Marin Firefighter News

Firefighters in Marin County do more than fight fires – during their time off, you may have seen them at locations across Marin “Filling their Boots” with donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. On May 1, more than 70 off-duty Marin firefighters raised $32,000 in donations from drivers at seven intersections from Novato to Sausalito.  The donations, collected from passing motorists, will be used to research and treat a range of neuromuscular diseases collectively known as Muscular Dystrophy.

Firefighters in Marin County do more than fight fires – during their time off, you may have seen them at locations across Marin “Filling their Boots” with donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. On May 1, more than 70 off-duty Marin firefighters raised $32,000 in donations from drivers at seven intersections from Novato to Sausalito.  The donations, collected from passing motorists, will be used to research and treat a range of neuromuscular diseases collectively known as Muscular Dystrophy.

The California Legislature has approved a landmark reform that will free up billions of dollars for schools, public safety and other critical services. On a bipartisan vote, the California Senate and Assembly approved ABX1 26, Governor Brown’s proposal to eliminate local redevelopment agencies. 

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Standing Up for Retirement Security: A special report aimed at busting the myths about public pensions and calling out those who seek to scapegoat public employees.

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 Unseasonably cool and blustery weather throughout much of California this spring has led some to hope for a mild fire season. But the wildland experts know better -- thicker vegetation in the spring means more fuel to burn when it dries out in the summer.

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