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San Rafael approved a $208.2M budget that keeps police and fire funding intact but leaves projected gaps; staff are testing transfer‑tax and public‑safety ballot options.
Jun 22, 2026
San Rafael Pushes Through $208 Million Budget As Tax Hikes Loom
Jun 20, 2026
San Rafael Moves In As Marinwood Firehouse Runs On Fumes
Jun 19, 2026
Napa Snags Marin Legal Veteran Renee Giacomini Brewer As Next City Attorney
Jun 10, 2026
Coyotes, Cameos And Cash: Inside San Francisco's Big-Money 'Comeback City' Pitch
San Rafael will absorb Marinwood’s fire staff over a three‑phase plan starting July 1, with a $350K city payment to shore up staffing and a path toward full consolidation.
Renee Giacomini Brewer will take over as Napa's city attorney Aug. 24 under a three‑year, $290,000 contract after City Council approval.
A new, celeb‑filled short called "Comeback City" frames San Francisco’s rebound — and campaign filings show who paid for the pitch.
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