The Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) will be conducting sewer infrastructure improvements in Downtown Fairfax as part of its FY 2024/25 Gravity Sewer Improvements Project. Construction is anticipated to begin the week of January 12, 2026, and is expected to take several weeks to complete. The Fairfax work area includes portions of Sherman Avenue and...
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Download the Merchant Parking Pass application. The Fairfax Police Department is now accepting Merchant Parking Permit applications for 2026. Please note that 2025 parking permits are no longer valid. Permit Fees $120 per year Fees are prorated for late applications No refunds for surrendered permits No discounts for second vehicles Replacement permits for lost, stolen,...
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What is happening? The National Weather Service forecasts multiple storm systems impacting Marin County through Friday, bringing periods of rain and wind. Total rainfall from Monday through Friday is expected to range from 4 to 10 inches countywide. The strongest impacts are anticipated on Tuesday, December 23, with wind gusts reaching the 40 mph range....
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What is happening? The National Weather Service is forecasting multiple rain systems to impact Marin County beginning Thursday 12/18, bringing wet and unsettled weather to the region. The first storm, arriving Thursday, is expected to deliver up to 1.5 inches of rain through Saturday. This rainfall may saturate soils, increasing the potential for faster and...
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are accepting public comments on Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) through Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. This long-range regional plan guides growth and investment across the Bay Area’s nine counties and 101 cities—covering transportation,...
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Did you know that Marin residents like you have collectively reduced 14.8 million pounds of carbon emissions each year through the Resilient Neighborhoods program? That’s the equivalent of taking 1,555 gas-powered cars off the road each year! You can help make a difference, too, by joining an online Climate Action Workshop. This hands-on program will...
On November 18, 2025, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its strong opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling and deep seabed mining, in response to federal proposals to expand energy development in Pacific waters. The Board also approved joining the Local Government OCS Coordination Program, a coalition of coastal...
The Town of Fairfax is modernizing its business license program and moving to a new online system for renewals. Beginning January 1, 2026, all business license renewals will be completed digitally — no more paper packets in the mail! And no need to wait until after the holiday closure; renewals and payments can be submitted...
The Ross Valley Fire Department is once again collecting toys to help ensure that children in our Ross Valley communities have a bright and joyful holiday season. Community members are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys at any RVFD fire station, including the Fairfax station, throughout the collection period. Toy donations will directly benefit local children...
On November 16, BPAC members, Town staff, and residents completed a 1.5-mile walk audit to assess connectivity and safety along key routes between the Library, Broadway/Center, Good Earth, and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Participants used AARP’s walk audit worksheet, and their findings—along with results from additional autumn and winter engagement activities—will be presented at the...
Fairfax, CA received a Gold designation from the national Charging Smart program for achieving policies that facilitate the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure. As a Charging Smart Gold designee, Fairfax has adopted nationally recognized best practices to accelerate the deployment of EVs in the community. Fairfax worked with Charging Smart's no-cost technical assistance team to increase...
Marin County, CA – The book is closed on the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election in Marin County, and the County’s Elections Department has some interesting statistics and acknowledgments to distribute. On December 2, Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona certified the election, which included the statewide Proposition 50 about redistricting plus two local measures in Sausalito, two...
Marin County, CA – When paying bills during holiday season preparations, remember this: The first installment of the 2025-2026 property taxes becomes delinquent at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. Marin County taxpayers are asked to pay online, by phone, by mail, or in-person to avoid penalties. Property tax payments can be made online or by phone at (800)...
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and generosity, but it’s also one of the most wasteful times of the year. Between gift wrap, packaging, food waste, and decorations, household waste can increase by over 25% during the holidays. This December let’s embrace the spirit of giving and sustainability by celebrating a Zero...
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The Town of Fairfax’s Recreation and Community Services Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $12,587 through the County of Marin Community Grants and Investment Program. This highly competitive cycle received 177 applications, with 94 organizations selected for funding. This grant will support The Mud Bus Marin, a new mobile ceramics-education initiative...
