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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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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Bay City Beat: Weekend of Feb. 13-15, 2026 – Radio Sausalito
This week’s events presented by Local News Matters and Bay City News include storytelling in Mill Valley, Valentine’s themed musical shows in Mill Valley, Fairfax, Tiburon and Novato, comedy in San Rafael, magic in San Anselmo, and a Valentine’s Day fundraiser with puppies, also in San Anselmo.
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Local News Matters: Week of Feb. 9, 2026
I’m Ruth Dusseault. You’re listening to Local News Matters, local headlines from the Bay Area. Tiburon tangles over zoning. Santa Clara protects its immigrants. A new report warns of dire circumstances for regional public transit. The city of San Rafael embraces new public art, and Sausalito honors Marinship welder in declaring Black History Month..
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Local News Matters: Week of Feb. 2, 2026
San Rafael is adjusting to sea level rise. A Google engineer is caught stealing. Super Bowl planners prepare for the presence of more ICE officers. Alameda County authorizes ICE-free zones. Rosie the Riveter might be added to the name of a bridge.
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Local News Matters: Week of Jan. 26, 2026
San Rafael gets a plan for sea level rise. Marin County asks for emergency relief funds. A federal judge rejects Trump’s request to dismiss a San Francisco law suit. Protesters pack a Marin Supervisors meeting. And the South Bay goes on alert for the Superbowl.
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Local News Matters: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
An emergency proclamation is issued in Marin County. Tiny cabins are debated in San Rafael. Affordable housing finds a new way into the Canal neighborhood. Indigenous victims seek better protection during Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Prefabricated housing arrives in Marin City.
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