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Administrator's Office
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12/28/2021County Employees Rise to the Donation Occasion
12/15/2021County Pursues Charges Against Former Employee
12/15/2021Board Completes Supervisorial Redistricting
12/14/2021County Office Hours Adjusted During Holidays
12/13/2021Application Period Starts for Nonprofit Assistance
12/09/2021Supervisors Set to Adopt New District Map
12/07/2021Disabled Activists Join Anti-Racism Speaker Series
12/02/2021Final County Redistricting Hearing Set for December 7
12/02/2021Audiencia final de redistribución de distritos del condado programada para el 7 de diciembre
12/02/2021Buổi Điều Trần Cuối Cùng Của Quận Về Việc Tái Phân Chia Khu Vực Vào Ngày 7 Tháng Mười Hai
11/02/2021Ý Kiến Của Cư Dân Tiếp Tục Về Việc Tái Phân Chia Khu Vực
11/02/2021Continúan los comentarios de los residentes sobre la redistribución de distritos
11/02/2021Resident Feedback Continues on Redistricting
11/02/2021Ý Kiến Của Cư Dân Tiếp Tục Về Việc Tái Phân Chia Khu Vực
11/01/2021TRUTH Act Virtual Forum Set for November 16
10/14/2021Action Plan Addresses County’s Coming Challenges
09/30/2021 Audiencias para la redistribución de distritos del condado planificadas para octubre
09/30/2021Các Phiên Điều Trần về Tái Phân Chia Khu Vực của Quận vào Tháng Mười
09/30/2021County Redistricting Hearings Planned for October
08/30/2021Redistricting Mapping Tool Makes Debut
08/30/2021 Hace su debut la herramienta de creación de mapas de redistribución de distritos
08/30/2021Ra Mắt Công Cụ Tái Phân Chia Bản Đồ
08/27/2021Marin County Hires New Public Defender
08/11/2021Community Equity Speaker Series Continues with Focus on Transformative Change
08/09/2021August 21 Meeting Outlines Redistricting Mapping Tools
08/05/2021County Hires New Director of Library Services
07/09/2021Marin Added to State’s Drought Emergency Counties
07/09/2021Recepción de comentarios del público sobre el proceso de reorganización de distritos
07/09/2021Public Input Welcomed on Redistricting Process
06/25/2021Board Adopts $683M County Budget for 2021-22
06/14/2021Public Discussions Coming on Anti-Racism
06/08/2021Board Sets Budget Hearings for June 21-23
05/27/2021County has Eye on Post-COVID-19 Economy
05/21/2021Marin to Appoint New Agricultural Commissioner
05/20/2021County to Kick Off Redistricting Process
05/18/2021Board Declares Drought Emergency in Marin
05/17/2021Speaker Series on Anti-Racism Continues May 21
05/13/2021Supervisors to Consider Drought Emergency
04/12/2021County to Gain More Traction on Equity Measures
04/08/2021New Community Development Director is One of County’s Own
03/25/2021 Supervisors Provide Feedback on Budget Priorities
03/12/2021County Budget Workshops Set for March 22-24
02/26/2021El Condado Propone Mejorar el Alcance a la Comunidad Hispanohablante
02/26/2021County Proposes to Enhance Spanish Outreach
02/25/2021County Hires New Public Works Director
02/01/2021County Reassigns Employees to Staff Vaccine Effort
01/21/2021Discussion on Anti-Racism Set for January 25
01/20/2021Drake Boulevard Renaming Discussion Continues
Agriculture, Weights & Measures
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07/13/2021Agricultural Community Proves its Resiliency
03/09/2021County Government Combats Pricing Fraud
Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk
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10/04/2021New Program to Protect from Property Deed Fraud
06/25/2021County Delivers Annual Assessment Roll
Board of Supervisors
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12/27/2021Vacancies on the Human Rights Commission
12/13/2021Vacancies on Disaster and Citizens Corps Council
11/22/2021At-Large Volunteer Needed for Oversight Committee
11/15/2021Vacancies on Las Gallinas Advisory Board
11/05/2021Deadline is November 30 for Assessment Appeals
08/04/2021Open Seat on Strawberry Design Review Board
07/23/2021Six Vacancies on Marin’s Child Care Commission
07/20/2021Openings on Marin Housing Authority Board
05/19/2021County Seeks Assessment Appeals Board Members
