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San Rafael Urges Holiday Shoppers To Think Outside The Box
The city in partnership with Zero Waste Marin is promoting gifts that last a lifetime and won't end up in the landfill.

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The city in partnership with Zero Waste Marin is promoting gifts that last a lifetime and won't end up in the landfill.

The city's Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the option at a meeting Wednesday, The Marin Independent Journal reports.
Dr. John Swartzberg acknowledged the prospect of a coronavirus surge combined with influenza is concerning, the report said.
Protesters plan to demonstrate in front of the Sausalito Police Department later this week in support of Jeremy Portje.
The work began on Nov. 29 with crews helping occupants move their belongings out of the Lee Garner Park construction zone, officials said.
The work began on Nov. 29 with crews helping occupants move their belongings out of the Lee Garner Park construction zone, officials said.
The winners of a "click-off" photo contest will be announced during Tuesday's Artwalk event.
The winners of a “click-off” photo contest will be announced during Tuesday’s Artwalk event.
Chance Cutrano was selected vice mayor amid a reorganization at Town Hall.
The annual holiday event will be held Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
The annual holiday event will be held Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
Berkeley case is linked to a Wisconsin wedding in which one of the attendees recently returned from international travel, officials said.
Parents knowingly sent their infected child to Neil Cummins Elementary, and a coronavirus outbreak followed, district officials said.
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of quality local farms near Berkeley.
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
Fewer Christmas trees will be available this year due to supply chain delays.
Fewer Christmas trees will be available this year due to supply chain delays.
Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of quality tree farms near Novato.
A Christmas tree shortage means families should get a tree earlier than usual.