Giuseppe Ricapito

Larkspur plans to allow teleconference comments during City Council meetings after a nearly yearlong suspension because of racist and antisemitic interruptions.

The City Council also approved ordinances to implement zoning changes to allow for development at identified sites.

Novato has launched an advice center aimed at streamlining the permit process for homeowners, businesses and developers.

The council directed staff to return with additional information about enforcement and fines.

Ross Valley Fire Station 21 is slated to take on an additional firefighter amid a department reorganization and the closure of the Ross Station 18 next year.

Novato officials are modifying the city's investment strategy to seek greater returns.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday to establish school zone speed limits of 15 mph on two-lane streets within 500 feet of the schools, said Town Manager Christa Johnson. The current speed limit is 25 mph.

Ross is evaluating whether to ban pickleball courts on private property.

Fairfax is preparing to evaluate the maintenance and repair needs of key town-owned properties.

The noise limit for exterior use areas is set at 55 decibels in the town. Courts must be at least 250 feet from residences to comply, a staff report said.