05/03/2021Vacancies on the Marin Women’s Commission
04/02/2021Applications Open for 2 Disaster Council Positions
03/12/2021Vacancies on Marin County Youth Commission
03/10/2021Board Supports Co-naming Drake Boulevard
03/04/2021Board to Take Up Drake Boulevard Naming
02/23/2021Open Seat on Tam Design Review Board
01/05/2021Moulton-Peters Joins Board of Supervisors
Community Development
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12/20/2021San Geronimo Valley Ordinance Receiving Changes
12/10/2021Affordable Housing Projects Receive Funding
11/29/2021Planning for Housing Moves to Next Step
11/19/2021Environmental Health Addresses Sewage Spill
10/28/2021Stream Conservation Policy Goes Before Planning Commission
10/20/2021Weigh In on County Housing, Safety, Climate Policies
10/11/2021Stinson Beach Contemplates Rising Ocean Level
10/01/2021Eviction Moratorium Winds Down, but Rental Assistance Won’t
09/20/2021Public Review Begins on Stream Conservation Policy
09/02/2021Sept. 22 Online Session Addresses Housing & Climate Change
08/26/2021Get a Start-to-Finish Update on Home Sustainability
08/17/2021Recruitment Open for Housing-Minded Volunteers
07/22/2021Drawdown: Marin Awards Funds to Local Projects
07/22/2021Energy-Saving Moves Help Make Marin Resilient
07/12/2021Marin Launches Restrictive Covenant Project
07/08/2021Join Workshop July 14 on Reusable Foodware
07/01/2021Report: Marin’s Beach Water Excellent
06/23/2021Board Authorizes Appeal of State Housing Goal
06/03/2021County Considers Updated Eviction Ban
06/03/2021With Drought, Graywater Systems Promoted
05/26/2021Effort to Spark More Accessory Dwelling Units
05/10/2021Scoping Session May 18 for Strawberry Property
05/04/2021Rental Assistance Events Set for May 19, 23
04/09/2021Roots Cause Sanitary Sewer Overflow into Bay
03/24/2021Applications Open for Rental Assistance
03/19/2021Water Quality Issues Arise at Point Reyes Beaches
03/18/2021Pandemic Relief for Businesses Extended
03/01/2021Grant to Help Stinson Beach Adapt to Rising Sea
02/25/2021Supervisors to Receive Update on Stream Ordinance
02/18/2021Pandemic Relief for Businesses Starts February 22
02/02/2021Rent Freeze May Come to Marin City, West Marin
01/25/2021A Chance to Help the County Spend Federal Dollars
01/14/2021New Allotment of Rental Assistance Heads to Marin
01/13/2021Planning Continues for Marin Hazard Mitigation
01/12/2021Supervisors Pass New Eviction Moratorium
01/12/2021Loans, Grants for Small Businesses OK’d
Cultural Services
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12/01/2021In-Person Marin County Fair Returns in 2022
03/05/2021Alternative Plans in Works for Marin County Fair
01/19/2021Virtual County Fair Captures Major Awards
Department of Finance
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11/30/2021Reminder: Property Taxes Due by December 10
11/02/2021No Charges in San Anselmo Hate Incident
09/24/2021Property Tax Bills on Their Way
04/29/2021Deadline May 6 for Property Tax Relief Request
03/25/2021Reminder: Pay Property Taxes by April 12
District Attorney
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12/28/2021DA: No Charges after Officer Injury in Sausalito
12/08/2021DA Releases Statement about Health Order
11/24/2021Prosecutors Align to Prevent Organized Retail Theft
10/25/2021District Attorney's Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant
10/18/2021Forum on Domestic Violence, Firearms on October 25
10/11/2021Marin DA, Courts Complete Marijuana Charge Expungements
08/16/2021Forum on Gun Safety Set for August 23
07/02/2021DA Participates in Household Moving Sting
06/01/2021DA's Statement on Racist Voicemails Toward Local Mayor
05/27/2021Marin Launches Gun Safety Campaign
04/16/20214/20 Reminder: DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze
03/10/2021District Attorney Launches Gun Safety Collaborative
02/09/2021Hundreds Participate in DA’s Hate Crime Forum
02/03/2021Enjoy the Super Bowl at Home This Year
01/13/2021Through Challenges, Anti-Trafficking Work Grows
01/06/2021Not Enough Evidence in Fairfax Swastika Case
Elections
