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Administrator's Office
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12/12/2022County Office Hours Adjusted During Holidays
12/09/2022Application Period Starts for Nonprofit Assistance
12/01/2022TRUTH Act Virtual Forum Set for December 13
11/30/2022Marin County Hires New Director of Human Resources
11/30/2022Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use
11/10/2022County Advances Workforce Housing Project
10/28/2022Engaging Marin on Sheriff’s Office Oversight
10/14/2022 Marin County Hires New Director of Finance
06/23/2022Board Adopts $716M County Budget for 2022-23
06/08/2022Board Sets Budget Hearings for June 20-22
05/23/2022Grants Available for Pandemic-Stressed Microbusinesses
05/23/2022Ayuda Económica Disponible para Microempresas Estresadas por la Pandemia
05/19/2022Marin Launches Participatory Budgeting Initiative
05/19/2022Marín Lanza Iniciativa de Presupuesto Participativo
05/11/2022How Do You Navigate MarinCounty.org?
04/20/2022Community Collaborates on Racial Equity in Marin
04/01/2022Marin’s Waitlist Still Open for COVID-Related Rental Assistance
03/29/2022County Seeks Feedback For New Website
03/24/2022Supervisors Provide Feedback on Budget Priorities
03/22/2022Marin Projects Receive Federal Funding
03/17/2022County Budget Workshops Set for March 21, 23
03/08/2022More Changes for COVID-Related Rental Assistance
02/09/2022Fresh Momentum for Race Equity Action Plan
01/07/2022Changes for COVID-Related Rental Assistance
Agriculture, Weights & Measures
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08/26/2022Tropical Milkweed Sales Banned in Marin County
06/14/2022Value of Marin Agricultural Products Slips 5%
05/09/2022Emergency Federal Drought Relief Available
03/08/2022Public Hyper-Aware about Pandemic Pricing
Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk
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12/13/2022Restrictive Covenants Project Earns State Award
10/27/2022County Taking Black Sharpies to Racist Language
07/11/2022Marin’s Assessment Roll Climbs 6.55% Countywide
Board of Supervisors
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12/16/2022Board to Bid Farewell to Two Longtime Members
11/15/2022Deadline is November 30 for Assessment Appeals
06/06/2022Assessment Appeals Filing Period Open Through Nov. 30, 2022
06/06/2022Apply for Seat on Marin County Youth Commission
05/26/2022Open Seat on Marin County Retirement Board
05/12/2022Opening on Human Rights Commission
05/02/2022Openings on County Assessment Appeals Boards
04/15/2022County Planning Commission has At-Large Opening
03/24/2022Opening on Human Rights Commission
01/07/2022Vacancies on the Marin Women’s Commission
01/04/2022Rice Voted Board of Supervisors President for ‘22
Community Development
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12/13/2022Marin Eyes Deadline for Long-Term Housing Plan
10/28/2022County Responds to State’s Housing Comments
10/10/2022Safety, Housing Plans Reach Next Stage in Update
10/05/2022Marin Green Home Tour Set for October 19-20
09/29/2022Funds Allocated for Affordable Housing Options
09/22/2022County Works on Update of Development Code
09/12/2022Help Decide Where Federal, State and Local Dollars should Go in Community
09/12/2022Ayude a decidir el destino de fondos federales, estatales y locales
08/12/2022County Receives More Feedback on Housing Plans
07/20/2022Board Approves Policies in San Geronimo Valley
07/13/2022Report: Marin’s Beach Water Excellent
06/21/2022Board Bars Evictions Related to COVID-19
06/03/2022Draft Safety and Housing Plans Available for Review
06/01/2022Join Online Meeting June 22 about Green Building Codes
05/17/2022Deciding How to Use West Marin Tax Funds
05/16/2022Marin Adopts State Housing Statutes
05/05/2022Short-Term Rental Pause Considered for West Marin
04/15/2022Environmental Review of Housing Plan to Begin
04/12/2022Reusable Foodware Ordinance Heads to Supervisors
04/05/2022Board to Review Future Housing Sites, Policies
03/29/2022Chance to Learn More About Hazard Preparation
03/28/2022Housing Ordinances Head to Planning Commission
03/18/2022Board, Public Provide Feedback on Housing
03/17/2022Drawdown: Marin is Now MarinCAN
03/07/2022Residents, County Honing List for Future Housing
02/17/2022Future Housing Sites on Agenda for March 1
02/02/2022County and State Team Up on Housing Funds
01/27/2022Discussion Set for February 1 on County’s Hazard Preparation
01/19/2022Tomales Bay in Line for Living Shoreline Projects
01/14/2022Key Discussion January 20 on Future Housing
01/06/2022Federal Grants Available for Marin Nonprofits
01/04/2022A Chance to Comment on Marin’s Housing, Safety
County Counsel
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09/09/2022Marin Agencies File Suit Against Monsanto Corporation
05/16/2022County Reaches Legal Settlement with Nonprofit
Cultural Services
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09/26/2022County to Mark Civic Center’s 60th Anniversary
07/06/2022Marin County Fair Attendance and Revenue Results
06/16/2022Going to County Fair? Take Bus or Ride Your Bike
05/25/2022Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Doghouse Installed in Civic Center
05/16/2022Headline Concerts Announced for Marin County Fair – So Happy Together!
