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Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin – January 25th, 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021

Improved forecasts prompt state to move county back to purple status San Rafael, CA – The surge in COVID-19 across the Bay Area is showing signs of slowing, leading the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to lift the regional stay-home order for the Bay Area and statewide, effective immediately. CDPH conducts forecasts to predict...

Drake Blvd. Renaming Discussion Monday, January 25 at 6pm

Posted on January 22, 2021

Supervisors Katie Rice and Denis Rodoni will be hosting a community Zoom on Monday, January 25 at 6pm for residents/businesses along the unincorporated communities along the SFD corridor regarding road renaming. The Zoom meeting will include a summary of outreach to date, presentation of the research gathered (e.g. cost, impact to businesses/residents), historical information on...

Marin Vaccine Distribution Focuses on 75 and Older – Interest Form Available to Help Future Groups Know When it’s Their Turn

Posted on January 22, 2021

San Rafael, CA – Marin County Public Health and healthcare providers have committed to focusing vaccination efforts across the county for residents age 75 and older, in a joint strategy designed to save lives. Over the past month, local interest in the COVID-19 vaccine has grown large, which bodes well for turning the pandemic tide...

Town Hall Offices Closed, Monday January 18th, in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Posted on January 15, 2021

Town Hall Offices Closed, Monday January 18th, in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Police Dispatch will remain open 24/7

Rental Assistance Available

Posted on January 5, 2021

The Town Council has established a Residential Rental Assistance Program to assist extremely low-income Fairfax renters whose household incomes were adversely affected by COVID-19. The program is administered by St. Vincent de Paul and Ritter Center. They will inform applicants of the program requirements. Funds are limited and provided on a first-come, first serve basis. If you...

What is Allowed to Operate Under the Current Regional Stay Home Order?

Posted on December 18, 2020

As of, December 8 at 12pm, the State of California’s Regional Stay Home Order is in effect for Marin County. Under the Stay Home order, all gatherings with members of other households are prohibited, except as expressly permitted in the State’s Regional Stay Home order. The intent of the order is to reduce gatherings and activity in...

Free Covid Testing Options Expanded for Ross Valley

Posted on December 18, 2020

Ross Valley residents will soon have access to free COVID-19 testing by oral swab. The County of Marin has partnered with Curative to offer coronavirus testing by online appointment for anybody, whether insured or not. A testing site will be open each Tuesday, starting December 22, at the United Market parking lot (100 Red Hill Avenue) in San Anselmo...

Town Council Declares Election Results and Selects New Mayor and Vice Mayor

Posted on December 3, 2020

At their meeting on December 2, 2020, the Town Council bid a fond farewell to John Reed, and welcomed newly-elected Councilmember Chance Cutrano. Incumbents Barbara Coler and Bruce Ackerman were elected to a third and second term, respectively. All three Councilmembers took the Oath of Office and began their new terms. The Council thanked Mayor...

Council Adopts Ordinance and Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Permits to Allow Businesses to Provide Outdoor Dining etc. through May 2021

Posted on November 11, 2020

To read the ordinance and resolution, visit our Recent Ordinances page.

Election Department Notice of 1% Manual Tally

Posted on November 10, 2020

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