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Look into the complex cultural and economic landscape awaiting the Class of 2026 as local high school and college graduates enter adulthood. The "Pomp & Circumstance" feature explores how this generation is rewriting the traditional roadmap by adapting to a changing job market, navigating high housing costs and leveraging remote opportunities.

WIN Tickets to the Marin County Fair

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the Marin County Fair in San Rafael, open July 1–5 from 11am–11pm daily! Enjoy five days of rides, concerts, art, shopping, fair food, and community fun. 🎶🎠

Known as the Healthiest and Greenest County Fair on Earth, the award-winning fair features a solar-powered carousel, solar-powered stage, healthy food options, and a family-friendly, smoke-free environment.

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Read our comprehensive county-by-county guide to regional Pride month celebrations kicking off across the North Bay. Plan your season around major community events including the downtown San Rafael Pride Art Walk, Mill Valley's marquee festival and family-focused gatherings at the Marin County Civic Center.

Read the profound story of paralyzed Marin writer James Freebury as he relies on specialized eye-tracking technology to author his Substack novel A Man Comes Down. The "Inner Life" profile highlights his creative journey four years after a critical brain aneurysm, detailing how he weaves classical mythology and literary discipline to navigate life in a locked-in state.

VOTING OPEN: Best of Marin 2026

The Pacific Sun has officially opened the polls for the 2026 Best of Marin. It is time for residents to cast their votes for the outstanding businesses, services, and local personalities that make Marin County exceptional.

Help decide who earns the title of "Best" this year by participating in the official community ballot.

Cast your vote here: www. pacificsun.com/best-of-ballot/ #//

Check out the North Bay Hot Summer Guide to maximize your season with a curated list of regional festivals, concerts and fairs. Highlights include the Mountain Play production of The Wizard of Oz atop Mount Tamalpais and the return of the Western Weekend in Point Reyes Station.

Challenge the pervasive "myth of the perfect mom" as Dr. Angele Close explores the invisible emotional labor and psychological pressures facing modern mothers. The feature advocates for a "good enough" approach to parenting that prioritizes self-trust and humanity over impossible social media standards.

Tea and Tarot: Back to Basics takes place Sunday, May 17, from 12pm to 2pm at The Wu Wei Tea Temple in San Anselmo. This introductory workshop invites participants to explore the fundamentals of tarot cards and symbolism while enjoying premium teas in a relaxed, community setting.

Read more here ➤ wklys.co/4utkxyr

Celebrate the final days of Bay Area Pizza Week as our annual tour continues through Sunday, May 3. Explore our curated list of top-tier pizzerias across Marin and the North Bay to find your perfect slice.

It's time for the annual ritual of collective taste-making: Best of Marin. Nominations are now open for the Best of Marin '26 Readers Poll. Businesses with the most nominations advance to the final voting stage.

Nominate now until May 3 here vote.pacificsun.com and elevate your favorite businesses.