This post breaks down Streetsblog’s switch to a new comment system, announced April 27, 2026, at 8:35 AM PDT. Here’s how readers—especially in Marin County towns like San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Novato—can sign up, reclaim accounts, and deal with the new administrative notice that now sits above every article.
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What changed in the Streetsblog comment system
The update lets new users register right inside any Streetsblog article. That makes it so much easier for Marin readers to jump into conversations about traffic, transit, and local projects—whether you’re in Sausalito or Tiburon.
Long-time commenters from San Anselmo to Novato still have their old comments and display names. Streetsblog kept those intact during the switch, so you don’t have to start from scratch.
New registrations in comments
- New users can sign up directly in the comments section of any Streetsblog article.
- Returning commenters keep their display names and past comments during the migration.
Returning users and account reclamation
- Returning users need to reclaim their accounts by clicking the Forgot your password? link on the sign-in form.
- Just enter your account email, then follow the verification link to set a new password.
- Everyone has to reset their password because the system couldn’t move passwords over in the migration.
What this means for Marin readers
If you live in San Rafael, Mill Valley, or Corte Madera, you’ll probably notice a smoother login and faster access to debates about local roads, transit funding, and redevelopment. Sausalito’s waterfront and Tiburon’s hillside communities should find commenting more intuitive, even if you’re joining from Point Tiburon or Paradise Cay.
Now, the migration notice shows up as a site-wide banner above the content, not as a regular article. You’ll see it on every Marin County page, whether you’re reading about Highway 101 traffic or ferry service changes in Larkspur and Ross. Got questions? The site offers a direct contact point for help.
Steps for Marin users to navigate the update
- Look for the site-wide administrative notice above the article you’re viewing, whether you’re in San Anselmo or Fairfax. That’s where you’ll get the latest info about access and what to do next.
- If you’re a returning commenter and can’t sign in, just click Forgot your password? and follow the prompts. It’s usually pretty quick to reclaim your account.
- Need help or have questions about the migration? Reach out to the Streetsblog team at the support email: [email protected]
Marin County communities are following key issues, from Marin City to Greenbrae and along Davison Street in San Rafael. The new system tries to keep discussions open while making sure established voices aren’t lost in the shuffle.
It’s about finding a way to keep the history alive and still let new folks jump in, whether that’s at the Corte Madera Town Center, the Marin Civic Center, or neighborhood streets in Ross and Kent Woodlands.
Bottom line for Marin readers: Maybe you’re a longtime commenter in Tiburon who always has something to say about traffic, or you’re new in Novato and just stumbled onto Streetsblog. Either way, the migration should make it easier to join in, less likely you’ll lose your account, and a bit more obvious what to do if you forget your password.
Stay involved. Use the verification link if you need to reset your password. And don’t ignore the administrative notice—it’s your best bet for getting back into Marin’s conversations about what matters here.
Here is the source article for this story: Headlines, April 27
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