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Administrator's Office
Released	Title
12/17/2019	County Offices to Observe the Holidays
12/12/2019	County Employees Raise $92,000 for Charities
11/21/2019	County Steps Up Transparency in Assisting Nonprofits
11/19/2019	Wildfire Prevention Tax Initiative Heads to Voters
10/30/2019	Supervisors Vote to Increase Living Wage
10/30/2019	Board OK’s Updated Wildfire Prevention Authority
09/20/2019	County Considers New Wildfire Prevention Authority
09/16/2019	County Nets National Awards for Public Outreach
08/08/2019	Marin Wildfire Prevention Initiative Set to Launch
07/24/2019	County Hires New Health & Human Services Director
06/24/2019	Forum on TRUTH Act Scheduled for July 9
06/19/2019	Budget Prioritizes Roads, Facilities, Housing
06/13/2019	Supervisors to Review Draft Budget on June 17-18
05/30/2019	Proposed Budget Boosts Infrastructure Investments
04/19/2019	County Captures State Awards for Communications
04/05/2019	County Budget Workshops Begin April 22
03/20/2019	County Renews Promise to Educational Equity
03/13/2019	Results Are In for County’s Resident Survey
02/16/2019	Marin County Proclaims Local Emergency
02/05/2019	‘State of the County’ Package Makes Debut
01/17/2019	Final Few Days of County’s Online Resident Survey
01/07/2019	Frugoli, Scott Sworn In to Lead County Departments

Agriculture, Weights & Measures
Released	Title
12/20/2019	Credit Card Skimmer Seized at Gas Station
06/18/2019	Value of Marin’s Livestock and Crops Grows 8%
03/13/2019	County Reveals Eye-Opening Consumer Facts

Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk
Released	Title
10/10/2019	IRS Policy Change Affects Local Recordings
06/24/2019	County Assessment Roll Climbs 5.1%
03/01/2019	Emergency Property Tax Relief Might be Available

Board of Supervisors
Released	Title
11/27/2019	Deadline is December 2 for Assessment Appeals
11/08/2019	Representative Needed from Indian Valley, Domingo Canyon
10/31/2019	Opening on County Assessment Appeals Boards
09/11/2019	Open Seat on County Assessment Appeals Boards
08/22/2019	Open Seat on Board of Buck Family Fund
08/09/2019	Open Seats on Flood Control Zone Board
07/23/2019	Openings on the Marin Housing Authority Board
06/07/2019	Open Seats on Regional Transportation Committee
05/22/2019	Openings on County Assessment Appeals Boards
04/22/2019	Opening on Integrated Pest Management Commission
01/08/2019	Kate Sears Assumes Board Presidency

Child Support Services
Released	Title
08/16/2019	Dealing with Child Support? County Can Help

Community Development
Released	Title
12/31/2019	Ambassadors Recruited to Address Climate Change
12/03/2019	Board OKs Housing Assistance in Stinson Beach
11/21/2019	County Welcomes Coast Guard Housing Proposals
11/20/2019	Greener Concrete? It’s Better for the Environment
11/18/2019	Drawdown: Marin Movement Hitting its Stride
11/05/2019	Affordable Housing Effort in Bolinas Gets an Assist
10/23/2019	Share Feedback on Possible Plastic Utensil Ban
10/07/2019	Energy-Curious? Questions Answered October 26
10/01/2019	Have a Say on How Federal Money is Spent Locally
09/17/2019	Board Authorizes Coast Guard Station Purchase
09/12/2019	Housing Trust Funds to Support Marin City Clinic
09/12/2019	Learn More About 2020 Census at Sept. 19 Forum
09/10/2019	A Chance to Help the County Spend Federal Dollars
08/15/2019	Key Environmental Document Heads to Supervisors
08/06/2019	County Closer to Coast Guard Station Purchase
08/02/2019	County Approves 2 Medicinal Cannabis Licenses
07/22/2019	Help Plan Marin’s Future Funding Priorities
07/10/2019	Get Rebates by Plugging into Electrify Marin
07/10/2019	County Takes Key Steps on 5G Policy
07/03/2019	Draft Ordinance on 5G Technology Heads to Board
07/03/2019	Marin Focusing on Outreach for 2020 Census
06/27/2019	Report: Marin’s Beach Water Mostly Excellent
06/12/2019	County Shares Draft of 5G Technology Ordinance
05/08/2019	Registration Opens for Landlord Registry
05/07/2019	Another Step Toward Fair Housing
04/29/2019	West Marin Group to Advise on Tax Revenue Uses
04/19/2019	Assessing Progress in Area of Fair Housing
04/04/2019	One-Year Countdown to 2020 Census Begins
03/18/2019	Award-Winning Sea Level Rise Game to Go on Sale
02/26/2019	Venue Changes for ‘Green’ Building Forum
02/14/2019	What’s Next for ‘Green’ Building? Learn at Forum
02/05/2019	Medicinal Cannabis Applicants Prepare Site Reviews
02/05/2019	Marin Prepares for 2020 Census
01/31/2019	County Pursues Improvements in Permitting Process
01/28/2019	County to Host Workshop on 5G Technology
01/14/2019	Expo to Provide Answers about JADUs Inside Homes
01/10/2019	County Proposes Replenishment of Housing Trust
01/03/2019	Survey about 5G Technology in Marin Now Open

