Adrian Rodriguez
Adrian Rodriguez covers San Rafael and the Ross Valley.
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Marin Independent Journal
Federal judge: San Rafael can enforce homeless camping law

The order means the city's updated ordinance regulating the size and location of the camps is now in full effect.

Marin judge: Business can’t blast music at homeless camp

The order is a victory for the occupants of a camp along the Mahon Creek Path in San Rafael.

Marin Transit approves $14M purchase agreement for San Rafael lot

Some city leaders said the move is a bad one for the traffic-plagued, densely-populated and underserved Canal community.

Novato utility considers new options for pump station

The North Marin Water District, facing neighborhood opposition to its preferred project site, has found four other possibilities.

MMWD resumes work on water storage project near Fairfax

The utility is in the first phase of a $25M effort to replace Pine Mountain Tunnel with two 2-million-gallon tanks. Critics say the work could diminish the flow to wildlife...

San Rafael apartment plan switches to seniors’ housing

The developer of a controversial residential complex at 1515 Fourth St. is pivoting to 55 independent and assisted living dwellings and memory care rooms.

Marin stakeholders react to Newsom order on homeless sweeps

The governor's move follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that empowered officials to enforce bans on sleeping in public spaces.

Central Marin sanitation easement adds wrinkle to housing plan near San Quentin

A driveway that is part of the Oak Hills Apartment project would obstruct the sanitation agency's access to an odor treatment site.

San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park renovation to begin this fall

The lead aspect of the project is replacing the heavily used grass sports field with an all-weather artificial turf field that would be useable year-round.