Krissy Waite

Berkeley, California

Reporter at Marin Independent Journal

reporter @marinij | gym rat & coffee lover | @ucbsoj '23, @IthacaCollege ‘21, @HebronAcademy ‘17 | ME➡️CA | she/her

Articles

Labradoodle that inspired Marin search effort turns up

1 day ago | fresnobee.com | Krissy Waite

A missing dog that garnered an outpouring of community support in Marin has been found. The 4-year-old labradoodle named Teddy was sheltered for weeks by a San Rafael woman who was unaware a search was underway, said Oregon resident Rebekah Whittaker, the dog's owner. The woman, who was not named, told Whittaker she took the dog home after finding it wandering in a parking lot near Andersen Drive. She contacted Whittaker on Sunday night after seeing a flyer advertising the search.
Labradoodle that inspired Marin search effort turns up

2 days ago | marinij.com | Krissy Waite

A missing dog that garnered an outpouring of community support in Marin has been found. The 4-year-old labradoodle named Teddy was sheltered for weeks by a San Rafael woman who was unaware a search was underway, said Oregon resident Rebekah Whittaker, the dog’s owner. The woman, who was not named, told Whittaker she took the dog home after finding it wandering in a parking lot near Andersen Drive. She contacted Whittaker on Sunday night after seeing a flyer advertising the search.
Corte Madera council advances multiuse path project

2 days ago | fresnobee.com | Krissy Waite

Corte Madera is moving forward with plans for a new multiuse path. The Town Council voted unanimously to approve the project at its meeting on April 15. The project will formalize a heavily used shortcut by building the path along Hart Street to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. The connector path has been part of the town's capital improvement program for years, and listed in its 2016 bicycle and pedestrian plan.
Corte Madera council advances multiuse path project

2 days ago | marinij.com | Krissy Waite

Corte Madera is moving forward with plans for a new multiuse path. The Town Council voted unanimously to approve the project at its meeting on April 15. The project will formalize a heavily used shortcut by building the path along Hart Street to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. The connector path has been part of the town’s capital improvement program for years, and listed in its 2016 bicycle and pedestrian plan.
Fairfax officials detail budget outlook for fiscal year

5 days ago | fresnobee.com | Krissy Waite

Fairfax officials forecast expenses to outpace revenue in fiscal year 2025-26, which starts July 1. The shortfall, reported during a budget workshop on Friday, means some requests, like filling a vacant police officer position and funds for the Fairfax Festival, will be hard to fulfill, Town Manager Heather Abrams said. "This budget is solid, the town is not in fiscal jeopardy," Abrams said. "Unfortunately, it is not growing.
Fairfax officials detail budget outlook for fiscal year

5 days ago | marinij.com | Krissy Waite

Fairfax officials forecast expenses to outpace revenue in fiscal year 2025-26, which starts July 1. The shortfall, reported during a budget workshop on Friday, means some requests, like filling a vacant police officer position and funds for the Fairfax Festival, will be hard to fulfill, Town Manager Heather Abrams said. “This budget is solid, the town is not in fiscal jeopardy,” Abrams said. “Unfortunately, it is not growing.
Corte Madera council rejects condo purchase idea

6 days ago | mercedsunstar.com | Krissy Waite

The Corte Madera Town Council has passed on an opportunity for employee housing. The council directed staff Tuesday not to move forward with purchasing a condo at 77 Parkview Circle for the potential housing program. Council members said the funds should go toward expenditures that would benefit more than one person and absorb less staff time. The move went against a staff recommendation.
Fairfax vice mayor, recall petitioners quarrel in street

6 days ago | fresnobee.com | Krissy Waite

A downtown confrontation involving Fairfax Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman and residents trying to recall her drew police into the fray. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Sunday outside Fairfax Lumber and Hardware on Broadway. Hellman said she was out shopping and stopped to inspect the materials of some recall petitioners because she had heard reports of procedural violations.
Corte Madera council rejects condo purchase idea

6 days ago | modbee.com | Krissy Waite

The Corte Madera Town Council has passed on an opportunity for employee housing. The council directed staff Tuesday not to move forward with purchasing a condo at 77 Parkview Circle for the potential housing program. Council members said the funds should go toward expenditures that would benefit more than one person and absorb less staff time. The move went against a staff recommendation.
Fairfax vice mayor, recall petitioners quarrel in street

6 days ago | marinij.com | Krissy Waite

A downtown confrontation involving Fairfax Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman and residents trying to recall her drew police into the fray. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Sunday outside Fairfax Lumber and Hardware on Broadway. Hellman said she was out shopping and stopped to inspect the materials of some recall petitioners because she had heard reports of procedural violations.