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Highway 101 flood in Marin prompts calls for better communication
Local leaders want greater coordination with state agencies to help people avoid traffic logjams during weather emergencies.
College of Marin faces pushback over textbook program change
The decision to disconnect the library from a textbook lending system has prompted a barrage...
Dan Walters: Newsom’s housing stance relaxes for Democratic hubs, like Marin
Legislation to give Marin a partial exemption from state housing quotas by altering its status...
Tam Union trustees approve plan for alternative schools
Trustees voted to move Tamiscal High School, which offers an alternative curriculum, to the campus...
College of Marin divided over textbook loan program
Library staff voted unanimously to end the service because of the extra burden, but advocates...
Tam Union school district to cut $2.2M from budget
The three-year outlook shows declining reserves, declining enrollment and slowing growth in property tax revenues.
Marin students win national honors for film projects
The 2025 National Student Production Awards recognized the work of nine students from Tamalpais High...
College of Marin reviews tweaks to housing plan for workers
The board reacted favorably during a recent presentation on the proposed 135-apartment development in Larkspur.
Marin public school enrollment down nearly 2% from last year
The decline continues a trend of steady annual dips from about 2017-18, when enrollment was...
Marin police detail challenges of e-bike enforcement
After a grace period that coincided with the start of the school year, officers have...
Marin house prices remain nearly level in latest data
The county reported a $1.73 median for October, compared to $1.7 million a year before.
Momentum builds for Marin middle school athletic league
The county education office is circulating an agreement to launch a three-year pilot program.
Road condition report hails Larkspur, pans Fairfax
The annual scorecard by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission gave the county a 69 overall, just...
Marin County adds building requirement for fire safety
The new edict involves the use of wood in high fire risk zones in unincorporated...
Marin fundraising network donates $917K to school programs
SchoolsRule-Marin announced its distributions for the year, aiding 23 districts, foundations and charter schools.
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...
Marin median home prices, sales stay relatively flat
Of the 150 house sales in the county in September, half sold for more than...
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....
Tam Union trustees bemoan decline in student test scores
The district's performance in the 2024-25 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress was below...
Marin students edge higher in state test scores
Despite the gains, the county overall continues to lag behind its pre-pandemic levels.
Work underway on new complex at Redwood High School
The buildings include space for arts and music programs, plus a multipurpose eating area and...
Marin high schools cater to rising interest in health care
Students around the county are tackling subjects such as immunology, ethics and emergency procedures as...
College of Marin gets $10M pledge for endowment fund
The Jay Pritzker Foundation will match donations for a pool of money to help students...
Tam school district gets budget warning from county office
The alert on reserve levels arrived as district officials consider a potential parcel tax measure...
Marin median house price hovers at $1.6M
Recent deals included a Belvedere estate that fetched $43.5 million — $4 million less than...
College of Marin panel debates cost of sheriff’s substation move
Some members of the advisory board say the administration should refrain from using school funds...
Marin detectives arrest elder fraud suspects
The suspects allegedly stole $35,000 from residents in Kentfield and San Rafael, according to the...
Marin Voice: Alzheimer’s support group provides important connection
Like virtually all my friends, I started having memory challenges in my sixties. When I...
Dick Spotswood: Tam District leadership focused on fulfilling promises
It’s always refreshing to witness turnaround stories. In Marin, local governments including school districts generally...
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...
Tamalpais High School’s STEAM site construction to begin
The $54 million complex for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics is expected to be...
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...
Editorial: COM’s admirable transformation is nearly complete
The work has lived up to the term community college, not only accomplishing a sweeping...
College of Marin set to launch student center
After two years of construction, a gradual move-in is planned. Offices, equipment — and eventually...
Marin school districts outline cellphone rules for new year
Some students will have no access to their devices during the day, while others will...
Memorial services announced for Marin victims of Texas flood
Events are planned in Marin and Texas to celebrate the lives of Mark, Sara and...
Marin schools expand early reading programs
Several local districts have added more "science of reading" programs that they consider to be...
Former Marin caregiver admits to raping client, 88
Yuimi Zingkhai, 24, of Rohnert Park could face up to 21 years in prison for...
Marin high schools get overdose prevention programs
The county has allotted funds to launch pilot projects at both public and private campuses.
Ross Valley flood fee to remain flat for 2025-26
Under the law that created the fee, county supervisors can increase the charge up to...
Tam Union to hire for Black student support services
An intervention coordinator with teaching or counseling certifications will be recruited with the hope of...