You are currently browsing the archives for the Marin County News category.

Breaking News

Police dogs among planned budget cuts taken off chopping block in Novato

Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Several programs and services that were expected to be cut from Novato’s city budget, including two police dogs, have been taken off the chopping block by City Manager Michael Frank.

Full Story 339187

Edgar Wayburn leaves giant legacy in Marin and beyond

Paul Rogers @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Few Americans have heard of Dr. Edgar Wayburn. But millions have enjoyed his legacy.
The ancient redwood trees of California’s north coast.

Full Story 338992

Ross Valley delays call for school bond

Rob Rogers @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Ross Valley School District officials will wait until November before asking voters to support a plan to resolve overcrowding at the district’s elementary and middle schools.

Full Story 339189

Judge upholds November election of Novato Sanitary District board

Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

The controversial November election for three seats on the Novato Sanitary District board will stand, much to the dismay of challengers who contended some residents within the district received incorrect ballots and were denied the chance to vote.

Full Story 339190

‘Tea party’ in Mill Valley attracts more than 600; Obama backers demonstrate a few blocks away

Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

More than 600 people advocated for hitting the reset button on the American political system Sunday at a political “tea party” held at the Mill Valley Community Center.

Full Story 338707

Mazzoni challenges Supervisor Adams in San Rafael race

By Nels Johnson @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Former Marin Assemblywoman Kerry Mazzoni on Monday jumped into the race for San Rafael’s seat on the Board of Supervisors, saying she will challenge Supervisor Susan Adams.

Full Story 338988

Marin Headlands plan to cut trees for butterflies ruffles some feathers

Mark Prado @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

A plan to preserve rare butterflies by removing a grove of trees atop Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands has some birdwatchers concerned about the impact on migratory birds.

Full Story 339193

Dining review: ‘Rumi by Famous Kabob’

PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Dining at Rumi by Famous Kabob in San Rafael may not transport diners back to ancient Persia, but the ambiance and cuisine lifts the spirits and, for a short while, takes one out of the hubbub of the suburban shopping center.
by Carol Inkellis

Full Story 339349

All in Good Taste: Open up and say yum!

PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Nothing makes me happier than good news, so I’m beside myself with all the recent openings in Marin.
by Pat Fusco

Full Story 339350

Upfront: Three card trick

PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off

Any questions about the tactics Pacific Gas and Electric Company will conduct in a marketing campaign against Marin Clean Energy are answered in opt-out cards showing up in Marin mailboxes.
by Peter Seidman

Full Story 339351