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DocLands Returns to the Rafael with Bounty of Documentaries

There’s a certain kind of optimism required to make a documentary right now—a belief that reality is still worth documenting, even as it’s increasingly up for debate. That spirit animates DocLands Documentary Film Festival, the California Film Institute’s annual nonfiction showcase in Marin, which returns in 2026 with a lineup...

Cannundrum: Why Marin has No Pot Shops but...

Marin Restaurateur’s Next Step: Shannon Gregory’s Bar Auklet

VoterPrime Directive, Marin Founder Pursues Digital Solution to...

Larkspur’s Restaurant Picco, now celebrating 20 years, has improved with age.

Picco at 20, Larkspur Restaurant Celebrates Double Decades

Apr 7, 2026

What’s rarer than tuna tartare in Marin’s restaurant scene? Longevity. Plenty of places make a splash; most don’t last....

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Marin theater artists and companies received significant recognition at the 49th San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala

And the winner is…Marin theater artists and productions receive recognition

Apr 7, 2026

Marin theater artists and companies received significant recognition at the 49th San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Excellence...

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I watch a lot of theater, but I would be hard-pressed to name the last time I saw such a talented and cohesive cast," theater reviewer Beulah F. Vega said of Ross Valley Players' 'Value Over Replacement.

Baseball and PEDs at Ross Valley Players

Mar 31, 2026

Value Over Replacement is a baseball statistic measuring how much better or worse you are than a hypothetical average...

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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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“Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time, and Technology,” on view at San Francisco’s di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art through April 11.

Art for a Future Ecology: ‘Ancient Wisdom’ Interweaves Trees, Time and Tech

Mar 31, 2026

What we now know as Muir Woods became a national monument in 1908. But scientists believe the oldest coast redwood...

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Marin Musical Theatre Company's co-directors Katie Wickes and Jenny Boynton have put together an astonishingly talented cast for "jagged little pill."

They Oughta Know: Alanis Morrisette Musical in Novato

Mar 24, 2026

Alanis Morissette’s jagged little pill was released the summer I was 16. To call it part of my life’s...

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With a road atlas in the passenger seat, Andrew McCarthy bailed from the East Coast and tore across the United States looking for friendship.

Friend (Re)Quest: Andrew McCarthy Journeys to the Male Heart of the Matter

Mar 24, 2026

With a road atlas in the passenger seat, Andrew McCarthy bailed from the East Coast and tore across the...

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Pacific Sun E-edition

Pacific Sun E-edition

FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality