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Marin Independent Journal Established in 1861, the IJ is a daily newspaper and website covering Marin County.
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The Marin Independent Journal is the only daily newspaper offering in-depth coverage of Marin County, including the cities of Novato, San Rafael, Fairfax, San Anselmo, Ross, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Belvedere, Sausalito and Mill Valley -- as well as the unincorporated area of Marin City, West Marin and more. Our experienced newsroom of news, lifestyles and sports reporters is the largest news team in the region focused on activities in Marin County.

San Rafael vets ‘final version’ of mall redevelopment plan
21/09/2024

San Rafael vets ‘final version’ of mall redevelopment plan

Merlone Geier Partners, a real estate investment firm in San Francisco, is moving forward with its revised plan submitted in June, abandoning an alternate, larger-scale proposal that was pitched ea…

Dick Spotswood: Boro’s success in San Rafael could be lesson for Novato
21/09/2024

Dick Spotswood: Boro’s success in San Rafael could be lesson for Novato

The death of former San Rafael Mayor Al Boro is a time to commemorate a life well-lived and to look at what the Mission City has been doing right. The latter provides lessons for other Marin munici…

Prep football: Redwood rides fast start to win over Maria Carrillo
21/09/2024

Prep football: Redwood rides fast start to win over Maria Carrillo

Sure quarterback Kody Vasquez was protected impeccably by the Redwood High offensive line in a non-league game Saturday afternoon.

Boys water polo: Archie Williams wins early-season showdown with Tam
21/09/2024

Boys water polo: Archie Williams wins early-season showdown with Tam

Reed Hanna scored twice for the Red-tailed Hawks on Thursday in Mill Valley, but Vincent Krilanovich stole the spotlight with a game-high five goals as Archie Williams took a 12-9 victory.

Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 21, 2024
21/09/2024

Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 21, 2024

Ross needs critical eye on Flood Zone 9 board I think recent attempts at a Ross Town Council meeting to downplay the significance of San Anselmo’s exit from Marin County Flood Control Zone 9 were m…

Mill Valley council approves sand volleyball courts
21/09/2024

Mill Valley council approves sand volleyball courts

City staff hope to put the project to bid in March and have the installation completed by next summer.

San Rafael prepares site for authorized homeless camp
21/09/2024

San Rafael prepares site for authorized homeless camp

The northern portion of Mahon Creek Path will offer 47 tent spaces, restrooms, security and access to social services.

California Voice: Right historic wrong by recognizing tribal authority for cultural burns
21/09/2024

California Voice: Right historic wrong by recognizing tribal authority for cultural burns

In recent years, California has seen the devastating consequences of ignoring the wisdom that Indigenous people have carried for a millennia: Fire is essential for both human and ecosystem health. …

George Russell: Marin Municipal Water District moves forward with trail-sharing plan
20/09/2024

George Russell: Marin Municipal Water District moves forward with trail-sharing plan

The Marin Municipal Water District will open nearly 7 miles of trails to cyclists in the Mount Tamalpais watershed.

Marin organizers gear up for Coastal Cleanup Day
20/09/2024

Marin organizers gear up for Coastal Cleanup Day

More than 700 volunteers cleaned an estimated 4,922 pounds of trash and 554 pounds of recyclables from the county’s shorelines last year.

Marin Municipal Water District approves lawn limits
20/09/2024

Marin Municipal Water District approves lawn limits

A new ordinance limits the grass area of new houses to 20% of total landscaped area, or no larger than 1,200 square feet, and updates standards for plumbing fixtures.

San Jose State-Washington State: What to know before Spartans face Cougars
20/09/2024

San Jose State-Washington State: What to know before Spartans face Cougars

SJSU and Washington State play Friday night in Pullman looking fourth straight win to open the season.

Massive layoffs for Cisco and IBM erase hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs
20/09/2024

Massive layoffs for Cisco and IBM erase hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs

Cisco Systems and IBM have decided to slash several hundred jobs in the Bay Area.