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11/29/2021Switch to Voter’s Choice Act is Progressing
09/16/2021Call for Public Input on Voter’s Choice Act Plan
09/15/2021Marin Recall Election Turnout 54% Thus Far
08/18/2021Marin Works to Make Elections More Accessible
08/10/2021Ballots Coming Soon for Recall Election
07/08/2021Venues Needed for Gubernatorial Recall Election
05/25/2021Vote Centers Coming to Marin in 2022
03/22/2021Ballots Coming Soon for May 4 Special Election
02/10/2021Two Measures Set for May 4 Election
01/21/2021Ballots Coming Soon for March 2 Special Election
Farm Advisor
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02/03/2021Apply for Wildlife Conservation, Education Grants
Health & Human Services
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12/29/2021Marin Aligns with State on Face Covering Guidelines
12/22/2021Omicron Surge has Begun in Marin
12/17/2021Bay Area Health Officers Urge Boosters to Protect Against Omicron Variant
12/17/2021First Omicron Case Detected In Marin
12/17/2021Families Receive Take-Home COVID-19 Tests for Holiday Break
12/10/2021Pediatric Vaccination Rates a Cause for Celebration
12/09/2021Marin Looks to Hospitalizations as Decision Metric
12/03/2021Seasonal Flu Prepares to Mingle with COVID-19
12/01/2021Deep Breaths, Healing, and Appreciation are Behind Wellness Week Marin
11/18/2021Celebrating Safely is a Great Holiday Gift
11/12/2021Pediatric Vaccinations Ramping Up Across County
11/10/2021Marin Receives National Nod for Work with Mental Health Among Jail Inmates
11/09/2021Thoughtful Cards to Lift Spirits in Patient Recovery
11/03/2021Marin Ready for Pediatric Vaccine Roll-out
11/02/2021Small Event Scheduled for Veterans Day
10/29/2021Indoor Face Covering Mandate To Lift in Public Places
10/22/2021Tricks for a Safe Halloween, Dia de los Muertos
10/20/2021New Vaccination Dashboard Tracks Outcomes
10/19/2021Older Adults Urged to Get COVID-19 Booster Shot
10/14/2021Online Form Created for COVID-19 Self-Tests
10/08/2021Certain Settings May Soon Be Exempt From Indoor Masking
10/07/2021Criteria Issued for Lifting COVID-19 Indoor Masking Requirements
10/07/2021Criterio Publicado para poder Eliminar el Requisito del uso de Mascarillas en Espacios Cerrados por COVID-19
10/01/2021Eligibility Expanded at Northgate Mall Booster Clinic
09/27/2021Free COVID-19 Testing Kiosk to Open in Novato
09/24/2021Marin Readies for COVID-19 Booster Shots
09/24/2021Discarding Meds Can Help Stem Overdose Rate
09/21/2021Potential Project Homekey Site Identified in Larkspur
09/17/2021Youth Take Active Role in Tobacco Policy
09/15/2021Youth Art and Film Showcased to Prevent Suicide
09/09/2021Needed: Advocates for Long-Term Care Residents
08/26/2021Bay Area Health Officers Reaffirm Support for Full In-Person School
08/20/2021Marin To Require Vaccine Verification for First Responders
08/19/2021Face Coverings Urged at Schools, Even Outdoors
08/19/2021Vaccine Clinic Planned for 3rd Dose-Eligible People
08/17/2021Those with Weakened Immunity OK’d for 3rd Doses
08/09/2021Toolkit to Help Curb Underage Substance Use
08/04/2021Get Your Shots for School Early
08/02/2021Bay Area Counties Require Masking Indoors for Everyone
07/23/2021Another COVID-19 Death of Unvaccinated Resident
07/16/2021Bay Area Counties Recommend Masking Indoors for Everyone
07/12/2021Marin Releases New COVID-19 Variant Data
06/23/2021Great Plates Program Winds Down in Marin
06/22/2021Marin Reaches 90% of Eligible Vaccine Recipients
06/16/2021Marin Now Fully Aligned with State COVID-19 Framework
06/14/2021Marin Hospital Census: Zero COVID-19 Cases
06/11/2021Change Coming to Employment/Training Services
06/11/2021As Normalcy Returns, So Should Health Routines
06/09/2021Marin Launches Vaccine Incentive, Encourages All to Participate in State Lottery
06/07/2021Online Town Hall to Cover COVID-19 Next Steps
06/04/2021Local Foster Youths Need More Welcoming Homes
06/03/2021Bay Area Health Officers Support Full In-person School this Fall
06/01/2021Marin Advances to Yellow Tier 4 COVID-19 Status
05/28/2021Mass Vaccination Sites End on High Note
