Editorial: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
On Sept. 21, 1897, the New York Sun published what has become the most widely...
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Editorial: Misguided state housing rules have Fairfax spinning
There should be room for allowing local control so new development complements its neighboring buildings...
Guest editorial: When young women would prefer to move abroad, America’s future is at risk
Increasing numbers of ordinary Americans — especially younger women — say they’d like to move...
Guest editorial: Rise in military crashes, deaths warrants additional scrutiny
The public has a right to know that every effort is being made to protect...
Editorial: Marin parents need to take youth e-bike rules seriously
Marin police and local schools are doing their part, but getting parents and kids to...
Guest editorial: Costco’s lawsuit puts Trump’s tariffs on trial at the kitchen table
Even with inflation cooling, prices remain well above pre-pandemic levels, giving warehouse clubs a bigger...
Editorial: Any movement by Fairfax council to come together is welcomed
Getting to the right decision – one the town sorely needs – was a little...
Editorial: As a public transit success, future is bright for Marin ferries
The Golden Gate ferries are sailing toward a new era, one with new public demands...
Editorial: Continuing dip in Marin enrollment is a concern
The latest numbers shouldn’t cause a panic, or overreaction. But they should be factored into...
Editorial: Sausalito sea-level plan needs to work for all
It would appear that, in their haste to appeal to the varied interests of the...
Guest editorial: Congress needs a long-term plan for health care
Letting the enhanced subsidies expire will be disruptive. On average, enrollees’ out-of-pocket premiums will double.
Editorial: Tamiscal, San Andreas decision will be tough call for Tam District board
Alternative programs are costly, but the cost of not meeting the needs of those students...
Editorial: Housing laws bring jarring changes to downtown San Rafael
Other towns and cities that have taken legal action to contest the state’s housing mandates...
Editorial: For neighbors, trust in San Rafael officials shaken by seemingly secret shelter plan
The city should consider forming an advisory committee, including neighbors, shelter residents and service providers...
Guest editorial: The death penalty should never be a political threat
Be warned — this is how a race to the bottom begins. One side issues...
Editorial: Corte Madera underpass mural adds a nice touch
The work of Sausalito-based artist Rachel Hébert was completed in October and the brightly colored...
Guest editorial: For too many American kids, math isn’t adding up
Math scores in the U.S. have been so bad for so long that teachers could...
Editorial: Larkspur sees opportunity to impact generations with new library
It is a big project for a small city, but one that’s been a long-held...
Guest editorial: Cyberattacks are up. So why are US defenses down?
America’s enemies are growing bolder and more sophisticated in cyberspace. To fend them off, the...
Editorial: Many in Marin deserve thanks for food donations this year
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s Thanksgiving proclamation said: “As we express our gratitude, we...
Guest editorial: Remember Russell Means, a champion for liberty
Through his activism in support and defense of Native American communities, Means participated in many...
Editorial: History museum has earned county support
Supervisor Mary Sackett framed the county’s commitment: “It will help ensure that future exhibits reflect...
Editorial: Improved Marin grants program impactful for nonprofits
With Washington’s policies threatening local providers of health care and food for needy households, the...
Guest editorial: The NBA has a gambling problem. So does America
Policymakers should pay attention and seek to make sports betting fairer, less harmful and less...
Editorial: Marin push to reopen auditorium needs to hit new deadlines
The auditorium, Marin’s premiere host to cultural events, has been closed since May 2023.
Guest editorial: Washington ignores a looming fiscal emergency
Sooner or later, lenders will question whether they’ll be repaid in full, and demand much...
Editorial: Marin call for county employees to return to office is a question of fairness
The county is trying to strike a balance between that convenience and comfort that working...
Editorial: Marin showed heavy support for Prop. 50 while revealing divide in local races
In Prop. 50, Marin voters were loud and clear. They want to stem President Trump’s...
Editorial: Marin’s strong response to food uncertainty was right move
As county Executive Derek Johnson put it, the county would be “the last line of...
Guest editorial: California’s coast is no place for oil drilling
Once again, it’s up to California to protect this 840-mile treasure from exploitation.
Editorial: Children in zip ties. Warrantless raids. Tear gas. Enough already.
Escalating immigration raids ensnare citizens; Bay Area leaders must stand firm in opposing administration's overreach.
Editorial: New Marin strategy to address homelessness raises some red flags
Their plans to hire a consultant and launch a media campaign shouldn’t divert money needed...
Editorial: Marin right to fight for education funding
It was among the funding cuts the department sought after adopting a stance that diversity...
