coast over the weekend, collecting more than 67 tons of trash and recyclable materials.

'Meals On Wheels' Volunteers Needed In Marin County

Marin County is looking for more volunteers to help deliver healthy meals to older adults in need across the region.

San Rafael 'Sidewalk CPR' Sessions Planned Later This Month

Neighbors of all ages can pick up some lifesaving skills during free 15-minute sessions scheduled at 12 locations across Marin County.

Marin, Sonoma & Mendocino Team Up For Coastal Cleanup Initiative

Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties are hosting coastal cleanups in the coming weeks and streamlining their anti-litter messaging.

SRPD Hosts 'Touch-A-Truck' This Month At Pickleweed Park

San Rafael's police and fire vehicles will be on hand, along with the city's tractors, dump trucks, tow trucks and garbage trucks.

'National Night Out' Events Planned Next Month In Marin County

Neighbors will have a few choices for celebrating National Night Out, including a community barbecue planned at Point Reyes Station.

Fundraiser For Family Of Novato Man Killed In San Rafael Plane Crash

A single father from Novato died Saturday after his plane's tail fin hit a power line in San Rafael.

Marin Woman's Horse Therapy Nonprofit Still Going Strong After 40 Years

"I bucked off a horse named Dill Pickle - never ride a horse named Dill Pickle - and broke my shoulder in 19 places," she said.

Marin Beaches Get Top Marks For Water Quality

The annual report card from Heal the Bay gave A grades to all Marin County beaches for the fifth year running.

Help Beautify Memorial Trail This Weekend In San Rafael

Marin County Parks is hosting a trail work day this weekend and looking for volunteers 12 and older to help out.

Marin Veterans Collecting Worn Flags For Proper Disposal This Month

Marin County neighbors will have two ways to dispose of old flags in the weeks leading up to Independence Day.

Marin's Community Survey Nears The Finish Line

Residents have until Friday to make their voices heard about what Marin County leaders should aim to accomplish over the next five years.

Marin Public Works Fair Draws 100+ Students

Dozens of Marin County students got an up-close look at how the Department of Public Works helps keep things running every day.

San Quentin Inmates Help Train Puppies To Become Service Animals

The prison is partnering with the non-profit, Canine Companions, for the program.

Marin County Beach Among Nation's Best, Survey Finds

Marin County is home to one of the nation's best hidden beaches, according to a new national survey.

Memorial Day Ceremony To Honor Veterans In Marin County

Local veterans will lead a remembrance ceremony on Memorial Day in San Rafael.

Marin Horse Therapy Program Gets Big Boost

A North Bay non-profit running a horse therapy program that helps children and adults with special needs just got a big boost.

Marin County Seeks New Foster Parents

Family services officials said nearly half of the children placed in their car end up placed in other counties due to limited local options.

San Rafael's 'Under The Stars Sleepout' Returns May 20

The Ritter Center is inviting neighbors to give up their bed for a night and raise money to fund services for people living unsheltered.

San Rafael Cyclist Named Marin County's 'Bike Champion Of The Year'

Organizers unveiled this year's Bike Champion of the Year in each of the Bay Area's nine counties.

Upcoming Community Volunteer Days At Marin County Parks

The sun will be shining this weekend, and there are a couple of ways neighbors can enjoy nature while helping out around Marin County.

Girl Scouts Enter Final Weekend of 2023 Cookie Season

Girl Scouts will be out in full force selling cookies through April 23

Marin County Libraries Celebrate Día, Primaveras This Month

Libraries across the county have activities planned throughout the month to celebrate diversity, community and reading.

Marin County Fair Reveals Categories For Competitive Exhibits

In-person competitive exhibits return this year for the first time since 2019, and the window for submissions opens in just a few weeks.

The Marin Teen Girl Conference Welcomes Youth Sunday

The annual conference will be at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael for a day of learning and sharing.

5-Time Golden Globe Winner Laura Dern Headlines Marin Event

The Spring 2023 Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by Dominican’s Institute for Leadership Studies in partnership with Book Passage.

Snow Blankets Mt. Tamalpais

The storm has created widespread traffic hazards and caused power outages throughout the Bay Area.

Marin Highway Lane Closures Prompt Advisory

Caltrans crews will grind and pave the entire span of the Petaluma River Bridge.

Marin Activates Emergency Shelter Amid Cold Snap

Marin's emergency shelter is activated when temperatures are forecast to dip below 38 degrees for a minimum of three days, the county said.

Marin Releases New COVID-19 Dashboard

Marin Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis introduced the new launch on a YouTube video.

Dominican University Launches 2023 Wellness Program For Seniors

The University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is accepting people 60 years of age and older into its free Healthy Seniors program.

Marin Goes Under Freeze Watch

The freeze watch will be in effect from 2 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, and residents are urged to prepare, the NWS said.

Marin Road Reopens After Fatal Crash Prompted Closure

The crash is under investigation, authorities said.

Rebates Offered For Marin Residents Who Switch To Induction Stoves

Residents of single-family Marin homes are eligible for up to $1,250 in rebates.

Remodeled Marin Safeway Celebrates Grand Reopening

The store will feature new aisle signage named after local streets in town that pay homage to the community.

Body Found ID’d As Missing Marin Kayaker

Clinton Yoshio Koga, 39 of Brentwood, had last been seen around 6:10 p.m. Friday entering Tomales Bay from the Lawson’s Landing campground.

Marin Nursing Homes Employ COVID-Sniffing Dogs: Report

The dogs were trained by Early Alert Canines, a Bay Area nonprofit.

Marin Moves To Relocate People Living In Boats On Richardson Bay

The boats are damaging the eelgrass ecosystem that provides protection from climate change and supports fisheries, officials said.

$7.5M Marin Parking Lot Fix Draws Rebuke From Cycling Advocate

But county officials say the project will "serve both present and future Cultural Services parking and specialized activities."