Good Earth Comes to San Rafael, MC Softball Wins & Elephant Seal Pups in Marin County — Marin Living
Good Earth Comes to San Rafael, MC Softball Wins & Elephant Seal Pups in Marin County Good Earth Comes to San Rafael, MC Softball Wins & Elephant Seal Pups in Marin County FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 1, 2026 Hey neighbor, First things first: we hit 200 subscribers in our first week. That's incredible. We launched last Friday and the response from this community has been amazing — thank you. If you're enjoying this, forward it to a friend in Marin. Word of mouth is everything. Also new: we just launched a Marin Summer Camps guide . If you've got kids, bookmark it. Now for this week — Good Earth is coming to San Rafael, Marin Catholic softball opened with a wild comeback, and it's peak elephant seal pup season at Point Reyes. We've also got the harder stuff, like the MarinHealth strike. But mostly? Good things are happening out here. — Your guide to all things Marin In This Issue → Weather → Best Bets → Top Stories → Crime & Safety → Local Eats → Trail of the Week → Events & Things to Do → Social Buzz 🌦️ Weather & Weekend Outlook Short version: The rain is finally gone. A warming trend brings sunny skies and temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s for the weekend. Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs near 65. Friday: Sunny and warmer, highs near 70. Weekend: Beautiful and sunny. Highs in the low 70s. Perfect for getting outside. Tip: With the amazing weather, it's a perfect weekend for the Marin Arts & Crafts Show or a hike to see the elephant seal pups. Editor's Picks This Week's Best Bets 1. 🎨 See the Marin Arts & Crafts Show — San Rafael Head to the Marin Center Exhibit Hall this weekend (Feb 27-Mar 1) for the annual Arts & Crafts show. It features over 200 artisan exhibits, live music, and wine tasting. A perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. 2. 🍻 Celebrate East Brother Beer Co.'s 9th Anniversary — Mill Valley Tam Tavern in Mill Valley is hosting a 9th anniversary party for East Brother Beer Co. on Saturday, Feb 28. Expect live music, an outdoor beer garden, and a special taco menu. Great vibes for a weekend evening. 3. 🐘 See the Elephant Seal Pups — Point Reyes It's peak season for elephant seal pups at the Point Reyes National Seashore. The easy 0.5-mile walk to the Elephant Seal Overlook at Chimney Rock offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. Go now while the pups are still there! Top Stories The Big Stuff This Week 🛒 Good Earth Natural Foods to Open New Store — San Rafael Great news for San Rafael shoppers: Good Earth Natural Foods has announced plans to open its third Marin County store in the redeveloped Northgate Mall. The 21,300-square-foot store is expected to open in spring 2027 and will create over 200 new jobs. SFGate 🥎 Marin Catholic Softball Opens Season with Wild Win — Kentfield The Marin Catholic softball team kicked off their season with a thrilling 10-9 comeback victory over St. Ignatius. Thalia Morales hit a game-tying triple, and Anna Held followed with the go-ahead single in a dramatic finish. Marin IJ 🏥 MarinHealth Workers Strike Over Costs — Greenbrae Nurses and healthcare workers at MarinHealth Medical Center are on strike, citing rising health insurance costs and wages that aren't keeping up with the high cost of living. The situation was intensified by a controversy involving the Marin Health Board Chair. Reddit r/Marin 💔 Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Marin County Mothers — Tahoe Area The Marin community is in mourning after a deadly avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area took the lives of nine people, including three mothers from Marin County: Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, and Kate Vitt. The tragedy has sparked conversations online about backcountry safety. KQED 📱 County Launches 'FixItMarin' App for Residents — Unincorporated Marin Tired of potholes and illegal dumping? There's an app for that. Marin County just launched FixItMarin, a new tool for residents in unincorporated areas to easily report non-emergency issues. It's a solid step from the county's new Office of Digital Innovation to make life a little easier. Marin County 🏘️ 42-Unit Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward — Marin City A new 42-unit affordable housing development on Drake Avenue in Marin City is proceeding. While some community members have raised concerns about gentrification, the project aims to provide much-needed housing with a mix of voucher-based and deed-restricted units. Marin IJ Crime & Safety Stay Safe, Marin 🚔 DUI Arrest in Mill Valley A 20-year-old Mill Valley woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI, assault with a deadly weapon, and driving over 100 mph after nearly colliding with a sheriff's sergeant's vehicle. Marin IJ 🔫 Man Shot on Highway 37 — Novato A 50-year-old man was shot multiple times and found at the side of Highway 37 in Novato. The incident is under investigation, and a portion of the highway was closed for several hours. NBC Bay Area 👨⚖️ Roofi