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Marin County Supervisors Honor Employee of the Yea

Board of Supervisors Awards Terry Jones 2011 Employee of the YearSan Rafael, CA – The Marin County Board of Supervisors yesterday honored Terry Jones as the County of Marin 2011...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Wrap Up – What Happened at The Last Board of Supervisors Meeting January 31, 2012

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

- Strategic Workforce Plan Progresses - SAP Financial System Replacement – Continued to February 7th’s - 21 New Green Businesses Certified -...

Marin County Upcoming Items - February 7, 2012

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Upcoming Items - what’s next at the Board of Supervisors meetingFebruary 7, 2012 - Increases to Rental Income Thresholds to be Reviewed - Initial Phases to...

Marin County Fire Chief Massucco Announces Retirement

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Marin County Fire Chief, Ken Massucco, to Retire at the end of March.Former “Fire Chief of the Year” leaves a life-long career. Ken Massucco, Fire Chief for the Marin County...

Marin Fire Captain Featured on KQED Plus

from:City Of San Rafael

Marin Fire Captain Featured as “One of the Most Fascinating People in the County” A KQED Plus PresentationSan Rafael, CA - Saturday, January 28th 2012, Marin County Fire...

Board Of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for January 31, 2012

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Strategic Workforce Plan Progress to be ReviewedIn October the Board approved a plan to move the County workforce forward and create a thriving organization to deliver high...

Marin County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2012

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Wrap Up of major items at the January 24, 2012 Marin County Board of Supervisors Meeting - Public Communications Plan Gets a Thumbs Up- New Sanitary Service Rates Approved-...

Get charged Up For Free- Marin County Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

The County of Marin is pleased to announce the opening of three new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the middle arch of the Civic Center, Exhibit Hall and Health and...

Marin County Public Communications Plan Gets Review

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

How do you connect with the County? Receive email messages? Tweets? Scan our website? Check your FaceBook? Read newspapers or watch cable TV or YouTube? Or just call someone...

Marin County Considers Requests To Increase Solid Waste Disposal Rates

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Imagine being able to toss out meat, dairy and other food-contaminated paper products right along with your green waste! Redwood Empire Disposal is planning a new weekly...

Marin County Files Amended Complaint In Lawsuit Over Failed SAP Project

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

San Rafael, CA - The County of Marin filed an amended complaint in federal court Tuesday related to its actions against SAP, Deloitte Consulting LLP and former County...

Marin County Parks And Local Conservation Organizations Preserve Vital Access To Gary Giacomini Open Space Forever

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

SAN RAFAEL, CA----Marin County Parks (Parks) announced today that it has successfully received the $100,000 in pledges and donations necessary to preserve 22 acres of undeveloped...

Notice for Priority Setting Committee Meeting For February 16, 2012

from:City Of San Rafael

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Countywide Priority Setting Committee will hold a public meeting, at which public comment will be welcome.The agenda will...

Highlights of January 10, 2012 Marin County Board of Supervisors Meeting

1. Supervisors Look Forward to the New Year 2. Consumer Protection Fees Adopted to Further Safeguard Consumers from Inaccurate Store Devices and...

Marin County Seeks Applicants For Membership on The Community Development Block Grant Priority Setting Committee

The reason for expanding the committee is to bring greater diversity to the group that (1) advises the Board of Supervisors on the Community Development Block Grant and HOME...

Marin County Board Elects New President And Assigns Committees

The Board of Supervisors elects a Board President every year, which generally rotates among the five members. For 2012, the Board is expected to elect its...

Marin County Environmental Impacts Reviewed Of Gnoss Field Runway Extension

In the afternoon, the Board will hold a public hearing on the runway extension at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, which serves 95,000 takeoffs and landings annually. The...

Stafford Lake Bike Park Design Development Workshop

An Opportunity to Offer Final Feedback on the Design PlanSan Rafael, CA - Marin County Parks will host a design development workshop for the Stafford Lake Bike Park project in the...