05/04/2022Fair Competitive Exhibits Open for Entry
03/02/2022Virtual County Fair Wins First Place Awards
Department of Finance
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11/30/2022Reminder: Property Taxes Due by December 12
09/30/2022Property Tax Bills on Their Way
04/01/2022Second Installment of Property Taxes Due
District Attorney
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11/15/2022District Attorney's Office Awarded DUI Prosecution Grant
10/10/2022DA’s Office Tracking Hate Incidents in Marin
09/07/2022DA: Review of San Rafael Police Case Underway
05/17/2022Marin to Host Gun Buy-Back Event June 4
03/15/2022San Rafael Couple Plead Guilty to Auto Insurance Scheme
02/24/2022Law Enforcement, DA Address Hateful Flyers Dropped at Properties
02/23/2022Breakthrough on Localization of Sex Assault Exams
01/13/2022Colaboración clave para los esfuerzos contra la trata
01/13/2022Collaboration Key to Anti-Trafficking Efforts
Elections
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12/06/2022Election Results Final: Marin Turnout Over 71%
11/16/2022Less than 30,000 Ballots Remain to be Tallied
11/10/2022Registrar: About 79,000 Votes Yet to be Tallied
11/01/2022Watch Online for Election Night Results in Marin
10/25/2022Voting Underway for November 8 Election
10/12/2022Ballots on the Way; Plenty of Opportunity to Vote Early
09/23/2022Seats Open on Several Special District Boards
09/20/2022Seats Open on Several Special District Boards
09/19/2022Learn about Changes Coming for November Election
08/24/2022Bay Area Election Officials Win Prestigious National Award
08/15/2022November Ballot Includes Several Local Measures
07/12/2022Candidate Filing Opens for November Election
07/01/2022June 7 Election Results Final: Turnout Over 49%
06/21/2022Manual Tally Starts for June 7 Election
06/10/2022Registrar: About 10,000 More Votes Tallied
06/08/2022Official Election Canvass -- Counting Votes Takes Time
06/02/2022In Person Voting is an Option
05/31/2022For Election Night Results in Marin, Watch Online
05/25/2022Voting Systems and Security are Strenuous and Robust
05/18/2022Voting Underway for June 7 Election
05/11/2022Vote by Mail Voting is Safe & Secure
05/04/2022Redistricting May Affect Your Election Ballot
04/25/2022Election Materials Coming Soon for June Primary
04/15/2022Bay Area Elections Officials Assure Trust in Elections
04/05/2022Voter’s Choice Act Educational Workshops
03/15/2022June Ballot Includes Several Local Measures
03/04/2022Learn More about Voter’s Choice Act at Webinar
02/15/2022Candidate Filing Opens for June Election
Farm Advisor
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02/01/2022Apply for Wildlife Conservation, Education Grants
Health & Human Services
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12/29/2022Fuertes Lluvias Activan la Apertura de un Albergue
12/29/2022Heavy Rainfall Prompts Marin Shelter Activation
12/20/2022Happiest Time of Year Can also be the Most Stressful
12/15/2022Stay Healthy for the Holidays
12/12/2022Freezing Temperatures Prompt Shelter Activation
12/08/2022Residents Urged to Get Vaccinated as Virus Cases Fill Hospital Beds
12/01/2022Marin Opens Severe Weather Emergency Shelter
12/01/2022Activación de Albergue de Emergencia por Clima Severo
11/18/2022Public Health Warns of Rising COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Cases
11/09/2022Report Improves Understanding of Homelessness in Marin
11/03/2022Marin Accelerates Overdose Prevention
09/06/2022New COVID-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
08/30/2022Learn How to Lend a Hand to Someone Struggling
