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Marin Independent Journal
Lifehouse moving to new office space in Terra Linda
2/5/12 8:50pm
A San Rafael nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities has grown significantly in recent years and will move to a new Terra Linda...
Marin Independent Journal
Neighbors douse Sausalito skiff fire
2/5/12 8:50pm
A fire aboard a small skiff in Richardson Bay was quickly doused Saturday night by the vessel's owner, his neighbors, and a passing pump-out boat.
Marin Independent Journal
2 men arrested in San Rafael robbery
2/5/12 8:49pm
San Rafael police arrested two men Saturday on suspicion of assaulting and robbing a pair of young people.
Marin Independent Journal
New app designed by Tiburon researchers helps navigates bay's currents
2/5/12 8:49pm
It could be that the winner of the America's Cup race in 2013 might owe a debt of gratitude to a pair of researchers from San Francisco State...
Marin Independent Journal
Marin Energy Authority prepares for major expansion this summer
2/4/12 10:13pm
The Marin Energy Authority expects this summer to increase its customer base more than fivefold to 96,000 Marin residents, and the board has taken...
Marin Independent Journal
Redwood High School to honor distinguished alumni
2/4/12 9:00pm
Redwood High School plans to honor four of its "distinguished alumni" with a banquet in 2013 and an invitation to speak at the school.
Marin Independent Journal
In Your Town: Public meetings across Marin for week of Feb. 6, 2012
2/4/12 8:57pm
THE COUNTYSupervisors to discuss cutbacks in grantsCutbacks in federal community development grants will be at issue when county supervisors meet for...
Marin Independent Journal
Tam High mock trial team wins 17th straight county title
2/4/12 8:47pm
Tamalpais High School's mock trial team held onto their county title on Saturday, squeaking by arch rival Terra Linda on Saturday for an...
Marin Independent Journal
Budget cuts force closure of longtime Sausalito infant, toddler center
2/4/12 6:34pm
Faced with a loss of state funding as a result of Gov. Jerry Brown's latest budget proposal, a Sausalito infant care center plans to close its doors...
Marin Independent Journal
Tiburon fifth-graders create court video series
2/4/12 6:19pm
Thanks to a class of Tiburon fifth-graders, children can now watch a series of videos that seek to de-mystify the court system.
Political Blotter
What I was trying to say about Occupy Oakland
2/4/12 10:50am
I was on KQED’s “This Week in Northern California” last night to talk about Occupy Oakland: As I expected, some within the Occupy movement weren’t...
Marin Independent Journal
Linda Elder is Marin volunteer of the week for Feb. 4, 2012
2/3/12 10:02pm
Name: Linda ElderResidence: Dillon BeachAgency: Marin Friends of Ferals, a nonprofit dedicated to the humane care and management of feral and...
Marin Independent Journal
Stalking suspect sentenced in Fairfax case
2/3/12 7:49pm
A man arrested twice in a Fairfax stalking case was sentenced to time served and released.Javier Aceves, 46, of Santa Rosa was arrested in August on...
Marin Independent Journal
Fire damages home near downtown Mill Valley
2/3/12 7:40pm
Firefighters are investigating a residential fire Friday afternoon near downtown Mill Valley.The fire was reported at 4:30 p.
Marin Independent Journal
At Novato murder trial, mother of Blay brothers fights subpoena
2/3/12 6:42pm
The mother of two Novato murder suspects, fighting a subpoena for her testimony at trial, was ordered to appear for a hearing next week on whether...
Marin Independent Journal
San Rafael caper at PG&E site ends in misdemeanor pleas
2/3/12 6:35pm
Four men accused of trying to steal copper wire from a Pacific Gas and Electric site in San Rafael pleaded guilty to misdemeanor trespassing, and...
Political Blotter
CoCo supervisor candidates report early cash
2/3/12 6:29pm
The cash is beginning to trickle into the into the campaigns of Contra Costa County supervisor candidates and the incumbents seeking re-election. See...
Marin Independent Journal
Suspect in Greenbrae gun battle seeks dismissal of charges
2/3/12 6:24pm
A burglary suspect charged with shooting a 90-year-old Greenbrae man should have the case dismissed because his rights were violated, his defense...
Marin Independent Journal
Approval given for $725,000 emergency repair of clogged sewer pipe in Larkspur
2/3/12 6:13pm
The Ross Valley Sanitary District board has approved spending $725,000 to immediately repair a clogged sewer pipe in Larkspur.
Marin Independent Journal
Mill Valley district, neighbors reach Edna Maguire School lawsuit settlement
2/3/12 6:04pm
The Mill Valley School District announced late Friday afternoon that it has reached a settlement with a group of neighbors who sued over...
Marin Independent Journal
Lions and dragons welcome lunar new year at Marin schools
2/3/12 5:34pm
With drums, cymbals, gongs and colorful costumes, about 20 student performers ages 6 to 18 from the Marin Chinese Cultural Association greeted the...
Marin Independent Journal
Lib at Large: Marin filmmaker's pro-gay marriage documentary stirs protests -- from gays
2/3/12 5:14pm
When she tried to show her first film, "Daddy I Do," a 2010 documentary about the folly of abstinence-only education, 25-year-old Cassie Jaye found...
Marin Independent Journal
MMWD plans to raise water rates for sixth straight year
2/3/12 5:10pm
The Marin Municipal Water District is eyeing a sixth consecutive year of rate hikes to help balance its budget.
Marin Independent Journal
Transportation officials, developer reach agreement on former WinCup site
2/3/12 5:02pm
Marin transportation officials seeking to revamp Highway 101 have reached an agreement with developers planning a 180-unit apartment complex in Corte...
Mission Loc@l » Government & Non Profits
Residents Want Parks Dept. to Hold More Events
2/3/12 4:57pm
Residents attending a Recreation and Park Department budget meeting on Wednesday suggested holding benefit concerts and allowing feature films to be...