Editorial: Novato can’t leave some residents unrepresented
The decision facing the council was whether the vacancy created by the death of two-term...
Editorial: Public officials right to step in on Highway 101 carpool expansion
Assemblymember Damon Connolly is leading the charge, letting officials know that their “one size fits...
Guest editorial: Government debt is a global problem
Following years of neglect, public debt has emerged as an increasingly serious risk.
Editorial: Until test scores improve, Tam District board must voice concerns
Their focus and frustration are warranted and the faculty should be held accountable – for...
Editorial: Finance committee makes sense for MCE
Some members of its board, which has representatives from 34 cities and counties around the...
Editorial: Movable bike barrier a good step for Richmond Bridge
Opening the lane, protected by a moveable barrier, for emergencies is a compromise that won’t...
Editorial: San Anselmo’s AI traffic control is a hit
An early audit of The Hub’s new AI traffic system estimates it has reduced overall...
Guest editorial: American cities have issues. Troops won’t solve them
To reduce crime in cities, the White House should instead be working with Congress to...
Editorial: Marin payroll mistake is more than just embarrassing
Recent disclosure that 22 current and former employees were overpaid and it has taken more...
Editorial: San Rafael right on tiny homes, but trust with neighbors is needed
Their recent announcement of their plans has, predictably, generated complaints from neighbors, who feel they...
Editorial: Hospital supporters bring focus to MarinHealth’s financial needs
MarinHealth Medical Center is a critically important piece to our community health and public safety....
Editorial: Mill Valley agrees to needed change on affordable housing
Mill Valley is right to reduce what has become a local hurdle, especially since it...
Guest editorial: California’s Nobel sweep is return on science investments
The future of human progress is being written in the state’s labs and universities.
Editorial: Sausalito plan for campers needed an update
City staff said enforcing the longstanding 8-hour limit was problematic. The need to change it,...
Editorial: Amid jeopardized support for students, philanthropists show faith in vision
Two Marin educational institutions have received large monetary donations that will make a significant difference...
Editorial: Mill Valley’s Beautification Brigade is an inspiration
It has an impressive record of work, momentum and, likely, many other projects in mind.
Editorial: ‘Criminal alien’ grant deserves closer look
The commission’s independent review of the grant and the data it reports could answer critics’...
Guest editorial: Can Starbucks’ ‘green apron service’ hold off AI job-ageddon?
To all those who have begged helplessly for an agent or representative, we feel your...
Editorial: ‘Glacial’ wait for new post office in Bolinas finally over
Not only is the local service back, but so is the longtime community gathering spot...
Editorial: For Mountain Play, there’s no place like Tam
It’s only been a one-year break, but the annual sharing of the tradition was missed...
Editorial: Dominican’s mission more important than political agenda
University President Nicola Pitchford challenges the Trump administration’s characterization that the federally funded programs are...
Editorial: Sausalito housing Measures J and K deserve support on Nov. 4
Opponents’ worries are understandable. State lawmakers have rewritten land-use law – effectively undermining local control...
Guest editorial: The economy is flashing red for many American consumers
The U.S. economy isn’t in recession, but lower-income households are under increasing strain.
Editorial: IJ recommends no vote on Fairfax recall
The criticism is not unlike the frustration heard in other Marin towns. Fairfax faces the...
Editorial: Elected officials need to engage on Novato Narrows carpool-lane conundrum
Motorists whose patience has already endured years of construction shouldn’t have to spend years waiting...
Editorial: State support for Marin public employee housing is impressive
Leaders of the project are confident they won’t have trouble finding tenants, but they also...
Editorial: Before ban on Duxbury fishing, all need to be heard
There are questions that deserve to be answered with science-based analysis and findings.
Guest editorial: Without free speech, we have nothing
To strongman rulers, a citizen’s protected speech is the most dangerous thing in the world.
Editorial: Marin Center farmers market takes big step toward reality
The new long-term agreement with the county and Agricultural Institute of Marin’s new plans further...
Editorial: Fairfax followed all rules in vetting new pot shop
Plans underwent the town’s scoring system, including compliance with required setbacks from schools and youth...
Editorial: Marin’s own ‘Flying Nun’ left her mark in many ways
Dominican Sister Marion Irvine had a long and inspiring career as a runner, a female...
Guest editorial: ICE raids will shackle US manufacturing ambitions
Seemingly indiscriminate immigration raids will obviously deter anyone from wanting to work or invest in...
Editorial: Death of former judge a big loss for Marin
When Paul Haakenson was named to the Marin County bench, he quickly rose as the...
