9+ hour, 53+ min ago  (431+ words) Dads sometimes seem like an endangered species in modern America. Currently about 18 million American kids under the age of 18 live in single-parent homes. There are about 3 million single men solo parenting today, but the vast majority of single-parent homes are…...

7+ hour, 35+ min ago  (100+ words) Marin Independent Journal The Novato City Council has approved a proposed Costco gas station that has generated extensive public pushback for years. Read the story Marin boy's death prompts new gate safety standards MCE announces exit of chief executive Fairfax…...

23+ hour, 17+ min ago  (1929+ words) Grief recovery group: presented by Griefshare at 6 p. m. in person through June 28 at Trinity Community Church at 1675 Grand Ave. in San Rafael. Register at find. griefshare. org/groups/286144 or call 415-456-1795. Morning minyan: presented by Congregation Kol Shofar at 7: 15 a. m. in person at…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago  (498+ words) The largest succulent show and sale in Northern California takes place this weekend in San Francisco. This year's theme is beyond the desert, inviting garden lovers to think outside the box when it comes to succulents and cacti. Many of…...

8+ hour, 57+ min ago  (409+ words) Corte Madera has selected two consulting firms to help prepare a strategy for economic growth. The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate up to $145, 000 for Good City Co. of Redwood City and Economic & Planning Systems Inc. of Oakland. "What…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (363+ words) By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writers With growing numbers of borrowers in default, the Trump administration pitched the temporary, 1% reduction in student loan interest rates as a salve for those struggling with repayment. Education Undersecretary Nicholas Kent…...

5+ hour, 39+ min ago  (294+ words) A fun summer scavenger hunt in Marin will get underway during the month of July. Designed to celebrate Marin's creative spirit, the free scavenger hunt, put on by Marin Arts, is open to both residents and visitors. All qualifying participants…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1260+ words) After reading the letter by Jasmin Batz, published June 10 with the headline "We can do more to help lonely seniors in our community," I would like to mention a program in Marin County that does just that " it helps seniors…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (354+ words) Hunter Biden told podcaster and UFC commentator Joe Rogan that he's up for fighting Donald Trump Jr. " anywhere except on the White House lawn. The son of former President Joe Biden issued his challenge to President Trump's oldest offspring in…...

10+ hour, 17+ min ago  (763+ words) In Sonoma County, there is no shortage of distinctive places to stay. Options range from boutique inns with Japanese-inspired soaking tubs to glamping resorts with furnished tents. For travelers who want to immerse themselves in Wine Country, however, few accommodations…...