County Counsel
Released	Title
09/06/2019	Software Streamlines Public Record Requests
04/16/2019	County Settles with Nonprofit Trust on Litigation
02/27/2019	Golf Course Initiative to Appear on Ballot
01/30/2019	Report Ordered for San Geronimo Golf Course Initiative
01/24/2019	Supervisors to Discuss San Geronimo Golf Course

Cultural Services
Released	Title
07/09/2019	County Fair ‘Over the Moon’ with Attendance and Revenue Results
06/17/2019	‘Over the Moon’ That County Fair is About to Begin
06/12/2019	Public Transport is Great Choice for County Fair
05/15/2019	County’s First Arts & Culture Master Plan Adopted
03/27/2019	Arts and Cultural Draft Master Plan Ready for Review
03/11/2019	Headliner Concerts Unveiled for Marin County Fair
01/28/2019	Marin County Fair Wins Coveted Merrill Award

Department of Finance
Released	Title
12/19/2019	Online Services Proving Popular for Finance Department
10/18/2019	County Extends Record of Top Financial Reporting
09/27/2019	Property Tax Bills Arriving in Mailboxes Soon
06/07/2019	Enticing Offer for Marin’s Lodging Operators
04/03/2019	Property Taxes Due by April 10
02/11/2019	Transient Occupancy Tax Workshop Announced

District Attorney
Released	Title
10/22/2019	DA’s Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant
08/28/2019	Not In Our Town Makes a Stop at Civic Center
08/12/2019	DA Offers Training on Immigration Policy
07/08/2019	DA Offers Gun Violence Restraining Order Training
04/16/2019	Human Trafficking Education Receives Boost
03/21/2019	County Helps Renters, Landlords Come to Terms
01/02/2019	County Successful in Environmental Protection Case

Elections
Released	Title
12/09/2019	March Ballot Includes Several Local Measures
11/27/2019	November 5 Election Results Official: Turnout 41%
11/14/2019	Manual Tally Set for November 5 Election
11/12/2019	Candidate Filing Opens for March 2020 Election
11/07/2019	Registrar: About 2,600 Votes Yet to be Tallied
11/01/2019	Check Online for November 5 Election Results
10/09/2019	Voting Underway for November 5 Election
09/23/2019	Local Elections Coming November 5
08/12/2019	November Ballot Includes Several Local Measures
07/29/2019	Register to Vote in West Marin Elections
07/15/2019	Ballots Coming Soon for August 27 Special Election
06/05/2019	Two Measures Set for August 27 Election
06/04/2019	New Voting System Approved for Elections
04/08/2019	Register by April 22 to Vote May 7 in Inverness
03/28/2019	Ballots Coming Soon for May 7 Special Election
02/11/2019	May 7 Election for Inverness Public Utility District
01/31/2019	County Investigates New Voting System

Farm Advisor
Released	Title
04/16/2019	An Inviting Summary of UCCE Marin’s Exploits
01/30/2019	Apply for Wildlife Conservation, Education Grants

