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Singles TGIF Party

Bogie's Too

August 9, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Posted by: Rich Gosse - June 17, 2019 - 1:40pm

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The Marin Post
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- Marin County
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Celebrating 4 Years of the Marin Post! Fundraising Drive!

Posted by: Marin Post - June 14, 2019 - 1:45pm

Since June of 2015, the Marin Post has worked hard to bring you articles, news, and information unavailable anywhere else in the San Francisco Bay Area. PLEA... … more »
Assembly Democratic Caucus
- blog
- SF Bay Area
- Housing
Bill For Bay Area's First Regional Housing Finance Agency Advances

Posted by: Sharon Rushton - June 14, 2019 - 1:05pm

Assembly Bill 1487 (Chiu), the "San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act”, advanced from the State Assembly to the State Senate. It will be heard by th... … more »
AgFunder
- news
- International
- Food & Nutrition
Supermarkets Chew Over What Food Will Be Like in 2169, And It’s Kind of Bonkers

Posted by: Marin Post - June 14, 2019 - 9:32am

A new Report reads like a biblical prophecy with visions of deserts and outer-space turning into rich farmland replete with biodiversity and zero food waste. Other glimpses are a little more jarring, like the matter-of-fact mentions of microchips in the mind, and intravenous drips providing our essential sustenance. … more »
Richard Hall, Planning for Reality
- blog
- San Rafael
- Housing
San Rafael Misled Into Abdicating Local Zoning Control

Posted by: Richard Hall - June 14, 2019 - 8:36am

On the evening of Wednesday 12th May, San Rafael quietly began to move towards a new zoning format called "form-based codes." Adopting these types of zoning regula... … more »
Courtesy of 'The Spy Who Fell to Earth'
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- National
- Media & Film
The Spy Who Fell to Earth

Posted by: Don Schwartz - June 13, 2019 - 9:21pm

“The truth, it’s in the eye of the beholder.” Dr. Ahron Bregman It is the 1970s. Amongst other activities, Egyptian businessman Ashraf Marwan is a spy. He has ap... … more »
Barbara Kruger
- news
- National
- Environment & Animals
Climate Change Is the Symptom. Consumer Culture Is the Disease

Posted by: Marin Post - June 11, 2019 - 5:05pm

To save the planet, mankind must rapidly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. But where should we be reducing those emissions from? What would make the biggest difference? … more »
PBS.org
Gov. Gavin Newsom finally abandons regressive water tax

Posted by: Bob Silvestri - June 9, 2019 - 6:50pm

Governor Newsom finally figures out the simple truth about what a "regressive" tax is and how it impacts the poor and middle class the most. Better late than never. … more »
TEDx
- notices
- Marin County
- Community
Plan B: Alternative Ideas for an Uncertain Future

College of Marin

September 14, 2019
6:00 pm

Posted by: Marin Post - June 8, 2019 - 6:37pm

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- Novato
- Arts & Culture
Pacific Empire Chorus: Sip and Sing Event

Bel Marin Keys Yacht Club

June 19, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Posted by: Lara Brown - June 8, 2019 - 6:21pm

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Letters

Wiener’s gut-and-replace a bad tactic

State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco is using shameful tactics to pass ill-conceived housing legislation. His behavior tarnishes his reputation and worsens already low approval ratings of his colleagues. In May, Wiener’s high-density housin... more »
Susan Kirsch
Pension reform isn't happening fast enough

This terrific editorial will appear in tomorrow's edition of the Marin IJ. Over the years, since CSPP was first founded (8 years ago next Thursday, June 13, to be precise), there has been little support for pension reform voiced by the local pr... more »
Jody Morales
20 years of Geomorphing

The following letter was sent to Marin County Supervisors Sears, Rodoni, Arnold, Connelly, and Rice. Supervisors, I note your upcoming June 4th Board of Supervisors meeting with the Draft Minutes’ reference to continued and expanded expenses of ... more »
Garril Page
Time for MCE to get close scrutiny on pricing

MCE’s prices are manipulated so that they are just below Pacific Gas and Electric's prices. MCE’s claim that natural gas costs are driving up its prices is not supported by the market. Natural gas futures are relatively stable over the coming y... more »
Jim Phelps
ABAG monthly report prepared for Marin County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers

Attached is my written monthly report, which I submit to the Marin County Council of Mayors and Council Members (MCCMC) on ABAG. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT Feel free to route to others. Back issues of this report can be found on the ... more »
Pat Eklund
The Coming Pension Crisis Is So Big That It's a Problem for Everyone

This column by John Mauldin is self-explanatory so I’m posting it without any comments. It might be a good idea to forward this article to your elected representatives, including your school district trustees. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FORBES ARTIC... more »
Jody Morales
Financial Advisers Can Help Government Workers Understand Their Imperiled Pensions

This Forbes article is particularly interesting because it is addressed to the public sector workers. CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE This is something CSPP has attempted to stress, i.e. that if something isn't done to stabilize public pensions, tha... more »
Jody Morales
With a growing 100k pension club, California's pension problem only gets worse

Another "must share" which ran in several So. California newspapers. The takeaway is in the last two paragraphs: CLICK HERE TO READ THE EDITORIAL "Taxpayers should know that pension costs will go up for years to come. Tax hikes at this point will o... more »
Jody Morales
RVSD Should Deny the Heartwood Charter Petition

A letter sent to the Board of the Ross Valley School District. This letter is in regards to the special meeting on April 17th where the Board will consider a charter petition from the Heartwood Educational Collaborative. Dear RVSD Board and Superi... more »
Charles Cornwell
Sustainable TamAlmonte's Letter To The Senate Governance & Finance Committee re: OPPOSE SB-50

The California Senate Governance and Finance Committee will vote on Senate Bill 50 (Wiener) on April 24, 2019. The following letter urges the committee to oppose the bill. DATE: April 10, 2019 FROM: Sustainable TamAlmonte, 215 Julia Ave., Mill Va... more »
Sharon Rushton
Here’s an alternative to MMWD rate hike plan

The Marin Municipal Water District proposes all customers regardless of water use pay a property tax that for residential users would be $163.50 or $408 per year, plus annual inflation. Apart from the questionable legality of imposing the charge as ... more »
Paul Premo
Brown Act Violation in Novato - Meeting Notice for Economic Development Advisory Committee

The following letter notice has been sent to the City of Novato City Manager Candelario and the Novato City Council, The Ralph M. Brown Act requires 72 hours notice of the agenda of any government body in order for the public to participate in l... more »
Tracey Ruiz