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A person's hands reach down toward items that will be in an emergency "go bag."
 September 1, 2026
Emergency Services

Follow Readiness Steps during Preparedness Month

New campaign during September encourages a weekly commitment to improve resilience.

A multiunit housing development under construction, viewed by a street corner.
 August 27, 2026
Development and Planning

Street Design Standards for Housing Development Projects Reviewed at County Workshop

Session during Board of Supervisors meeting provides overview of proposed updates that would modernize requirements.

A flock of sheep in a pasture.
 August 25, 2026
Business and Professional Registrations

Sheep and Wool Products Highlighted in Annual Crop and Livestock Report

Keeping products and values local to Marin is a goal for producers.

Map shows location of the construction at 156 Shoreline Highway
 August 25, 2026
Affordable Housing

Modular Construction to Begin on Shoreline Highway Apartments in Tam Valley

Cranes to arrive August 25; Work could begin September 1 creating temporary traffic changes and increased truck activity.

About 20 firefighters monitor a prescribed burn on Mount Tamalpais.
 August 25, 2026
Public Safety

Prescribed Burns Near Mount Tamalpais will Produce Visible Smoke

Refrain from calling 9-1-1 during burns near Sky Oaks Ranger Station and Bon Tempe Reservoir.

An exterior view of the Marin County Civic Center showing the spire.
 August 20, 2026
Boards and Commissions

Supervisors to Consider Advisory Board Changes

Review of 19 advisory bodies identifies governance improvements.

Hilltop view from Sky Ranch Knoll in the Bald Hill Open Space Preserve
 August 20, 2026
Environment

Hilltop Parcel May be Added to Open Space Preserve in Ross Valley

Open Space District Board to consider accepting MOST's donation of 6.8-acre Sky Ranch Knoll at August 25 meeting.

Architectural rendering of a rehabilitated Creek Park Plaza
 August 19, 2026
Development and Planning

Major Step Taken Toward Creek Park Plaza and Downtown San Anselmo Revitalization

Flood Control District and Town work toward funding and project-delivery agreement for rehabilitiation of District-owned BB2 structure.

Architectural rendering of the future Stinson Beach Firehouse.
 August 18, 2026
Public Safety

Stinson Beach Firehouse Receives County Funding Boost

Supervisors have approved a $500,000 contribution, pushing the renovation effort forward.

Alert Marin sign-up on a smartphone with a Best of Marin 2026 badge.
 August 17, 2026
Public Safety

AlertMarin Voted ‘Best of Marin’

Notification system is named Best Emergency Preparedness Service of Marin County by readers of the Pacific Sun.

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