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A vibrant mural depicting a colorful landscape with flowers, mountains, and a butterfly adorns a wall behind a grassy field, with tall trees and a building in the background.

‘Better together’: Novato youth-led public mural shows pride in diversity

by Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

A new mural was unveiled last week at Pocket Park in Novato, marking the completion of a project led by the Racial Equity Subcommittee of the Marin County Youth Commission. The Marin County Youth Commission is a countywide advisory body that gives young people a voice in local government and community issues. Founded in 1969, […]

Three individuals and a dog pose together on a bench outdoors, surrounded by festive holiday decorations.

Crime & Public Safety

GoFundMe started for sons of Novato woman fatally struck by car Monday night

by Adam Sutro, Bay City News August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

A large group of people gather indoors, some standing in line and others conversing near tables.

New Sunset District clubhouse offers gathering space for older residents

by Alise Maripuu, Bay City News August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

A young child receives a green stuffed animal from a smiling vendor at an outdoor market stall, while another person observes nearby.

Noe Valley Night Market gives neighbors a place to gather, eat and listen to music

by Julian Caballero, Bay City News August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

A group of people in blue robes play traditional drums outdoors.

Arts & Entertainment

4th annual Mendocino Obon Festival celebrates Japanese culture

by Savana Robinson, Bay City News August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Berkeley WIC program to host free family picnic Friday

by Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Local News

Stockton says goodbye to downtown library as facility closes for three-year renovation

A bright yellow Oakland Blazers baseball jersey and cap rest on a green picnic table at an outdoor event.

‘Oaksterdam Blazers’ take the field at Raimondi Park for cannabis themed Oakland Ballers game day

by Lloyd B. Davis, Bay City News August 2, 2026August 3, 2026

A group of young people and adults pose together in front of a large screen displaying a colorful emblem, with some kneeling and others standing.

Science, Nature & Technology

‘AI for good’: Oakland youth showcase AI-powered apps to tackle community issues

by Lloyd B. Davis, Bay City News July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

A group of people, including a person in a light-colored jacket, applauds outdoors near a street sign reading "Connecticut" and "Art Agnos Way" under a clear blue sky.

‘The Art Agnos way’: Former San Francisco mayor honored with Potrero Hill street

by Eric Urbach, Bay City News July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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