San Rafael has several local newspapers that are available in print as well as online versions. Most publications cover local news, opinion, and local government and offer readers a guide to area entertainment and restaurants.
Marin Independent Journal
Marin Independent Journal is a Marin County Daily newspaper with local news for Marin County cities, including San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Corte Madera, and others. Marin Independent Journal features opinion columns, lifestyle stories, sports reporting, some national news, and business news. In addition to the print version which is available for home delivery, the paper is also available in a mobile edition with mobile alerts.
San Rafael/Terra Linda News Pointer
San Rafael/Terra Linda News Pointer is Marin Scope’s San Rafael edition newspaper. Marin Scope produces six community newspapers for San Rafael, Mill Valley Novato, Ross Valley, Twin Cities, and Sausalito. They are the Novato Advance, San Rafael News Pointer, Twin Cities Times, Ross Valley Reporter, Mill Valley Herald, and the Sausalito Marinscope. Sections in the Marin Scope include local news, opinion, community news and information, and events. Marin Scope’s focus is local news for local readers in newspapers that link the Marin communities together.
North Bay Business Journal
The North Bay Business Journal is a weekly business-to-business controlled circulation newspaper for North Bay companies. The Journal has a print and online publication with content and news stories for the business community. There is also an e-newsletter that is published. The Business Journal hosts industry events and conferences for the health care, construction, wine industries, and on local issues.
Northbay biz Magazine
Northbay biz Magazine is a monthly business magazine for Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties. The focus of the magazine is to foster new ideas and help support the economic health of local businesses. Stories are analytical, original, and represent quality editorial. There are 16 issues a year.
San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle is San Francisco’s premier newspaper covering California’s greater Bay Area. Its area of distribution and coverage ranges over Northern and Central California, including San Rafael. With a daily print and online edition, sfgate.com which reports on timely news, the San Francisco Chronicle covers world, national and local news, in addition to business, entertainment, opinion, lifestyle, sports, and eclectic news.
Pacific Sun Marin
Pacific Sun Marin is an online magazine with news and information for Marin County and neighboring areas. The Pacific Sun hosts a section called TownSquare which is designed to foster community exchange and function as an online social gathering place. From local events, news, dining options and entertainment coverage, readers can peruse information that has a local flavor. The print edition of the Pacific Sun is available for home delivery for subscribers. It is also available in more than 400 locations throughout Marin County at no charge.
Pacific Sun also has an e-newsletter that sends alerts to subscribers.
CMYK Magazine
CMYK Magazine is an art and design magazine focused on showcasing new talent and providing support for artists in their various fields. CMYK Magazine has a quarterly art school design contest in areas such as art direction, copywriting, design, photography and illustration. Artists can have their portfolios for potential clients to view.
FamilyWorks Magazine
FamilyWorks Magazine is a free publication available in schools, stores, markets, doctor’s offices, hospitals, libraries, community centers and childcare centers. Family-oriented topics such as dealing with a difficult child, separation anxiety and taking care of your own health in order to look after your family are the main focus of the magazine. The digital version is available on the website.
Marin Magazine
Marin Magazine is a lifestyle magazine covering the North Bay Area with focus on Marin County, San Francisco and Wine Country businesses including restaurants, shopping, and culture. Marin Magazine has a calendar of events, concerts and theatre in Marin, San Francisco and wine country. Marin Magazine’s print edition and free digital edition annual subscription is $12. Print-only subscription is $12; and the digital edition is free.