Marin County’s Unemployment rate dropped below 6 percent in October 2012 for the first time since December 2008. Meanwhile, San Francisco County’s jobless rate was 6.8 percent and San Mateo’s was 6.3 percent. On the national front, DSNews just posted a News Alert today about the national unemployment rate plunging to a near-four year…
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The Smithsonian magazine recently released their 20 Best Small Towns in America list. Not only was Mill Valley the only one chosen from the Bay Area, it placed in the top five, at #4. The only other town in California to make the list was Laguna Beach, which took the #17 spot. What does…
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, arguably America’s greatest architect, designed more than 1,000 buildings in his 70-year career. And one dog house right here in our marvelous Marin County. This is a great story with two morals: no. 1, even important and famous people are not too proud to take the time to make a child happy…
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Each year the Marin Designers’ Showcase, a fundraising event for the Center for Volunteer and NonprofitLeadership, is held during the month of February and allows the public to visit an extraordinary estate decorated by the best Bay Area designers. You will not be disappointed this year, the showcase home is absolutely spectacular. 425 Belvedere Avenue embodies…
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Whether you have been naughty or nice in 2011, you are invited to attend the 25th year of the Tour de Noel, a Christmas House Tour and Holiday Boutique. Sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ross, this event has become a delightful Marin County holiday tradition. The 2011 Tour de Noel will include its traditional…
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As reported on Larkspur’s official website, the owners of a 115-year old home in Larkspur will receive the City’s first Historic Preservation Award for a private residence. The Larkspur City Council will present the award at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2011 at Larkspur City Hall. The award recognizes extraordinary accomplishments in preservation of the…
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MARIN’S JOBLESS RATE CONTINUES TO DROP The Marin Independent Journal recently reported that Marin’s jobless rate dropped to 7.8 percent in August, down 0.4 percentage points from 8.2 percent in July and 0.6 points from August 2010, according to figures released Friday. The county’s employment was the lowest in the state, although it was still…
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As reported in a recent Marin Independent Journal article, Marin’s jobless rate dipped to 8 percent in June, down from 8.2 percent in the same month of 2010 as the county added 200 jobs year-to-year, according to new figures released Friday. The rate marked a jump up from 7.4 percent in May even as Marin…
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If you have noticed these signs along the road while driving around Tiburon and thought something fishy was going on, you were right! It is the annual salmon release which will take place this Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Blackie’s Pasture. The event is sponsored by the The Tiburon Salmon Institute. More than…
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The city of Mill Valley will have a Mill Valley Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 to celebrate Earth Day. The city is seeking volunteers to help with litter removal and beautification projects from 9 a.m. to noon at parks, schools and other locations in Mill Valley. The cleanups will be…
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