AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in San Rafael California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:36:40 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This fall, WalkBikeMarin will conduct a Lights On campaign during the weeks before and after the end of daylight savings time to help cyclists stay... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/days-are-getting-shorter-do-you-have-your-lights-on-229864 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/days-are-getting-shorter-do-you-have-your-lights-on-229864 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-marin-county-227615 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-marin-county-227615 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The County of Marin will host a community meeting on the Draft San Geronimo Salmon Enhancement Plan; New Deadline for Comments is 10/23/09. Prior to... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/san-geronimo-salmon-enhancement-plan-218574 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/san-geronimo-salmon-enhancement-plan-218574 Government and Politics Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Marin County, CA -- www.CookingTipsTV.com has launched a Regional Cooking Contest for both culinary professionals and home cooks (foodies). With the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/open-call-for-cooking-video-contestants-with-emphasis-on-regional-cuisine-215225 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/open-call-for-cooking-video-contestants-with-emphasis-on-regional-cuisine-215225 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Marin County Board of Supervisors has appointed Mike Daly as the County’s new Chief Probation Officer effective September 22, 2009. Daly will... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/board-of-supervisors-appoints-new-chief-probation-officer-212839 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/board-of-supervisors-appoints-new-chief-probation-officer-212839 Government and Politics Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 New Deadline for Comments is 9/17/09. The County of Marin is extending the review period for the draft Salmon Enhancement Plan (Plan) from September... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/comment-period-for-san-geronimo-salmon-enhancement-plan-is-extended-211739 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sanrafael/news/comment-period-for-san-geronimo-salmon-enhancement-plan-is-extended-211739 Government and Politics Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-san-rafael-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-san-rafael-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600