.Nikki Silverstein

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Nikki Silverstein is an award-winning journalist who has written for the Pacific Sun since 2005. She escaped Florida after college and now lives in Sausalito with her Chiweenie and an assortment of foster dogs. Send news tips to [email protected].
The federal government’s funding turmoil has left scores of Marin individuals and families fearing they’ll be homeless—again—next year.
Nov 18, 2025

Precariously Housed: Emergency Voucher Funding Ends Unexpectedly

The federal government’s funding turmoil has left scores of Marin individuals and families fearing they’ll be homeless—again—next year. Ninety-four households received an Oct. 20 letter...
Challenges beset Marin’s tight residential rental market
Nov 11, 2025

Tenants & Landlords, Challenges Beset Marin’s Tight Residential Rental Market

One of the most harrowing experiences of my relatively charmed life occurred over the last two months as I sought out a residential rental...
New Marin athletic club launched for frame running, serving people with mobility challenges.
Nov 4, 2025

Frame Running: Athletic Club Launches for People with Mobility Challenges

As the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles gears up to debut frame running, a Marin club has launched to introduce people with mobility...
Journey through Jewish Music class at College of Marin
Nov 3, 2025

Jewish Music Class Features Rock and Pop Trivia

Marin’s trivia master takes a deep dive into the contributions of Jewish artists to the rock and pop music scene, creating a captivating community...
Questions emerge after DA files charge against teen driver for fatal crash
Oct 28, 2025

Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Crash, Questions Emerge

Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli filed a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge against a 17-year-old girl for the April auto accident in West Marin...
A child on an educational tour at Rancho Compasión, a farm animal sanctuary. meets a potbellied pig.
Oct 14, 2025

Farm Animals Get New Lease on Life at West Marin Sanctuary

After Miyoko Schinner, an award-winning chef who started a vegan cheese company, bought a house and barn on 16.5 acres of land in Nicasio,...
San Rafael cop found not guilty of felony charges is with his criminal defense attorney.
Oct 14, 2025

UPDATE: Why a jury acquitted San Rafael cop as city settles lawsuit for $999,000

A jury acquitted San Rafael police officer Brandon Nail of all charges last week in the beating of a local man, Julio Jimenez Lopez,...
Performing Stars produces plays with kids in the starring roles.
Sep 9, 2025

Performing Stars Celebrates 35 Years of Helping Kids Get Ahead

Felecia Gaston founded Performing Stars 35 years ago, driven to fulfill a single goal: Give low-income little girls in Marin City free ballet lessons. However,...
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