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A Conversation with Derek Johnson, the County Executive for Marin

Marin County Executive Derek Johnson discusses leadership, housing, his vision for the county’s future and bonfires on Limatour Beach in his youth.

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by David Sason
July 27, 2026
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Tiburon’s Stanley Wong on Building Character and Friendships Through MarinChess

How Stanley Wong has helped students gain confidence, focus, and real-life skills through chess.

by Matt Villano
November 17, 2025
Mill valley film festival

Mill Valley Film Festival’s Zoë Elton Reflects on More Than 40 Years as Director of Programming

Zoë Elton reflects on her amazing 40-year journey with the Mill Valley Film Festival and her new curatorial role.

by Ashley Bess Lane
August 18, 2025
Kathy McLeod

What’s a “Crossing God?” Tiburon’s Kathy McLeod on Overseeing 25 Crossing Guards

How a chance stint as a crossing guard led to a new career.

by Jim Wood
August 15, 2025

Larry Mindel: The Maestro Behind California's Italian Restaurant Evolution

Larry Mindel’s influence on Bay Area dining, bringing authentic Italian flavors to life through innovative restaurants.

Larry Mindel with glass of wine
by Ann Wycoff
August 14, 2025
Dan Widmaier, Bolt Threads CEO

Bolt Threads Is Weaving a More Sustainable Future

This biotech startup uses nature-inspired biomaterials like spider silk to replace harmful synthetics and support a sustainable future.

by Annie Gieser
June 1, 2025
Two women sing on stage wearing sparkly bodysuits while a band plays behind them and a large crowd watches.

The Bay Area's Own Taylor Swift: Swifty

Swifty, a local Taylor Swift tribute band, has only grown in following. We talked to lead singer Gillian Eichenberger about her experience.

by Mimi Pinson
May 22, 2025
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Life in the Fast Lane: Toni Breidinger Shares Her Journey on the Racetrack

There are some people who find themselves on the path to their future from a young age; for Toni Breidinger, that path was a racetrack.

by Caitlin Hamer
April 10, 2025

From Paris to Bombay, Author Alka Joshi Takes Readers on a Mysterious Journey in her New Novel

Joshi takes us behind the scenes of her writing process.

by Jessette Long
March 5, 2025

Meet Brian Colbert, Marin’s Newest Supervisor

We caught up with Brian Colbert to gather his thoughts on the big moment and what he plans to tackle first in his newly elected position. 

Brian Colbert Sits at a table in front of a microphone and notebook wearing a purple Hawaiian shirt as he's sworn in.
by Donna Berry Glass
February 5, 2025
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When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
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Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
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In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
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In 1945, a 127-acre hilltop in Strawberry was in t In 1945, a 127-acre hilltop in Strawberry was in the running to become the headquarters of the United Nations. It didn’t happen — instead it became a Baptist seminary, then the site of a failed plan to relocate Branson School, and now the center of a housing lawsuit decades in the making. One property, one wild history. Read the full story in our September issue, and search our archive for more Marin history — link in bio.

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Labor Day weekend, but make it Marin 🏷️ Biolumines Labor Day weekend, but make it Marin 🏷️ Bioluminescent kayak tours in Tomales Bay, live music at Sweetwater, a block party, farmers markets and a cheese ranch heritage trail — basically no excuse to stay home. Swipe for the full weekend lineup and save before it’s gone.

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Let’s take a look inside Made Local Marketplace—vo Let’s take a look inside Made Local Marketplace—voted as one of the best places to get gifts in Marin— for this week’s Best of the County Business Spotlight. 

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When it’s September in Marin and summer is just ge When it’s September in Marin and summer is just getting started 🌞 And speaking of September — we’ve got the month covered, from what to do (calendar’s live) to the community stories that make Marin, Marin.

Yes, it’s foggy today. Yes, it might rain this week. Yes, we’re still calling it summer (starting Friday).

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We asked 7 Marin Magazine staffers to name their f We asked 7 Marin Magazine staffers to name their favorite downtown or town square. We got 7 completely different answers — palm-lined Downtown Larkspur, the open-air shops and patios of Marin Country Mart and even the whimsical Indiana Jones and Yoda sculptures tucked into one staffer’s go-to spot. Swipe through all 7 picks, then settle it for us in the comments: which one’s your favorite?

📷 Downtown Larkspur: Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau
📷 Indiana Jones and Yoda Sculptures: Michael Lingberg
📷 Marin County Mart: Matt Albiani

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A few of our favorite things happening in Marin th A few of our favorite things happening in Marin this September 📅 Swipe through for festivals, live music, art, and everything in between — and save this post, you’ll want to come back to it. New weekly roundups dropping all month, so stay tuned for what to do each week.

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Another week, another Best of the County Business Another week, another Best of the County Business Spotlight! This week, let’s turn towards Club Evexia, voted Best Gym and one of the Best Fitness Classes in Marin 🙌

Club Evexia is also home to several of the Best Personal Trainers in Marin: Jeff Marth, Kat Blair and Tyler Johnson — with Jordan Assadi voted Best Personal Trainer in Marin 🏆

“Real Members. Real Stories. Real Community” – Club Evexia

Are you a member? Comment below!

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Same trails, decades apart 🐴 Simone Delfino Yenni Same trails, decades apart 🐴 Simone Delfino Yenni grew up riding at Miwok Livery in Tennessee Valley — then left Marin for 20 years before coming home to volunteer with the Horse Mounted Patrol, now patrolling those same Headlands trails on horseback. Her full essay on coming full circle — link in bio. 

👋 And if you see her out on the trails, say hi!

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