Dad Punk, Flood Control & Spring Wildflowers — Marin Living
Dad Punk, Flood Control & Spring Wildflowers in Marin County — Mar 2-8, 2026 Dad Punk, Flood Control & Spring Wildflowers in Marin County — Mar 2-8, 2026 March 2 – 8, 2026 Hey neighbor, Spring is officially in the air and this week's issue is packed. FEMA has thrown a wrench into two major Ross Valley flood control projects, Sausalito's city auditor uncovered $1.37 million in unauthorized spending, and a group of Marin dads calling themselves Le Minivans are making "dad punk" a thing. Plus, two Tiburon teens are launching a music festival for International Women's Day, Paris Baguette is headed to Novato, and the wildflowers on Ring Mountain are starting to pop. If you only read one thing this week, make it the Top Stories . — Your friends at Living in Marin In This Issue → This Week's Best Bets → Top Stories → Crime & Safety → Kids & Family → Local Eats → Social Buzz → Trail of the Week → Events & Things to Do → Real Estate ☀️ Weather & Weekend Outlook Short version: A gorgeous week ahead with a warming trend, zero rain, and highs reaching 70°F by Saturday. Don't forget: clocks spring forward Sunday! Wednesday–Thursday: Morning clouds clearing to sunshine. Highs 63–66°F, lows in the mid-40s. Friday: Broken clouds, high near 69°F. Perfect for an after-work hike. Weekend: The best weather of the week. Saturday hits 70°F with partly cloudy skies. Sunday is mostly sunny at 69°F. ⏰ Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 AM. Set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night. You'll lose an hour of sleep but gain an extra hour of evening light! Editor's Picks This Week's Best Bets 1. 🎸 SheShreds Fest — Larkspur Two Tiburon teen guitarists organized this girl-led music festival at Marin Country Mart for International Women's Day. Live sets from Pretty Riot and Catfight, plus vendors and community vibes. Sunday, March 8, 4–8 PM. Tickets $14.64–$17.85. Proceeds benefit SHE-CAN leadership scholarships. 2. 🎵 Le Minivans at Smiley's Saloon — Bolinas Five Marin dads who play "dad punk" are bringing their fast, funny songs about school drop-offs and getting old to Bolinas. Saturday, March 7, 8:30 PM. Free admission, donations welcome. RSVP at smileyssaloon.com. 3. 🌼 Wildflower Season at Ring Mountain — Tiburon Spring wildflowers are starting to bloom on the Phyllis Ellman Loop Trail. Milkmaids, buttercups, and Fremont's camas are popping up alongside jaw-dropping views of the Bay and Mt. Tam. A perfect weekend outing for families. 4. 🎭 One For All Solo Festival — San Rafael A new solo performance festival curated by Josh Kornbluth opens this weekend at Marin Shakespeare Company, 514 Fourth Street. An intimate showcase of storytelling and one-person shows. Top Stories The Big Stuff This Week 🌊 FEMA Halts Two Ross Valley Flood Control Projects — Kentfield & San Anselmo Marin County has suspended a major Corte Madera Creek flood control project after FEMA determined the remaining work would increase downstream flooding risk. A separate project to remove Building Bridge 2 in San Anselmo is also stalled, requiring unanimous consent from 12 downstream property owners. The county's 20-year stormwater fee sunsets in June 2027, and $3 million in state grant funds expire at the end of March, adding urgency to the impasse. Marin IJ KTVU 💰 Sausalito Audit Uncovers $1.37M in Unauthorized Spending — Sausalito An independent audit found that Sausalito City Hall made $1.37 million in expenditures last fiscal year that were never properly authorized. While the spending could have been approved through normal channels, the lack of oversight raises questions about the city's internal financial controls. Marin IJ 🏘️ Strawberry Seminary Deal Reached After Years of Conflict — Mill Valley Strawberry residents and developer North Coast Land Holdings have agreed to a compromise on the former Golden Gate Baptist Seminary campus. The 127-acre site would see 336 new residences (70 below-market-rate) plus a senior care facility with up to 150 units. The Planning Commission heard an overview on March 2 and will vote on the environmental impact report March 30 before the Board of Supervisors makes a final decision this summer. Marin IJ 💸 Marin County Finds $10.6M for One-Time Projects — San Rafael Marin County supervisors have provisionally approved spending $10.6 million in extra revenue from fiscal year 2024–25. The windfall will fund one-time projects across the county, a welcome boost as the county simultaneously braces for potential state and federal funding cuts that could add $6–10 million per year in social services costs. Marin IJ 🔍 Novato Real Estate Lender Under Investigation — Novato Pacific Private Money, a Novato-based real estate lending and inve