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San Rafael I-580 connector proposal heads to environmental review
Posted: October 26, 2023
Marin transportation officials are gearing up to launch a two-year environmental review of the proposed connector between Highway 101 and Interstate 580 in San Rafael.
Caring for the Community
Posted: October 25, 2023
Kaiser Permanente has long partnered with local organizations working to improve access to health care, mental and behavioral health, economic opportunity, education, and housing. These community health partnerships also align with our mission to improve health equity and eliminate structural racism as primary health issues in our communities.
Marin Voice: Togetherness Key to Building County’s Housing Future
Posted: October 6, 2023
The Canal neighborhood has long struggled with poor housing conditions, rising rents and the constant threat of eviction. When community members are forced to leave the Canal neighborhood, they often have no choice but to leave Marin entirely, as everywhere else in the county is often more expensive. Homeownership, which many of our residents dream of, is often well out of reach.
Marin Marks National Voter Registration Day On Tuesday
Posted: September 18, 2023
Canal Alliance interpreted for Spanish speaking voters at the Marin County Civic Center on Tuesday for Voting Day.
2 under-the-radar sweet makers in Marin
Posted: September 12, 2023
Nadia Montoya, creator and owner of Nadia’s Dessert, was beginning to take strides toward her dream of having her own bakery and café when she lost her nine-year job as a pastry chef at Boca Tavern in Novato and Boca Pizzeria in Novato and Corte Madera at the start of the pandemic.
Marin earmarks money for immigrant youths
Posted: September 3, 2023
Marin County supervisors have approved the use of more than $632,000 in state funds to provide services to recently arrived immigrant youths, most from Central America.
Canal Alliance Receives National Accolade
Posted: August 10, 2023
As part of the 2023 UnidosUS Annual Conference — Canal Alliance was named the 2023 UnidosUS Califor. Regional Affiliate of the Year!
Marin Voice: County communities need stronger protections for renters
Posted: June 23, 2023
As housing costs rise in Marin County, long-term residents face displacement. This piece underscores the importance of stronger anti-displacement measures and affordable housing preservation for a resilient community.
Marin seeks grant for electric vehicle chargers in underserved areas
Posted: May 16, 2023
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to apply for grant money to begin a one-year study of potential locations for publicly accessible charging stations. The study will work to identify willing property owners, project costs and the extent of work needed to construct them.
Marin workforce training program for Latinos bolstered by $524K grant
Posted: April 30, 2023
With the support of a $524,161 grant, Canal Alliance’s workforce development programs can carry forward and expand into new career fields.
