Heat Advisory, Saloon Reopening & Affordable Housing — Marin Living
Heat Advisory, Saloon Reopening & Affordable Housing in Marin County — Mar 12-18, 2026 Heat Advisory, Saloon Reopening & Affordable Housing MARCH 12 – 18, 2026 Hey neighbor, Summer seems to have arrived early this week! As temperatures spiked into the 90s, we saw a flurry of activity across the county. The historic Old Western Saloon in Point Reyes Station has reopened under new ownership, a major affordable housing project in West Marin took a big step forward, and Sausalito is celebrating its local culinary scene with Restaurant Week. 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 → Real Estate → Local Eats → Social Buzz → Events & Things to Do → Trail of the Week ☀️ Weather & Weekend Outlook Short version: An unseasonable heat wave has prompted an advisory through Friday, but cooler, partly cloudy weather will return just in time for the weekend. Monday-Wednesday: Clear skies and rapidly rising temperatures, with highs reaching the upper 80s to mid-90s inland. Thursday-Friday: The heat peaks. Highs in the 80s along the coast and 90s inland. A Heat Advisory is in effect through Friday evening. Weekend: Relief arrives! Saturday and Sunday will see partly cloudy skies with highs dropping back into the upper 60s. Stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors during the heat wave. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 3 PM and 6 PM. Editor's Picks This Week's Best Bets 1. 🍽️ Sausalito Restaurant Week — Sausalito Sausalito's dining scene is showing off this week! Through March 22, enjoy special prix fixe menus ($25-$55) at local favorites including Copita, Poggio, Sushi Ran, Scoma's, and Le Garage. It's the perfect excuse for a waterfront date night. 2. 🤠 Old Western Saloon Reopens — Point Reyes Station The historic 120-year-old watering hole is back in business. New owner Chris Hulls has preserved the beloved dive-bar ambiance while adding a new lounge and outdoor beer garden. Stop by for "Hot Rods and Honkytonk" on Saturday night. 3. 🌸 Mill Valley Spring Faire — Mill Valley Celebrate the changing seasons at the Mill Valley Community Center this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. This free, family-friendly event features crafts, vendors, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Top Stories The Big Stuff This Week 🏠 Point Reyes Affordable Housing Project Advances — Point Reyes Station Marin County supervisors have approved a land transfer of the former Coast Guard property to a development partnership, a major milestone for creating 54 low-income homes. The county also committed to funding a $2.5 million wastewater treatment facility, overcoming a significant hurdle for the $55.4 million project. Marin IJ 🦅 Avian Flu Detected in Shorebird — Point Reyes Preliminary tests confirmed avian influenza in a dead common murre found at Kehoe Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. While the virus has sickened marine mammals elsewhere in the Bay Area, scientists have not detected it among the local northern elephant seal colony. Marin IJ ⚖️ Sheriff's ICE Cooperation Sparks Pushback — Countywide At a recent TRUTH Act Forum, over 200 attendees demanded Sheriff Jamie Scardina cease all voluntary cooperation with ICE. While Scardina limited his discretionary collaboration in August, the jail still responded to 23 ICE detainer requests last year for individuals accused of serious crimes. Pacific Sun 💰 Mill Valley Council Approves Pay Hike — Mill Valley The Mill Valley City Council voted 3-2 to raise its monthly compensation from $350 to $950, the first increase since 2007. The move follows a 2024 state law allowing municipalities to adjust council pay, bringing Mill Valley in line with Corte Madera, Larkspur, and San Anselmo. Marin IJ 📝 Author Found Dead in Marin Headlands — Sausalito Brian Michael Doherty, 57, an author and editor at Reason magazine, was found dead in the surf near Battery Yates on Saturday night. Authorities believe Doherty, who walked with a cane due to physical ailments, likely suffered a fatal fall while attending an art gathering at the abandoned WWII gun battery. Marin IJ Crime & Safety Stay Safe, Marin 🚨 Fatal Car Plunge at Yacht Harbor — Sausalito A 76-year-old Sausalito man died Monday afternoon after his vehicle plunged into the water at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. A passenger managed to escape before the car sank 10 feet underwater. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. KTVU 🔪 Murder Charge in Homeless Camp Stabbing — San Rafael A 31-year-old woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her 28-year-old neighbor, Alexis Ione Hines, at a homeless encampment on Andersen Drive. The suspect admitted to the stabbing, though the motive remains under investigation. Marin IJ 🚗 County Rejects Claims Over Fatal Crash — Woodacre Marin County has rejected all 15 legal claims related to road conditions stemming from an April 2025 crash th