Health & Human Services
Released	Title
12/17/2019	Flu Spreads in California
12/02/2019	Marin Prepares to Increase Shelter Bed Capacity
12/02/2019	New Way to Support Marin’s Foster Families
11/25/2019	Commemorate World AIDS Day
11/13/2019	Death Associated with E-Cigarettes in Marin County
10/29/2019	Veterans Day to Feature Navy SEAL Captain
10/11/2019	Purge that Medicine Cabinet for Safety’s Sake
10/04/2019	County Expands Mental Health Services for Veterans
09/18/2019	Free Flu Vaccines Offered as Threat Approaches
09/06/2019	Marin County Health Officials Advise Against Vaping
09/05/2019	Building Resilience Now Saves Lives After Disasters
08/30/2019	Financial Abuse Team Captures National Honor
08/28/2019	Clinicians Watch for Vaping-Related Lung Ailment
08/21/2019	Opioid Prescriptions, Overdose Deaths Fall in Marin
07/31/2019	Marin’s Sharp Decline in Homelessness Confirmed
07/26/2019	Public Health Cautions About Excessive Heat
06/26/2019	Timely Grants Assist with Opioid Crisis Actions
06/05/2019	Marin County Vaccination Rates are its Highest Ever
05/21/2019	More Doors Open for Food Assistance in Marin
05/16/2019	Support Mental Health with a Fashion Statement
05/13/2019	Community Job Fair to Feature County Openings
05/10/2019	Decorated Navy SEAL to Speak at Memorial Day
05/08/2019	Chronic Homelessness Falls 28% in Marin
04/29/2019	Community Picnic Stimulates Healthy Food & Drink
04/29/2019	Travelers: Immunize Against Measles Before You Go
04/26/2019	Marin in Need of More Resource Families for Teens
04/23/2019	Major Investments in Marin to End Homelessness
04/17/2019	Take Charge of Your Sexual Health: Get Tested
04/12/2019	Help Fight the Opioid Crisis by Purging Unused Meds
03/22/2019	Elimination of Tuberculosis? It’s Time
03/20/2019	Time to Celebrate Marin’s Unheralded Social Workers
03/19/2019	Report: Marin is Healthiest County in State
03/15/2019	First Aid Can Be for Mental Health Assistance, Too
02/27/2019	Marin Brings On its First Veterans Remains Officer
02/26/2019	CalFresh March Benefits to be Issued Early
02/08/2019	Marin HHS Hosts Town Hall in Marin City
02/04/2019	Survey Helps Evaluate Suicide Prevention Services
01/23/2019	County Urges Pharmacies to Sell Overdose Antidote
01/15/2019	CalFresh February 2019 Benefits to be Issued Early

Human Resources
Released	Title
09/30/2019	Nominations Open for MLK Humanitarian Awards
09/03/2019	County Departments Featured at Volunteer Fair
05/13/2019	Board Lauds Exceptional Volunteers, Interns
01/15/2019	County Pays Tribute to Volunteers, Interns

Information Services And Technology
Released	Title
09/24/2019	County Ramps Up Software Modernization
07/31/2019	County Honored for Top-Notch Tech Efforts

Marin County Fire Department
Released	Title
11/19/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
11/05/2019	Home Hardening Workshops to Boost Wildfire Safety
10/28/2019	Red Flag Warning Continues for Marin County
10/28/2019	Aviso de Alerta Roja en efecto en el Condado de Marin
10/26/2019	Marin Fire Agencies Extinguish Structure Fire at Point Reyes Lodge
10/25/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
10/24/2019	Wildfire Burns 58 Acres Along Pacific Coast
10/22/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
10/08/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
10/04/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
10/01/2019	Fire Department Awarded Grant for Extrication Equipment
09/23/2019	Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
07/15/2019	Fire Agencies Extinguish Fairfax Home Fire, Wildfire
06/24/2019	Get the Holiday Memo on Water Safety, Fireworks Ban
06/21/2019	Pile Burning Planned on Tiburon Peninsula
05/16/2019	Taking to the Water? Consider Boating Safety
05/09/2019	With Wildfires, We’re All Vulnerable and Responsible
04/26/2019	Keep Our Air Clean – Adhere to Open Burn Ban
04/19/2019	Marin Wildfire Forum: Countywide Collaboration Key to Maximizing Prevention
04/09/2019	Firefighting Capability Boosted in Marin
03/26/2019	New Proposal to Reduce Wildfire Threat in Marin
01/17/2019	PG&E Workers Save Injured Man in Marin Creek

Marin County Free Library
Released	Title
11/18/2019	Laundromats Assist with Literacy, Literally
10/03/2019	Library’s Learning Bus to Make its Debut
06/27/2019	Library, Sheriff Unlock Literary Choices at Jail
06/26/2019	Take a Virtual Vacation at South Novato Library
06/18/2019	Marin County Free Library Eliminates All Fines
05/14/2019	Northgate’s Pop-Up Library Gets New Lease on Life
03/06/2019	National Honor for Marin City Library Manager
02/27/2019	Novato Library’s Targeted Reopening: March 16
02/13/2019	Leaks Force Extended Closure of Novato Library
01/22/2019	HVAC Project Completed, Novato Library Reopens

