Richard Halstead is a reporter at the Marin Independent Journal. He covers a range of topics including Marin County news, politics, health care, social services, and housing, with a particular focus on urban design, real estate development, and sustainable agriculture. Richard has been featured in several publications, including The Mercury News, North Bay Business Journal, and The Press Democrat.
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Richard Halstead's coverage is heavily focused on local government announcements, legal policy regulations, and topics related to Marin County and its housing issues. He appears particularly interested in reporting on changes in housing regulations, ballot measures, affordable housing initiatives, and the impact of these policies on the community.
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By: Richard Halstead
Marin County has reached a new two-year agreement with its largest union.
By: Richard Halstead
The funding will help pay for a slate of renovations and safety improvements projected to cost $8.8 million.
The federal funding is intended to help operations that left the Point Reyes National Seashore to restart elsewhere in the North Bay.
By: Richard Halstead
Local authorities want to use a service offered by Peregrine Technologies, but skeptics are concerned about how the information would be used.
Three of the six dairies that closed in the Point Reyes National Seashore this year will share nearly $950,000 in federal funds secured by Rep. Jared Huffman.
By: Richard Halstead
Three exiting Point Reyes ranches sought help from a $1 million fund secured by Rep. Jared Huffman for North Bay dairy assistance.
By: Richard Halstead
Living By Richard Halstead, The Marin Independent Journal, Novato, Calif. The Tribune Content Agency May 27, 2026 12:44 PM
By: Richard Halstead
Tres de las seis lecherías que cerraron en el Área Nacional de la Costa de Point Reyes a principios de este año, Spaletta Dairy, Kehoe Family Farm
By: Richard Halstead
A campaign to preserve hundreds of acres in central Marin County is culminating after more than 40 years.
By: Richard Halstead
Marin County might permit people to ride class 1 electric bikes in county open space preserves where conventional bikes are allowed.
