Fog and flora: Gardening in Marin’s microclimates
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Jeff Burkhart: You can’t please everyone
The flip-flop-wearing foursome was underdressed even by our standards. And in America, that’s saying quite a lot. It’s not unusual around here to see yoga pants and Bermuda shorts in fine-dining establis...
Sausalito’s new city manager arrested in burglary case
Elaine Forbes was booked into the Marin County Jail after being detained on the waterfront.
Mill Valley native helps steer Mars rover team to victory
Jesse Deuel’s personal philosophy is to “shoot for the highest things you can see.” Recently, he’s taken a more literal approach to that goal.
Sports briefs: Mill Valley majors top Napa to stay in winners bracket
The Mill Valley majors Little League team scored three times in the bottom of the fourth inning to secure its second win at the Section 1 tournament with a 5-2 victory against Napa in Concord on Saturday.
Motor Sports: Funny Car leader Capps takes momentum to Sonoma
Ron Capps, who secured his 80th career event win two weeks ago in Norwalk, Ohio, leads the Funny Car standings rolling into the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
Operator of boat that capsized near Alcatraz mourns brother as search continues
Police recovered unidentified body near Treasure Island as sonar crews searched for the sunken vessel.
Returning to Mount Tamalpais: Marin paraplegic relishes new adaptive bike
Thanks to grants from the Kelly Brush Foundation and Challenged Athletes Foundation, he was able to get a new adaptive mountain bike from Colorado-based ReActive Adaptations to use in his day-to-day outdoor...
Off and rolling at the rolling disco
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Marin childcare tax measure slated for fall election
The initiative only needs a simple majority to pass, unlike a 2016 proposal that fell just short of the required two-thirds threshold.
Marin officials explore sea-level collaboration options
Two reports suggest the county should lead resilience efforts without creating a joint authority or special district, at least in the short term.
Boat that sank off Alcatraz Island found by authorities using sonar equipment, officials say
Boat that sank off Alcatraz Island found by authorities using sonar equipment, officials say
The playground at Hamilton Amphitheater Park in Novato, Calif., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Sherry LaVars/...
The playground at Hamilton Amphitheater Park in Novato, Calif., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)
George Russell: Marin civil grand jury puts focus on special districts
Marin County’s dense thicket of special districts could use a serious pruning, according to the civil grand jury.
Little League: Mill Valley claims long-awaited crown, advances to Section
Mill Valley secured a 7-3 victory over Twin Cities to clinch the District 3 Little League Majors All-Stars pennant in the second game of a classic showdown Sunday at Joe Wagner Field in Larkspur.
Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
President Donald Trump says the US is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
Where to see bioluminescence in Marin and Sonoma counties
Bioluminescence is produced through a chemical reaction in microscopic phytoplankton. View the natural light show with these local tours.
Sports briefs: Eight Pacifics selected for Pecos All-Star Game
The San Rafael Pacifics will be well represented at the 2026 Pacific Division All-Star Game, set to take place at 2 p.m. Sunday at Martinez.
Novato dementia drug startup gets venture capital infusion
Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures is investing in Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, based at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.
Sausalito marina deal inflames conflict on waterfront
The battle of Pelican Harbour has escalated to rent increase notices and threats of litigation.
MMWD seals agreement for pipeline project
Under the $2.65 million deal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will design of a portion of the "atmospheric river capture" conduit from Sonoma County.
Young SMART riders bring economic engine to Santa Rosa
Free train fares and attractions for gamers are drawing visitors to the downtown core.
Sports briefs: Twin Cities claims pair of Little League titles
Twin Cities Little League clinched the District 3 11-year-olds pennant with Saturday’s 6-1 victory in a rematch with Novato South at Larkspur’s Joe Wagner Field.
Little League: Twin Cities rallies against Mill Valley for title showdown
Resilient Twin Cities battled back for a 5-4 victory at Joe Wagner Field in Larkspur to force a winner-take-all finale against Mill Valley Little League’s powerful lineup, undefeated in the double-eliminat...