Marin County Parks
Released	Title
12/05/2019	Parks, Conservation Corps Deepen Partnership
09/30/2019	Parks to Begin Bridge Renovations on Pathway
09/24/2019	Supervisors Approve Change to E-Bikes Policy
09/18/2019	Family-Friendly StoryWalk Debuts at Bothin Marsh
09/12/2019	E-Bike Use Proposal Heads to Supervisors
07/10/2019	Parks Grants Designed to Inspire Visitor Diversity
06/11/2019	Parks Offers Bargain to Visitors and Swimmers
06/04/2019	Measure A Keeps Preserving Farms and Ranches
05/14/2019	Marin County Parks Offers Free Entry to Veterans
05/07/2019	Resident Survey Shows Strong Support for Parks
02/11/2019	County Parks Wants to Hear from Every Resident
01/17/2019	Parks Partners Locally to Provide Access for All

Probation
Released	Title
12/13/2019	Probation Compliance Check Results in 1 Arrest
12/06/2019	Triumphant Probationers Grateful for Mentoring
11/22/2019	Successful Probationers to Get a Public Ovation
10/10/2019	Probation and Partners Work on Gang Enforcement
10/03/2019	1 Arrest in DUI Offender Compliance Check
09/25/2019	With Grant, Probation to Expand Restorative Justice
08/16/2019	DA’s Office, Probation Show Back-to-School Spirit
08/08/2019	Probation Nets Funding to Enhance Youth Programs
08/06/2019	Interns Get Taste of County Work Experience
07/25/2019	Two Arrests in Unannounced Probation Operation
05/06/2019	One Arrest in Probation Department DUI Operation
04/17/2019	County Opening Internships for Young People

Public Works
Released	Title
12/19/2019	Radar Sign Pilot Program Aims to Reduce Speeding
12/02/2019	$2.9 Million Awarded for Home Elevation Program
11/26/2019	Program for Drainage Assistance Goes to Board
11/25/2019	Upgraded Pump Station Completed Near Tiburon
11/21/2019	High Tides Expected this Holiday Season
11/01/2019	Preparations Completed for Storm Season
09/03/2019	EPA Supports Municipal Trash Control Efforts
08/15/2019	Marinwood Neighborhood Gets Road Improvements
08/08/2019	Illegal Dumping Cleanup for Creek in West Marin
08/05/2019	Tomales Fire Station Construction Goes Vertical
08/01/2019	Potential Increase to Ross Valley Stormwater Fee
07/25/2019	Second Phase of Paving to Begin in Southern Marin
07/23/2019	Civic Center Hall of Justice Roof Gets the Blues
07/11/2019	Southern Marin Neighborhood to be Repaved
07/01/2019	Goats to Graze near Fairfax for Wildfire Safety
06/21/2019	Summer Paving Planned for Central Marin Area
06/11/2019	Part of Drake Boulevard to Receive Special Surface
06/10/2019	County Vehicle Auction Begins June 15
05/22/2019	High School Students Attend Public Works Field Trip
04/09/2019	Supervisors Receive Sea Level Rise Progress Report
03/28/2019	County Vehicle Auction Begins March 30
03/28/2019	Drake Blvd. Traffic Signals to be Resynchronized
03/19/2019	County Fleet’s Fuel System to be Improved
03/15/2019	Potential Change for Corte Madera Creek Project
03/14/2019	Civic Center Roof Work Progresses to Hall of Justice
03/13/2019	State Funds Allocated to Transportation Projects
03/06/2019	Highway 37 Study to Identify Potential Solutions
02/12/2019	Pump Station to be Replaced in Tiburon
01/03/2019	San Anselmo Flood Project Moves to Design Phase

Sheriff
Released	Title
11/19/2019	Marin Taken Off PG&E List for Power Shutoff
11/18/2019	County Prepares for Potential Power Shutoff
11/01/2019	Power Fully Restored to Marin’s Shutoff Areas
10/26/2019	More Power Outages Confirmed For Marin County
10/25/2019	Cortes de energía confirmados para el Condado de Marin
10/25/2019	County Prepares for Power Shutoff
10/25/2019	Condado se Prepara para Posible Apagón Electrico
10/09/2019	Charging Stations Available for Residents Facing Outage
10/08/2019	County Prepares for Power Shutoff
08/01/2019	Possibility of PG&E Power Shutoff Prompts Extra Precaution
08/01/2019	Possibility of PG&E Power Shutoff Prompts Extra Precaution
03/25/2019	Storm Victims May be Eligible for Federal Loans

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