4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (227+ words) Stinson Beach Relays, 3:30 p.m., Stinson Beach Berkeley at Redwood, 4 p.m. Marin Academy vs. Archie Williams, 4 p.m., Red Hill Field Encinal at Redwood, 4:30 p.m. Terra Linda at George Washington, 5 p.m., San Francisco Redwood vs. San Marin, 3:30 p.m., Indian Valley Marin Catholic, Novato vs. Branson, 3:30 p.m., Peacock Gap Redwood…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago   (833+ words) Wireless water meters, lawn replacements and better education around conservation have combined to help the Marin Municipal Water District reduce water use and waste below pre-drought levels, the agency reported. The actions are all part of the district’s “water efficiency…...

8+ hour, 51+ min ago   (449+ words) Novato is moving forward with Novato Boulevard improvements that have been in the works for 25 years. The City Council approved a $16.8 million contract with contractor Team Ghilotti Inc. in a 4-0 vote on Aug. 25. Councilmember Sandeep Karkal, the general manager and…...

10+ hour, 58+ min ago   (125+ words) A second man who died on a canoe venture in Tomales Bay over the weekend was Alexander Ferguson, 37, of Pacifica, the Sonoma County coroner’s office said Tuesday. The office released Ferguson’s name a day after the other canoeist was identified…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (981+ words) I disagree with the recent IJ editorial about plans for the wetlands between Mill Valley and Sausalito (“Marsh plan a win for environment, path users,” Aug. 27). This is a project that is focused on improving Bothin Marsh, which is an…...

11+ hour, 42+ min ago   (556+ words) An aphorism that originated with Voltaire, “perfect is the enemy of good,” applies to expanding the capacity of Highway 37 linking Vallejo with Novato while preparing the roadway from inevitable flooding caused by rising bay waters. The California Transportation Commission recently…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago   (334+ words) While that’s a financial drag for local businesses, it’s certainly a boon for the locals themselves. Want a dinner reservation in San Francisco? No problem. Need a spa day in Calistoga? Also, no problem. On a recent visit to a…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago   (430+ words) Two measures on budget spending caps in western Marin will go before voters in the November election. The state constitution requires voter approval if a local government wants to change its appropriations limit on how much tax revenue can be…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (728+ words) Marin County has adopted a new data policy that will govern the sharing of digital information both internally and externally. The county has a Technology Investment Board that evaluates risks associated with artificial intelligence, digital accessibility and security. “Now data…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (786+ words) Editor’s note: The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. It’s been only a month since my son Jeff died, but already we are weeping less. We have even had moments of great hilarity,…...