John Clements of Tiburon, groundbreaking medical researcher, dies at 101
20/09/2024

John Clements of Tiburon, groundbreaking medical researcher, dies at 101

The physician, a UCSF professor, helped to save thousands of lives by designing a drug to treat lung failure in premature infants.

Stanford at Syracuse: What to know before Cardinal travels to upstate New York
20/09/2024

Stanford at Syracuse: What to know before Cardinal travels to upstate New York

Stanford’s first game in ACC play is a trip across the country to face undefeated Syracuse.

In Your Town for Sept. 20, 2024
20/09/2024

In Your Town for Sept. 20, 2024

News briefs from across Marin County.

Asking Eric: My suspicious husband says I can’t travel for work anymore
20/09/2024

Asking Eric: My suspicious husband says I can’t travel for work anymore

He says they’re not really work trips because they’re in fun places.

Marin Voice: Human connection for older adults still at heart of Vivalon’s mission after 70 years
20/09/2024

Marin Voice: Human connection for older adults still at heart of Vivalon’s mission after 70 years

For 70 years, Vivalon has been at the heart of Marin County’s community, serving older adults with an unwavering commitment to one simple, powerful idea: human connection is essential to our well-b…

‘Are we for real?’ Unbeaten San Jose State looks to answer more questions at Washington State
20/09/2024

‘Are we for real?’ Unbeaten San Jose State looks to answer more questions at Washington State

The San Jose State football team is off to a 3-0 start and gets its biggest test yet Friday night at Washington State.

Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 20, 2024
20/09/2024

Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 20, 2024

Students need more books by Latino authors Imagine yourself as a young reader, engrossed in a book, identifying with the hero, whether it is Holden Caulfield, Jo March, Harry Potter, Hermione Grang…

Mill Valley council updates plaza events policy
20/09/2024

Mill Valley council updates plaza events policy

The new rules are meant to expedite the approval process and increase the availability of the site.

Mill Valley preschool files $2.5M claim against district
20/09/2024

Mill Valley preschool files $2.5M claim against district

The action by Terra Marin School escalates a dispute with the Mill Valley School District, which is trying to evict the program from its campus on Lomita Drive.

San Anselmo updates planning requirements for building projects
19/09/2024

San Anselmo updates planning requirements for building projects

The action by the Planning Commission addresses story poles and shadow analyses for development proposals.

Barry Tompkins: Cal, Stanford football teams set to begin life in the ACC
19/09/2024

Barry Tompkins: Cal, Stanford football teams set to begin life in the ACC

I was lucky enough to do Pac-12 (and Pac-10, and Pac-8) football and basketball for over 30 years. So forgive me if I wax a bit nostalgic about the conference I grew up with and worked for, as it s…

Editorial: Thier, Nikfar best for Tiburon Town Council
19/09/2024

Editorial: Thier, Nikfar best for Tiburon Town Council

All candidates compliment work that’s been done to promote diversity and awareness in town. Each of the candidates has the know-how and experience to serve on the council.

Inverness resident arrested on assault allegations
19/09/2024

Inverness resident arrested on assault allegations

The suspect is accused of attacking his roommate with a skateboard and a large flashlight, according to the sheriff’s office.

At long last, the Fed is slashing interest rates. Is it time to buy a home in the Bay Area?
19/09/2024

At long last, the Fed is slashing interest rates. Is it time to buy a home in the Bay Area?

The central bank cut rates for the first time in more than four years.

Berkeley-born filmmaker Josh Cooley embraced epic rivalry in new Transformers film
19/09/2024

Berkeley-born filmmaker Josh Cooley embraced epic rivalry in new Transformers film

Josh Cooley won an Oscar for directing “Toy Story 4.” His latest release brings him in the blockbuster “Transformers” franchise.

Marin Senior Fair draws crowds
19/09/2024

Marin Senior Fair draws crowds

This year’s theme was “Flower Power, Where Peace and Wisdom Flourish.”

In Your Town for Sept. 19, 2024
19/09/2024

In Your Town for Sept. 19, 2024

News briefs from across Marin County.

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