County Launches New Website And Contact Info January 1

San Rafael, CA - Starting New Year’s Day, the County of Marin will have a new electronic look and ways of contact. The website has been revamped with a fresh, clean design...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in San Rafael, California with AmericanTowns San Rafael Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Marin County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your San Rafael organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in San Rafael is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around San Rafael

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the San Rafael area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in San Rafael in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

Art Works Downtown and Kala Art Institute Partner for a New Exhibit in San Rafael: Lightscape/Darkscape

For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Stan Gibbs, Program Manager Art Works Downtown 415.451.8119 phone 415.451.8237 fax ...

An Invitation to our San Rafael Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about San Rafael, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Major Grant Award Kicks Off RossValley Watershed Flood Control Projects

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

San Rafael, CA - On December 21, 2011, the California Department of Water Resources announced a major funding award for the Marin County Flood Control District’s Ross Valley...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Marin County News - December 13, 2011

Study confirms more bikes and feet on the streets, againThe County of Marin Department of Public Works recently completed its fourt annual count to find out how many people are...

Marin County Parks Goes Back To Basics

Horse and Mule Team Helps Restore and Maintain Big Trees Trail in NovatoSan Rafael, CA – Marin County Parks uses 21st century practices to manage trails, but sometimes it takes...

Marin County Launches Test Version of New Website

Greater Accessibility and Social Media Integration among New FeaturesSan Rafael, CA - The County of Marin today launched the “beta” test release version of its newly...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Community Development Block Grant And Home Program Application Due

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program- The current year’s application form must be used- Be sure to respond to the question about affirmative marketing-...

Festival of Lights

from:Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with live musical performances, arts & crafts, delicious holiday treats, an artisan marketplace and much more!See below for the day’s...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

San Rafael Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the San Rafael area

San Rafael CA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the San Rafael area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

San Rafael Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Exhibit for Families in Downtown San Rafael

from:Youth In Arts

¡Vuela, Paper Princess! Features Art from Elisa Kleven and Youth in Arts.SAN RAFAEL, CA---Youth in Arts will open an exhibition of original mixed media collage by Elisa Kleven in...

Marin County Free Library Debuts New Websites

from:Civic Center Branch Library

San Rafael, CA - The Marin County Free Library today debuted its redesigned website at www.marinlibrary.org . The revamped site has a fresh look and lots of integrated...

Registration Open for Sustainable Landscape Series

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Now in its fifth year, the “Bay-Friendly” Landscaping series for the professional landscape community will occur every Wednesday, 3 pm to 6:30 pm from Feb 1 through Mar 14 in...

Cascade Fire Road Closed On Thanksgiving Day

Marin County Parks and Marin Municipal Water District Issue Management ClosureSan Rafael, CA - Marin County Parks (Parks) and Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) will implement...

The Power of a Single Vote - San Rafael Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local San Rafael elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Katie Rice Appointed to Marin County Board of Supervisors

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Governor appoints Aide to Retiring Supervisor Hal Brown for District 2San Rafael, CA - Governor Jerry Brown today appointed Katie Rice to the Second District seat on the Marin...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in San Rafael and across the country. With...

Marin County to Honor Supervisor Harold C. Brown

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Veteran Official Retires after 29 years on Board of Supervisors.San Rafael, CA---The Marin County Board of Supervisors will recognize Supervisor Harold C. Brown for his 29 years...

Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Marin County Supervisor Hal Brown Announces Retirement

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

San Rafael, CA - Supervisor Hal Brown announced today that he will be stepping down from his seat as Marin County’s Second District supervisor. Brown was diagnosed with cancer...

Tennessee Valley Pathway Groundbreaking

from:Marin County Board of Supervisors

Please join Supervisor Kathrin Sears and the County of Marin for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction for the Tennessee Valley Class 1 Pathway project....