Here’s a Marin County roundup with a spotlight on local achievements. The region’s compassion and civic leadership really shine through, whether it’s a national media honor for a Mill Valley animal advocate, a big win for public health, or new faces leading the Marin Housing Authority and College of Marin.
From San Rafael to Kentfield, you can feel the Bay Area’s sense of community pulsing through every neighborhood.
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Marin’s heart for animals earns national attention
In Mill Valley, Marcy Berman has always been that neighbor who’ll show up when a rabbit’s in trouble. CBS News gave her the Bay Area Icon Award for founding SaveABunny, a nonprofit that’s rescued over 5,000 rabbits since 1999.
Every year after Easter, the group faces the same tough reality: families realize rabbits require more care than expected, and many get abandoned. SaveABunny steps in for communities from Novato to Larkspur and San Rafael, easing suffering and encouraging people to think twice before adopting a pet rabbit.
Saving rabbits, easing Easter heartbreak
SaveABunny’s approach—practical rescue, adoption education, and solid partnerships with local shelters—has become a model for humane outreach from South San Francisco up to the North Bay. But at its core, it’s got that Marin flavor: hands-on, neighborly, and persistent.
This award shows how a Mill Valley idea can ripple through the Bay Area, turning abandoned pets into beloved family members in places like Fairfax and San Anselmo.
A national seal of approval for Marin’s public health work
Marin County Public Health just picked up a major milestone. The Public Health Accreditation Board granted them accreditation, making Marin the 30th California public health entity to earn it.
That’s a big deal, and it signals the county’s dedication to improving services and using data to keep people healthy. Folks in Mill Valley, Marin City, and along the Coastside benefit from this focus.
Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin’s public health officer, says the accreditation reflects a real promise to high standards and ongoing improvement. It’s about serving families, seniors, and kids in places like Kentfield and Novato.
A beacon of standards and service for Marin communities
This recognition shows up in daily life—from quick responses to disease outbreaks in San Rafael to health education in Ross and out near Point Reyes Station. People in towns like Lafayette often look to Marin’s example when talking about public health best practices.
It gives schools, clinics, and faith groups a solid framework for working together, including the Marin Health District and even agencies in Petaluma just over the county line.
New leadership focus at the Marin Housing Authority
The Marin Housing Authority just named Tonia Lediju as its new executive director. She’s stepping in for Kimberly Carroll, who’s retiring after more than 25 years.
Lediju comes in with a tenant-first approach. She wants to listen to residents, staff, and partners, build trust through openness, and focus on housing stability, dignity, and community connections.
Her leadership should help strengthen ties with neighborhoods in Kentfield, San Rafael, and Novato, where affordable housing is a huge concern for many families and seniors.
Leadership with a community-first focus
Practically speaking, that means more direct engagement with residents in public housing in San Anselmo and Fairfax. There’ll be tighter coordination with service providers in Larkspur and clearer budgeting that lines up with the county’s mission.
It’s all about keeping Marin’s neighborhoods—from Greenbrae to the hills of Tiburon—stable and dignified for everyone.
College of Marin marks a centennial with impactful awards
College of Marin, the county’s oldest college, just hit 100 years and celebrated with its first-ever Impact Awards at a gala on April 4. Three people were honored for their service to Marin’s educational scene.
Walter Turner, a longtime professor, received the Employee Impact Award. Kim Mazzuca, president and CEO of the education nonprofit 10,000 Degrees, earned the Community Impact Award.
Louis Bershad, a 1960 alum and founder of SDB Partners, Inc., took home the Alumni Impact Award. The celebration highlighted the college’s journey from its Kentfield roots to a broader reach across Marin, connecting generations from Nevada City out to the North Bay’s lively college network.
Three recipients, one enduring Marin story
From the Kentfield campus to the heart of Novato, the awards highlighted decades of dedication. Faculty, staff, and alumni have shaped Marin’s education ecosystem in ways that are hard to overstate.
The gala captured the region’s habit of celebrating service. It echoed across municipalities, whether you’re in the tram-line corridors of San Rafael or the quiet streets of Corte Madera.
Here is the source article for this story: Milestones: Good news about Marin people
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