08/16/2022‘Let’s Talk’ a Valuable Toolkit for Middle and High School Families
08/10/2022Prepare for a Healthy Return to School
08/10/2022Marin County Reaches Major Homelessness Housing Benchmark
08/04/2022First Aid Event to Include Narcan Training
07/21/2022Masks: The Essential Summer Accessory of 2022
07/13/2022New 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Number Launches
06/23/2022Be Monkeypox -Aware as Summer Travel and Gatherings Begin
06/22/2022Marin Prepares to Vaccinate Young Children
05/24/2022Welcoming Homes Needed in Marin for Youth in Foster Care
05/20/2022Guidance on Navigating Infant Formula Shortage
05/20/2022Orientación para Navegar la Escasez de Fórmula Infantil
05/20/2022Marin’s Fallen Veterans to be Honored on Memorial Day
05/16/2022Latest Homeless Count Reflects Pandemic’s Toll
05/13/2022Los Funcionarios de Salud Del Área de la Bahía Aconsejan al Público a Tomar Precauciones a Medida que Aumentan los Niveles de Covid
05/13/2022Bay Area Health Officers Urge Public to Take Precautions as COVID-19 Levels Rise
05/11/2022COVID-19 Surge in Marin Fueled by BA.2 Variant
05/06/2022Board to Review Project Homekey Site Agreements
05/04/2022Vacancies on Marin Commission on Aging
05/03/2022Frank Discussion on Men and Boys’ Mental Health
04/29/2022Top Volunteers, Interns Celebrated by Supervisors
04/28/2022COVID-19 Treatments Available for Marin Residents
04/27/2022Marin Ranked Healthiest County in State
04/25/2022Youth Art/Film Showcase Addresses Mental Health
04/08/2022New Residential Treatment Facility Launches in Marin
03/31/2022HHS Employee to be Honored at Annual Tribute to Women Event
03/18/2022Social Worker Pilot Program Launching in West Marin
03/18/2022Lanzamiento de Programa Piloto que Incorpora Trabajadora Social en la zona del Oeste de Marin
03/03/2022Marin Aligns With State on School Mask Recommendations
02/25/2022Surge in Virus Deaths Reinforces Need for Vigilance
02/15/2022Permanent Supportive Housing Funds Accepted
02/10/2022State Funds Awarded for Project Homekey in Larkspur
02/09/2022New Vaccination Mandate for First Responders
02/09/2022Health Officers Lift Indoor Masking Mandate February 16
01/25/2022Marin, Sonoma Counties Partner on Health Facility
01/24/2022Mental Health Crisis Training Set for January 27
01/18/2022Order Your COVID-19 Home Tests Today
01/18/2022Pida Hoy Mismo Sus Pruebas Caseras de COVID-19
01/18/2022Mental Health Services for Jail Inmates Nets Award
01/06/2022Online Sessions Coming about Marin Homelessness
Human Resources
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11/14/2022Board Honors Contributions by Volunteers, Interns
01/28/2022Supervisors Appreciate County’s Interns, Volunteers
Information Services And Technology
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05/19/2022Cyber Safety Group Opens to Marin Businesses
04/18/2022County Expands Cybersecurity Awareness
01/27/2022Supervisors to Review Strategic Plan for Narrowing Digital Divide
01/10/2022County Cybersecurity Newsletter Goes Public
Marin County Fire Department
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12/09/2022County Explores Option to Boost Public Safety
12/01/2022Applications Open for New Career Pathway
08/24/2022CA's Chief Service Officer, County Fire Officials Highlight Youth Workforce Investment
06/21/2022Controlled Burns Scheduled for Novato
06/20/2022Fourth of July Reminder: No Fireworks in Marin, Please
04/08/2022Predicted Winds Prompt Ban on Open Burning
03/09/2022Predicted Winds Prompt Ban on Open Burning
02/01/2022Predicted Winds Prompt Ban on Open Burning