Editorial: Marin’s press for COVID vaccine is the right move
Nearly one-third of Marin residents are older, which makes them more vulnerable to the respiratory...
Editorial: San Anselmo makes good move by dropping meter program
The Town Council was right to react quickly, suspend the expanded paid-parking program and return...
Guest editorial: There are many monsters outing themselves online
The social media age has made it possible for any person, at any time, to...
Editorial: Program to provide instruments for students hits right note
The money is enough to purchase more than 100 instruments for home use. That’s a...
Guest editorial: Dumbing down the SAT bodes poorly for education
There’s plenty of blame to go around for the poor learning trends. But the SAT...
Editorial: San Rafael makes right move with history museum
It signals the revival of the museum, which had endured some tumultuous times that had...
Guest editorial: America’s wilderness is priceless
The Roadless Rule is a case study in participatory democracy. When the Clinton administration put...
Editorial: New Sausalito ferry landing hits the right notes
There were loggerhead moments, but ultimately both sides continued to work to bridge those gaps...
Editorial: Teacher behind garden projects worthy of big Marin honor
Dana Swisher is a terrific pick for Marin “Teacher of the Year,” a selection made...
Guest editorial: Budget perils as state retiree liabilities soar by the billions
California’s public employees not only receive the most generous pension benefits in the nation, but...
Editorial: Marin voters have much at stake with redistricting proposal
Between now and Nov. 4, there will be a lot of focus on this issue....
Guest editorial: America’s housing crisis is a job for Congress
A slowdown in housing construction after the 2008 global financial crisis produced a shortfall of...
Editorial: COM’s admirable transformation is nearly complete
The work has lived up to the term community college, not only accomplishing a sweeping...
Editorial: Community responds after tragic San Rafael fire
The fast-moving blaze at a three-story apartment building at 516 Canal St. claimed the lives...
Guest editorial: Teetotalers are winning the war against alcohol
Sales of beer, wine and spirits are shrinking fast, as an aging population takes stock...
Guest editorial: Trusted data is a vital economic asset
More accurate data on jobs and inflation — meaning smaller revisions as new data arrives...
Editorial: Middle school planning has been rocky, but Mill Valley board has proper focus
The school board is doing the right thing, thoroughly studying its options and inviting the...
Guest editorial: Remote work can deliver savings for taxpayers
Managers — better managers — come to understand that continuing to do something one way...
Editorial: West Marin’s treasured public radio station is standing strong
Local listeners know that in the event of an emergency, they can turn to KWMR...
Editorial: Pat Kendall was a force for health care in Marin
Although she usually worked around the edges of the public spotlight and attention, her community...
Editorial: Ambitious plan for historic Grandi Building could be boon for Point Reyes Station
Plans for a hotel would not only be a return to the building’s original use,...
Editorial: Keaton’s closure marks end of an era for Marin
Mortuaries are important businesses in every town. Every family, at some point, is likely going...
Guest editorial: California police conduct database a win for accountability
It’s quite democracy-affirming, if somewhat startling in its frankness, to open up the website for...
Editorial: Novato should find sensible deal, sell to mobile-home park residents
The importance of protecting affordable housing has to be the foremost goal of this initiative.
Editorial: Marin schools making good decisions about phones on campus
Many districts have established new requirements aimed at keeping students focused on their lessons instead...
Editorial: Unique parking puzzle in East San Rafael still unsolved
San Rafael Mayor Kate Colin says she’s committed to finding solutions that are “practical, collaborative...
Editorial: California lawmakers seek to undermine Brown Act open-meeting law — again
Purported modernization of the Brown Act is a confusing mess that would shield committees from...
Editorial: An exciting future for one of Marin’s most intriguing buildings
The idea of turning the old Birkenstock campus at the north end of Novato into...
Editorial: Marin focus on Narcan training for teens makes sense
The Marin County Board of Supervisors is investing more than $150,000 into keeping Marin teens...
Editorial: Marin school has admirable plan to balance safety, environment
San Rafael City Schools officials are running into some opposition to their plans for traffic...
Editorial: Fine-tuning Marin’s poverty relief program makes big difference
County officials are right to regularly assess its general relief program, from the payments to...
Guest editorial: Newsom’s redistricting plan is a bad idea, but consider the context
Gerrymandering is a longstanding political art form.
Editorial: Wildfire authority has right focus with coastal plan
The proposed plan seeks to balance public safety and environmental protection. It is the result...
Editorial: City Hall needs to focus on making Freitas intersection safer
The corner Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Lea Drive in Terra Linda deserves a hard...