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Brake Point: Fred Goldfarb Makes Cycling Safer

Marin County has long styled itself as a cycling paradise—sunlit climbs, coastal descents and enough elite road culture to make a water bottle feel underdressed. But paradise, lately, has been taking some hits. Bike accidents have been rising since 2010, with local observers citing an 86% increase over a 10-year...

Second Slice: Bay Area Pizza Week continues

ICE is Here: Nine Marin Residents Detained in...

Class Act: Marin Theatre Celebrates its 60th Year

As a furniture bank that collects gently used furniture and household goods from the community, Make it Home's mission is end furniture poverty and divert millions of pounds of furnishings from going into landfills

Make It Home Furnishes Homes for People Transitioning Out of Crisis

Apr 7, 2026

Sara McEvoy has experienced some tough times, including homelessness. When she and her daughter moved into an apartment, she...

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After years building apps for global brands and artists, Corte Madera-based digital product executive Sharon Hibbert Seitz is now focused on a different challenge: getting young people to engage with civic life.

VoterPrime Directive, Marin Founder Pursues Digital Solution to Rebuild Civic Engagement

Apr 7, 2026

After years building apps for global brands and artists, Corte Madera-based digital product executive Sharon Hibbert Seitz is now...

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When the Pacific Sun last reported on Sean Derning, Marin County had seized the converted bus he lived in on Binford Road and temporarily put him up in a motel. Now, he’s back on Binford, this time in a tent.

Harm Done: The County Seized His Bus, Now He Lives in a Tent

Mar 31, 2026

When the Pacific Sun last reported on Sean Derning, Marin County had seized the converted bus he lived in...

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Since launching in 2022, Painted Bins has diverted nine tons of Marin food waste away from landfills, sparing the atmosphere from harmful methane emissions.

Painted Bins Keeps Tons of Food Waste from Landfills

Mar 31, 2026

Since launching in 2022, Painted Bins has diverted nine tons of Marin food waste away from landfills, sparing the...

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Alyssa Huang seriously loves science and math. And she’s on a mission to make every kid feel the same way.

Advancing Science, Students Provide Fun and Free STEM Programs for Low-Income Youth

Mar 24, 2026

Alyssa Huang seriously loves science and math. And she’s on a mission to make every kid feel the same...

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Gene Sharp’s book, Politics of Nonviolent Action, Part Two: The Methods of Non-Violent Action, names and describes 198 proven methods of nonviolent resistance.

Resistance.ai: Putting a Nonviolence Advisor in Every Person’s Pocket

Mar 24, 2026

It is, perhaps, the third most important book in human history. And yet it remains perfectly obscure. The drab...

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Marin County Sheriff Jamie Scardina announced at a meeting last week that he began limiting his discretionary collaboration with ICE in August but continues to provide information about incarcerated people to the federal agency.

Marin Sheriff Continues Voluntary Cooperation with ICE

Mar 17, 2026

Marin County Sheriff Jamie Scardina announced at a meeting last week that he began limiting his discretionary collaboration with...

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Pacific Sun E-edition

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FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County