Local News Matters: Week of May 18, 2026

West Marin residents reconsider their wastewater. The new Marin Housing Authority director meets Marin City residents face-to-face. California’s mid-priced wineries face a new reality. Drug-free supportive housing gets scrutiny from medical professionals, and Bruce Lee Day may be coming to California.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of May 15-17, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a free outdoor family film in Mill Valley, classic musical theater in Novato and San Rafael, a huge Irish cultural festival in San Rafael, a local Latino marketplace in San Rafael, a great jazz singer in Larkspur, and storytelling, also in Larkspur.

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Local News Matters: Week of May 11, 2026

A high school newspaper is caught in a free speech controversy. Marin County appoints its first inspector general. Candidates for Marin Board of Supervisors compare solutions for flooding. An obsolete women’s prison could be reopened as an immigration detention center.  The legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman continues.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of May 8-10, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include pop music in Novato, classical music in Kentfield, theater in Mill Valley, classic cars in San Rafael, and local artists selling their wares in Mill Valley and San Geronimo.

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Local News Matters: Week of May 4, 2026

San Francisco opens a drug stabilization center South of Market Street. Candidates for Marin County Supervisor take to a debate. Marin’s School Superintendent explains school funding, as voters face new tax measures on the June 2nd ballot. And Marin supervisor’s consider boosting a microbusinesses pilot program.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of May 1-3, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include an historical play in Kentfield, fine art across the region, classical music in Mill Valley, Marin history celebrations in San Rafael, and pop music with pets in Novato.

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Local News Matters: Week of April 27, 2026

Panelists say climate resilience can start in the neighborhood playground. San Rafael secures a management company for a tiny cabin project. Drug-free supportive housing gets a boost in San Francisco. Cyber scammers hit Novato. Marin County is seeking candidates for a Sherrif’s Oversight Commission.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of April 24-26, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a tall ship celebration and an Open Studios fundraiser in Sausalito; a carnival and acoustic music concert in San Rafael; young poets in Corte Madera and a Frank Sinatra tribute show in Fairfax.

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Week of April 20, 2026

This week, we revisit a special report from Yerba Buena Island. A talk with restoration ecologist Josiah Clark about what it takes to hold onto diversity in the urban landscape.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of April 17-19, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include roots music in Nicasio, a holistic living expo in San Rafael, a mystery author with a new book in Corte Madera, a bilingual version of a Shakespeare comedy in San Rafael, and, in Ross, a free outdoor rock concert and printmaking workshop, which are separate!

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Local News Matters: Week of April 13, 2026

New septic regulations are coming to West Marin. The county pitches in for ranch worker housing. A coastal flood district may be dissolved. The state asks for help developing water resources, and a local gala supports first generation students.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of April 10-12, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a big yard sale in Sausalito, free tastings in Novato, a clarinet-and-piano recital in San Rafael, the Marin Symphony in Kentfield, and notable movies in Larkspur.

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Local News Matters: Week of April 6, 2026

Cattle ranchers race to meet a departer deadline from Point Reyes National Seashore. A major property development in Strawberry moves forward. An environmental screening tool gets screened by local leaders. Funding begins for new experiment in wetland restoration. SMART trains get a boost in service.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of April 3-5, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a piano recital in Kentfield, a fishy fundraiser in Sausalito, standup comedy in San Rafael, Shakespeare in Belvedere-Tiburon and multiple Easter events across the region

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Local News Matters: Week of March 30, 2026

Novato tightens renter protections. Automated license-plate readers face a critical audit. A regional furniture bank finds a larger home. A new study shows the economic costs of mass deportations. The Bay Area adopts big plans for the future

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of March 27-29, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include an open mic in San Geronimo, actor-author Andrew McCarthy in Corte Madera, cover bands in Novato, exhibitions opening at the Bolinas Museum, and epic documentary and chili cookoff in San Rafael (not together)!

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of March 20-22, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a flea market in Novato, crafts fair in Mill Valley, art show in San Rafael, jazz band in Larkspur, kids’ musical in San Rafael and singer-songwriter in Mill Valley.

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Local News Matters: Week of March 16, 2026

A major affordable housing project moves forward in West Marin. Immigration enforcement sparks debate at Marin County public forum. Solano County residents are divided over a massive development. Bird flu has spread to sea lions in San Mateo. A high school state poetry champion heads to the nationals.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of March 13-15, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a free art walk in San Rafael, an Oscars party in Larkspur, two St. Patrick’s-themed musical events in Novato and a storytelling series in San Rafael.

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Local News Matters: Week of March 9, 2026

A breakthrough agreement comes for a major redevelopment in Strawberry. Food insecurity in the Bay Area is on the rise. MUNI makes a pitch for a taxpayer support. West Marin communities may see a rate hike in waste services. Outside Lands Music festival announces a star lineup.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of March 6-8, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include a free antique market in San Rafael, wedding expo in Mill Valley, rock music in Nicasio, a book party in Corte Madera, and an International Women’s Day-themed sailing trip on the Bay.

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Local News Matters: Week of March 2, 2026

Voters will decide on the SMART Rail tax. Cash-strapped BART makes contingency plans. New affordable housing raises questions in Marin City. And Oakland teachers avoid a strike. Marin county launches FixItMarin app.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of Feb. 27-March 1, 2026 – Radio Sausalito


This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include vocal and instrumental jazz shows in Corte Madera and San Rafael, arts and crafts in San Rafael, comedy onstage in Kentfield and an intimate psychic experience in Tiburon. Several are free.

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Local News Matters: Week of Feb. 23, 2026

All avalanche victims have been identified. MarinHealth workers go on strike. Defenders of National Park sue the Trump administration. Stanford University addresses a longer work life. Fake contractors get caught in Marin County.

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Bay City Beat: Weekend of Feb. 20-22, 2026 – Radio Sausalito

This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include comedy in Novato, classical concerts in San Rafael and Santa Rosa, a London National Theatre broadcast in Larkspur, and a crab festival in Sausalito.

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