05/28/2021Health Officers Approve of Several Vaccinations at Same Time
05/24/2021Marin Achieves Milestone in Child Medical Care
05/20/2021COVID-19 Death Illustrates Protection of Vaccine
05/19/2021Bay Area Health Officers Support California Face Masking Guidance
05/19/2021Marin Shifts COVID-19 Call Center Support
05/18/2021Veterans to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony Online
05/13/2021Vaccinations of 12- to 15-year-olds Starts in Marin
05/11/2021COVID-19 Help for Homeless Population Continues
05/10/2021Commission on Aging Offers Free Webinar on Telehealth
05/07/2021 Marin Poised to Vaccinate 12- to 15-year-olds
05/04/2021Marin Remains in Orange Tier in COVID-19 Blueprint
05/04/2021Breaking Down Stigma and Creating Healing Spaces
04/30/2021County Seeks Properties to Address Homelessness
04/26/2021Marin Adjusts Vaccine Strategy for Final Groups
04/23/2021No Wait for Vaccine Appointments in Marin
04/20/2021Marin Remains in Orange Tier after Uptick in Cases
04/19/2021Community Clinic and Public Health Partner to Vaccinate Marin’s Most Vulnerable
04/15/2021With Precautions, Larger Gatherings to be Allowed
04/15/2021Join Online Sessions about Project HomeKey
04/14/2021Count Shows Increase in People Living in Vehicles
04/13/2021Statement on Pause of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
04/12/2021Kaiser Permanente and County Public Health Create Vaccine Super Site
04/09/2021Marin Ranked Healthiest County in California
04/06/2021B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Detected in Marin
03/30/2021Vaccine Eligibility Expanding in Marin
03/26/2021Can’t Wait to Travel and Gather? Consider the Risks
03/23/2021Marin Progresses from Red Tier to Orange
03/19/2021Prevent Misuse of Drugs During Challenging Times
03/18/2021Doors to All Marin Schools Have Reopened to Students
03/15/2021Public Health Officers Unified on Protection of Vaccine Brands
03/15/2021Commission on Aging Recruiting New Members
03/04/2021Phone Line to Aid with Vaccination Appointments
03/03/2021Marin Updates Restrictions to Youth Sports
02/24/2021Marin to Offer Vaccine to Educators, Other Essential Workers
02/23/2021Marin Graduates to Tier 2 COVID-19 Status
02/18/2021Drive-Through Vaccinations Coming to Marin
02/15/2021COVID-19 Case Rates Drop in Senior Facilities Post-Vaccine
02/11/2021Marin to Begin Vaccinations for Those 65 and Older
02/08/2021Marin has Minimized Virus’ Spread in Schools
02/04/2021Hold the Line on Super Bowl Sunday
02/03/2021Bay Area Public Health Leaders Urge Vaccination Prioritization
01/29/2021COVID-19 Adds Challenges for Foster Youths
01/29/2021Health Officials Cite Supply Challenges for Slow Vaccination Pace
01/25/2021Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin
01/22/2021Public Health Launches Vaccination Dashboard
01/21/2021Marin Moves Forward with Moderna Doses
01/21/2021Marin Vaccine Distribution Focuses on 75 & Older
01/15/2021Health Providers Prepare for Vaccine Rollout’s Next Phase
01/12/2021New Partnership to Improve Mental Health Services
01/07/2021Marin Anticipates Extension of Stay-Home Order
01/02/2021Additional COVID-19 Testing Launching in Marin
Human Resources
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11/05/2021County’s Top Volunteers, Interns Saluted
08/10/2021Supervisors Appreciate County’s Interns, Volunteers
04/21/2021Board Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers, Interns
Information Services And Technology
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12/03/2021Virtual Forum December 9 to Address Digital Divide
10/21/2021County Experts Offer Cybersecurity Advice
07/20/2021Marin Nets Top National Award for Digital Service
05/20/2021Federal Assistance Available for Broadband Costs
04/16/2021Connectivity Project Going Online in West Marin
03/01/2021Digital Marin Surveys Businesses on Internet Access
02/10/2021Free Neighborhood WiFi Coming to Marin City
02/08/2021Are You Online? Digital Marin Surveys Public on Internet Access
Marin County Fire Department
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12/07/2021Grants Accepted for Wildfire Fuel Reduction Work