Marin County Free Library
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11/18/2022Library Offers Online Computer Literacy Classes
11/17/2022West Marin Families Getting Better Connected
10/17/2022Enjoy Fresh-Air Reading While on a Stroll
10/14/2022New Garden to be Unveiled at Fairfax Library
08/26/2022Doctors Can Now ‘Prescribe’ Marin Kids a Free Book
07/20/2022Library, First 5 Marin Team Up on Kids’ Backpacks
07/15/2022Library Parcel Tax Headed to Voters
05/18/2022Deputy Library Director Bestowed National Honor
04/20/2022Library Set to Celebrate Children’s Literacy
01/28/2022Marin County Free Library Showcases Black History
Marin County Parks
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10/07/2022County Eyes Open Space Opportunity in Ross Valley
08/04/2022Ballot Language Clarified for Tiburon Peninsula Property Acquisition
07/12/2022Tomales Farmland and Habitat Protected
07/07/2022Parks Pursues Land Acquisition Near China Camp
06/16/2022Parties Work to Preserve Tiburon Peninsula Land
06/15/2022Northern California Counties Partner to Create a Cleaner Coast
05/19/2022Parks Grants to Focus on Access for Young People
03/02/2022McNears Beach Park Temporarily Closed for Paving
02/16/2022Parks Measure A Renewal Headed to June Ballot
02/02/2022Parks Measure A to Go to Supervisors
Probation
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12/30/2022Special Kudos Coming for Successful Probationers
12/23/2022DUI Offender Check Results in One Arrest
11/02/2022'Operation Safe Halloween' Deemed a Success
09/30/2022DUI Offender Check Finds 4 Non-Compliant
07/19/2022Focusing on Safety, Restoring Trust, Creating Hope
07/05/2022Check of DUI Offenders Results in 1 Arrest
03/31/2022DUI Offenders in Compliance During Surprise Check
03/15/2022County Offers Vocational Skills Internships
Public Defender
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05/13/2022Multiple Services Offered at June 1 County Event
02/08/2022Multiple Services to be Offered at Marin City Event
Public Works
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11/17/2022Four Corners Intersection Changes Considered
10/31/2022High Tides Expected Over Next Few Months
10/25/2022Road Paving Project to Begin in Unincorporated San Rafael
10/17/2022Annual Storm Season Preparations Completed
09/06/2022Lucas Valley Road Slide Repair Set to Begin
08/11/2022Parking Restriction Proposed for Bayside Park
08/01/2022County Roads Budget Defined with Long-Term Plan
07/27/2022Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Lighting Update to Begin
07/07/2022New Design Phase Planned for Levee Project
06/23/2022Lucas Valley Road Project Receives Regional Award
06/14/202259 Street Intersections to be Enhanced Countywide
05/23/202240-Plus Miles of Pavement Preservation to Begin
05/18/2022High School Students Attend Public Works Field Trip
04/18/2022Point San Pedro Road Modifications Paused
04/14/2022Revised Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Lighting Moves Forward
04/12/2022Backup Power Capability Added to County Facility
03/16/2022Point San Pedro Road Modifications to be Tested
03/01/2022Eminent Domain Hearing Canceled for Levee Project
02/02/2022County to Support Statewide Food Waste Mandate
01/25/2022North San Pedro Road Crosswalk Upgrades Coming
Sheriff
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12/09/2022Residents Urged To Prep for Strong Winds and Rain
09/01/2022Cómo Reducir los Efectos del Exceso de Calor
08/31/2022Take Steps to Reduce Effects of Excessive Heat
07/28/2022Jamie Scardina Appointed Marin County Sheriff