San Anselmo News

You know summer is around the corner when the food festivals start in earnest. First up is the Marin Greek Festival from May 24 to 26 with authentic Greek specialties in abundance.

A fountain is a center piece in the dining room of Auryn Thai Cuisine in San Anselmo, Calif.

Bea Johnson, a Mill Valley resident and author of "The Zero Waste Home," will be featured in a panel discussion sponsored by the San Anselmo Quality of Life Commission and set for 7 p.m. June 4 at San Anselmo Town Hall.

Richard Rojo, right, with fellow San Rafael fire recruits are briefed before training in Ross Valley Fire department's burn trailer on Monday, May 13.

This is sponsored by the San Anselmo Quality of Life Commission, and is moderated by Barbara Thornton, Former Mayor.

Liz Dahlgren, who will temporarily fill the opening created by the resignation of former Councilwoman Lori Lopin, took the oath of office at the San Anselmo Town Council meeting Wednesday.

The town of San Anselmo's financial advisory committee is recommending the Town Council consider putting a sales tax measure on the ballot to help pay for maintenance and repair of streets and storm drains.

Not only have we redesigned Patch , but we've spruced up the Patch app too. The news looks better and it's easier to comment on.

Left to right: Sybil Kaufman, Jon Friedenberg and Sandra Otter at the Marin General Hospital Foundation benefactor reception on April 22 in Tiburon.

Summer camp is almost a rite of the season for some families. For others, summer programs offer kids something to do while mom and dad are at work, a chance to explore a new interest or an opportunity to improve an existing talent.

The American Association of University Women of Marin will hold its annual Spring Awards Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 18 at The Club restaurant at McInnis Park in San Rafael.

An old Garage sign that was recently uncovered while remodel crews were working at 31 Bolinas Road has been safety removed from the building faA§ade and fittingly put on display in Fairfax's new shop named "The Garage." The sign dates back to the 1920s and was found on the front of the building that formerly housed Lydia's Kitchen and will become ... (more)

* Do it: Marin County Veterans Auditorium parking lot, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael; 383-2252; www.goldengateshows.com * What: Take a self-guided Mother's Day tour around the county as artists in Nicasio, Novato, San Anselmo, the San Geronimo Valley and northern San Rafael welcome visitors during Marin Open Studios.

Built in 1998, this home is located in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood of San Anselmo.

A project to replace old water pipes threatens to cause some nasty traffic backups starting next month at the Hub in San Anselmo - one of Marin's busiest intersections.

The San Anselmo Open Space Committee will sponsor its 24th annual benefit for Ross Valley open space at 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road.

The owner of a commercial building on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in downtown Fairfax filed a lawsuit this week against the Town of Fairfax , claiming that the roots of trees planted by the city in front of the building caused its private sewer lateral to break in February, spilling 200 gallons of sewage onto the sidewalk and into the Mine art gallery ... (more)

A 22-year-old Larkspur man pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple drug charges related to a Feb.

Two women who allegedly raided a San Anselmo home for jewelry were arrested Thursday just minutes after a surprise encounter with the homeowner.

The Community Media Center of Marin is struggling to cope with a projected budget deficit of about $250,000 per year over the next three years.