11/08/2021Applications Open for New Career Pathway
10/12/2021Initiative to Reduce Wildfire Risk Also Creates Career Pathways
09/29/2021Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
09/19/2021Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
09/09/2021Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
09/02/2021Lassen Fire Winds Down in northern San Rafael
07/18/2021Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
06/18/2021Drought Makes Fireworks Even More of a No-No
05/18/2021Controlled Burns Scheduled for Novato
05/07/2021Red Flag Warning in Effect for Marin County
05/04/2021Wildfire Safety is Front and Center Again
Marin County Free Library
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12/06/2021Library Welcomes Feedback in New Survey
10/21/2021Corte Madera Library Renovations Wrap Up
09/01/2021Speaker Series Goal is Fostering Understanding
07/13/2021Library, First 5 Marin Team Up on Kids’ Backpacks
07/02/2021Library Branches Welcome Patrons Again
04/08/2021County Library Set to Reopen Most Locations
02/05/2021Black History Matters at Marin County Free Library
Marin County Parks
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12/09/2021Parks to Preview Tax Extension Proposal
09/15/2021Popular Pathway to be Resurfaced this Fall
08/24/2021Smoother Visits Slated for McNears Beach Park
08/05/2021County Parks Eager for Resident Feedback
07/06/2021Parks Sales Tax Measure on Hold for Now
06/30/2021Board to Consider Parks Sales Tax Extension
05/20/2021Parks Grants Available in Support of Mental Health
Probation
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12/10/2021Check of DUI Offenders Results in 1 Arrest
12/02/2021Probationers Celebrated for Turning the Corner
10/20/2021Probation Check of Sex Offenders Nets 3 Arrests
09/23/20212 Arrested after Probation Sweep of DUI Offenders
07/20/2021Tip of Cap to Those Supervising Past Offenders
06/28/2021Probation Check Results in 1 Arrest
06/15/2021Criminal Justice Admin Fees End in Marin
06/10/2021Coalition to Engage Youths, Bridge Program Gaps
03/22/2021DUI Probationer Check Results in 2 Facing Court Violations
03/12/2021Consider Career Explorer Internships Online
Public Works
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12/27/2021Board to Receive Update on Muir Woods
12/06/2021Fairfax-Bolinas Road Repairs to Begin
11/22/2021Upgrade the Drake Project Completed
11/02/2021Tide-Related Flooding Expected This Fall and Winter
10/18/2021Storm Season Preparations All Wrapped Up
10/11/2021Drainage Assistance Pilot Program Expands
09/21/2021Volunteer Radio Network Takes Shape
09/16/2021Loma Verde Area to Receive Road Improvements
09/15/202119.6 Miles of Pavement Preservation to Begin
09/03/2021Extension Request Considered for Rock Quarry
08/24/2021Funding Secured for Santa Venetia Levee System
08/18/2021Marin Water Opens Recycled Water Filling Station By Civic Center
08/12/2021Dillon Beach Road to Receive Retaining Wall
08/05/2021Final Report Available for Corte Madera Creek Project
07/27/2021Exhibit Hall to Receive Seismic Upgrades
07/22/2021Final Phase of Stormwater Basin to Begin
06/28/2021County Roads Budget Defined with Long-Term Plan
06/23/2021Lucas Valley Road Curve Realignment to Begin
05/20/2021Nighttime Work Slated for Drake Boulevard
05/18/2021Public Works Supports Youth Education
05/07/20219.5 Miles of Roadway to Undergo Maintenance
04/29/2021Roadway Rehabilitation to Begin in Northern Marin
04/22/2021Board to Receive Update on Muir Woods
04/15/2021Hairpin Turn on Lucas Valley Road to be Improved
03/16/2021Next Steps Considered for Santa Venetia Project
03/11/2021Marin City Flood Mitigation Project Moves Forward
02/10/2021Progress on Emergency Power for County Facilities
02/01/2021Draft Report Available for Corte Madera Creek Project
01/20/2021Flood Mitigation Project Milestone and Delay
01/06/2021County Making Progress Toward Emissions Goals
Sheriff
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09/21/2021New Evacuation Mapping Tool Unveiled for Marin County
07/08/2021Emergency Preparedness Becomes a ‘Must’