Nels Johnson
San Jose Mercury News
San Rafael, CA, United States
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Marin officials fight attempt to oust ranchers from National Seashore
Marin County officials are rallying to support ranchers in the fight against a lawsuit they think would end cattle and dairy operations in the Point Reyes National Seashore. → Read More
Marin officials fight attempt to oust ranchers from National Seashore
Marin County officials are rallying to support ranchers in the fight against a lawsuit they think would end cattle and dairy operations in the Point Reyes National Seashore. → Read More
Marin: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard rehab project stokes anxiety over traffic, safety
The 2.5-mile stretch of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between Highway 101 and Ross is due for pavement and other improvements over the next two years. Although a proposal to squeeze bicycle lanes on either side of the boulevard has been abandoned, bike use remains an option along a stretch of wide roadway shoulder in Kentfield. Some fear the program aggravates congestion and continues to pose… → Read More
Marin pension system to award cost of living bumps of 2 percent to 4 percent
About 2,900 retirees and beneficiaries who get county pension checks are in line for cost of living raises of from 2 percent to 4 percent that will cost nearly $3 million a year.“Of this group, less than 2 percent will be eligible for a → Read More
Marin officials honor Trout Unlimited’s fishery conservation work
The North Bay chapter of Trout Unlimited, Marin’s veteran fisheries conservation group, was honored this week as the Board of Supervisors issued a resolution of commendation for nearly a half century of public service.Former Supervisor P → Read More
2 Ross Valley supervisorial candidates about even in campaign fundraising
Supervisor Katie Rice and a competitor for her 3rd District seat, Larkspur Councilman Kevin Haroff, ran about even in campaign fundraising in 2015, but Rice ended the year with twice as much money in the bank.Rice reported campaign contribution → Read More
Marinwood Plaza housing-retail development application expires
A nonprofit developer’s application to build an 82-unit residential and commercial complex at Marinwood Plaza has expired, leaving the future of the shopping center site in limbo.“There is no current application for the Marinwood → Read More
$98,000 county consultant will study road sediment
A Berkeley consultant will lend county public works officials a hand by studying the sediment generated by paved roads in the Lagunitas Creek watershed.Stillwater Sciences was hired by county supervisors for $97,812 as a technical consultant to → Read More
County OKs 6% garbage rate hike for Marin Sanitary
Garbage rates are headed up again for 4,000 customers in unincorporated neighborhoods stretching from San Rafael to the Ross Valley.The Board of Supervisors approved rate hikes of nearly 6 percent Tuesday, pushing the average tab for a 32-gallo → Read More
Marin County shuns rent control, eviction curbs
Rent control and “just eviction” measures were put on the back burner as county officials reaffirmed policy initiatives including preserving existing affordable housing through acquisition programs.Easing second-unit rules, provid → Read More
Marin hails deal to preserve Fairfax complex as affordable housing
A plan by the Ecumenical Association for Housing to buy out a financial partner in order to preserve the 27-unit Piper Court apartments complex above Manor School in Fairfax as affordable housing was applauded by county supervisors who approved a $675 → Read More
Marin cracks down on teen drug, drinking parties
A county “social host” ordinance designed to crack down on teen drinking parties was expanded to target use or possession of pills, pot and other controlled substances.The Board of Supervisors enthusiastically approved the move Tu → Read More
Marin public housing chief gets four-year contract
Officials approved a four-year contract for Housing Authority chief Lewis Jordan on Tuesday, saying his “leadership continuity and stable oversight” is needed to guide improvement of public housing in Marin City and elsewhere.Jord → Read More
Big bucks flow into Supervisor Kate Sears’ re-election campaign
More than $100,000 has poured into Supervisor Kate Sears’ campaign for re-election to the county board, more than twice as much as collected by challenger Susan Kirsch.Sears reported contributions totaling $105,528 last year, listed expe → Read More
Autodesk layoffs involve hundreds, but firm skirts specifics on Bay Area workers
Exactly how many of Autodesk's 800 local workers will be laid off isn't a matter the company is willing to discuss, said Noah Cole, an Autodesk spokesman. → Read More
Autodesk layoffs involve hundreds, but firm skirts specifics on Bay Area workers
Exactly how many of Autodesk's 800 local workers will be laid off isn't a matter the company is willing to discuss, said Noah Cole, an Autodesk spokesman. → Read More
Marin seeks more details on Strawberry plan for Branson School, 304 homes
A controversial plan for 304 homes and a high school campus on Strawberry’s seminary tract failed to clear its first hurdle at the Civic Center, where planning officials concluded the project’s permit submittal was incomplete.Nort → Read More
Consultant tab mounts for Ross Valley flood program
The tab for a Ross Valley flood control consultant initially hired for $110,000 has soared tenfold, with a $200,000 authorization this week including pay for studying another consultant’s study.CH2M-Hill of Oakland is on the job, with th → Read More
Marin Civic Center volunteer program logs record 7,696 participants
Nearly 7,700 people participated in the Civic Center’s celebrated volunteer and internship program last year, providing 253,554 hours of their time valued at more than $10 million.Last year’s program enrolled more volunteers than → Read More
Marin social host teen drinking law toughened to include pills, pot
County officials intend to add use or possession of pills, pot and other controlled substances to a social host ordinance initially designed to crack down on teen drinking parties.The Board of Supervisors tentatively endorsed the move Tuesday a → Read More