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Marin County is reviewing P6441 for 605 Horseshoe Hill Road, proposing a 3,605-square-foot farmhouse, new septic infrastructure and conversion of two existing homes to agricultural worker housing.
Marin LAFCo lists Dogtown within the Bolinas Fire Protection District's Highway 1 northern service area. The district provides fire response, emergency medical aid and disaster-preparedness education.
NPS historical research says the West Marin settlement was called Woodville beginning in 1871 but retained the popular name Dogtown, associated with hunters' dogs. Marin County restored Dogtownβ¦
NPS describes the McCurdy Trailhead at the north end of Dogtown along Highway 1, with an approximately two-mile climb toward Bolinas Ridge. Hikers should check current trail conditionsβ¦
A May 19 sheriff call-log entry published by the Point Reyes Light records a truck overturning off the highway in Dogtown at 9:54 a.m. The short record doesβ¦
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Read about governor candidates, statewide contests, all 14 statewide propositions, and where to find the official address-specific local ballot for Marin County.
Two candidates are certified for the statewide gubernatorial contest. Explore both independent profiles, including their careers, policy proposals and the unresolved questions. These statewide articles are not local reporting from Dogtown.
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STATEWIDE PUBLIC-SERVICE GUIDE Β· NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION
California Campaign Signs: What's Legal in Marin County?
Political yard signs, roadside billboards and campaign posters follow different rules depending on who owns the land and where the sign stands. Read California58's independently sourced 2026 guide to Caltrans restrictions, the 100-foot electioneering rule, homeowners and tenants, sponsor disclosures and post-election removal. Your city or unincorporated county may have separate deadlines.
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FROM THE COUNTY NEWSROOM Β· REGIONAL COVERAGE
Across Marin County
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Confirmed local activities for Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Marin County, with original organizer links, times, fees, and practical suggestions.
Marin County announced an October 20 hearing on potential issuance of up to $160 million in tax-exempt bonds for Golden Gate Village's second-phase revitalization, notβ¦
Marin County has a $2.5 million participatory budgeting pool and is accepting project applications for grants of $10,000β$250,000 through December 2, with eligibility conditions andβ¦
California 2026: Governor, Statewide Offices & 14 Propositions
Meet the governor candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton and explore an independent source-linked overview of statewide offices and proposed laws. This statewide report is not original reporting from Dogtown.
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