On Saturday, February 7, the Southern Marin Fire Protection District will test its outdoor notification system at 12:00 noon, as part of its regular monthly testing on the first Saturday of each month. The SMFPD wants to know whether floating home residents hear the siren and asks that we fill...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 13 2026 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Outgoing Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that expenses exceeded income in both November...
The highlight of 2025 was Governor Newsom’s signing of rent‑control legislation for Marin County floating homes, which we have reported on extensively. It’s worth remembering that this momentous achievement is just the latest in a long line of FHA accomplishments on behalf of our community. It’s also a reminder of...
Weather models predict Northern California will see a series of rainstorms through the weekend and beyond. According to the SF Chronicle, “A pattern shift to a Pacific ridge regime is favored for the final two weeks of December, which would tilt the odds toward below-normal temperatures and near-normal precipitation in...
The last king tides of winter will roll in on January 2-4 in conjunction with a full moon on Saturday, the 3rd. Consult the interactive tide chart in the Floating Times for specific times and water levels. These extreme tides offer planners a preview of how climate change may reshape...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE NOVEMBER 11 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Lynn Lester has retired as Liberty Dock rep after years of service with Taylor Ray and Kathryn Soter stepping in as the new Dock...
Once again, the Marin Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, will be the scene of Ember Stomp, a chance to learn how we can all prepare for wildfire. Presented by Fire Safe Marin, this free event will run from 10-4 on Saturday, September 6. Highlights include: ✅ Live...
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District (SMFPD) will hold training sessions in various first aid practices from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16. The free trainings, open to ages 8 and up, will cover: Hands-Only CPR Stop the Bleed AED Use Narcan Administration There will be Sidewalk...
As fire season approaches, PG&E has announced a new partnership to help you cope with Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The utility has partnered with the California 211 Providers Network and the Disability Disaster and Access Resources Program to help you prepare and get local support during an outage. 211 is...
Resilient Neighborhoods is offering more free Climate Action workshops to reduce your carbon footprint and prepare your family and community for the impacts of climate change. These 5-meeting online sessions kick off on Sept. 11 and Sept. 17 and cover how to: create a sustainable household, adopt eco-friendly practices, build...