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Fire on the Water: One Diver Fights for Local Kelp Forests

This article contains a hard truth. And hope… And now, here’s the news: Within two years (dating back to 2014), 70% of our orange-brown kelp forests died along a 520-mile stretch of coast, from Monterey, California, to Cape Arago in southern Oregon. Closer in—along the continuous coastal counties of Marin,...

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Policy, Not Law: What Marin’s New ICE Rules Left Out

Oct 27, 2026

Determined residents have descended on Marin County Board of Supervisors meetings over the last year, pushing for a strong...

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Beyond the Ballot, Vote Like Democracy Depends on It

Oct 27, 2026

The simple act of voting affirms a tradition that has served Americans well for 250 years. True, the United...

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Natural Honors: Local Home Design Wins for Marin and Sonoma Counties

Oct 27, 2026

The North Bay has no shortage of great scenery—that’s often why we live here. When building a home here, the...

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Free Bird: A Grounded Owl Surprised Experts at San Rafael’s WildCare

Oct 23, 2026

WildCare staff stays close to the triage table, ready for the injured and sick wild animals that come through...

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Higher Calling: The Hannah Project Bets Big on Marin City Kids

Oct 20, 2026

Helping Marin City kids get to college drives Bettie Hodges-Shelmire. Her mission began almost two decades ago when she...

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Family Trade: North Bay Businesses Passing It Down

Oct 20, 2026

Across Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties, family enterprises are the lifeblood of the North Bay economy. According to the most...

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Showdown in Sausalito: Voters Decide Who Will Rule the Waterfront

Oct 13, 2026

Sausalito is having a civil war—the battlefield is the waterfront. The folks behind Measure X want to end voters’ right...

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