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As Lots of State Legislation Sought to Incentivize More Affordable Housing, We Saw Mill Valley Focusing on Right-Sized Affordability. So How Does it Fit in 2025 With the New Focus on ‘Abundance’?
“To unmake this machine will be painful,” they write. “It’s also necessary. In the long run, the way to marginalize the most dangerous political movements is to prove the superiority of your own. If liberals do not want Americans to turn to the false promise of strongmen, they need to offer the fruits of effective government. They need to offer Americans a liberalism that builds.”
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San Rafael Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility – April 24th, 7:30am-11am
The 2025 Economic Forecast will focus on the key economic concerns voiced by Marin County’s business community. The program will kick off with the foundation of our current economic state and roll into panel discussions with key leaders and experts who have critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our local economy, including economic vitality, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Addressing these pressing issues is essential to ensuring a thriving business environment in Marin County.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe: Sign Up for BOTH AlertMarin and Nixle
Managed by the Marin County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), AlertMarin delivers critical, time-sensitive alerts directly to your phone via call, text, or email. These messages are sent when immediate action is required—such as evacuation orders, wildfire or flood warnings, or shelter-in-place instructions. The Marin County OEM and the Marin County Sheriff no longer uses Nixle for these types of alerts. All life-safety and action-required notifications now come through AlertMarin’s updated system, which features a streamlined sign-up process and allows you to choose your preferred language for alerts. If you haven’t registered yet, take five minutes to sign up.
The Boyle Park Master Plan Goal is to Preserve and Enhance Boyle Park and Amenities for Current and Future use. The City is Kicking off the Project with a Short community Survey – It’s Open Until April 18
The first Community Meeting is Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 at the Community Center. Meeting content to include: an introduction to the project and images, share survey results and discuss themes, and collect additional feedback. A second meeting at Boyle Park will be announced soon and will serve as an additional opportunity to share feedback and discuss project ideas and themes.
SF Chronicle: People Say California Has No Seasons – This Bay Area Resident Has Proved Them Wrong
Killion studied history at UC Santa Cruz, but he also studied art and the art of fine books. “I wanted to do my own book,” he said. The result was “28 Views of Mount Tamalpais,” produced at UC Santa Cruz’s Cowell Press. You could see the influence of the Japanese masters in Killion’s work. And you could see the influence of his own world. “It’s in my blood,” he said. “I grew up in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais.’’
Laney Smith and Chris Sander, New Mill Valley Chamber Members, Have Already Felt Welcomed by Members of the Community, and they’re Spreading the Word about their Newly Launched Auto Brokerage Fairlane Auto Brokers
Laney Smith and Chris Sander, new members of the Mill Valley Chamber, have already felt they’ve been welcomed by many members of the community, and they’re excited by the opportunity to spread the word about their newly launched auto brokerage, Fairlane Auto Brokers. “We’re thrilled to share that we’ve already started delivering new cars to happy clients in the Bay Area and beyond!”We handle everything related to your new car purchase or lease, saving you both time and money — more than you might expect compared to buying directly from dealerships.”
Marin Theatre’s Next Play: A Trial that Shook the Renaissance—and Still Resonates Today
Join Marin Theatre for their next play, a searing drama exposing the 1612 trial that rocked Renaissance Rome. This gripping true story of the feminist icon who faced down her attacker comes to life in a visually striking play that blends history with contemporary commentary. Conceived from centuries-old court transcripts, It’s True, It’s True, It’s True is a powerful, fast-paced drama that finds 17-year-old painter Artemisia Gentileschi battling to tell her truth while up against an antagonistic judicial system and the constrictive gender expectations of the time. Don’t miss this powerful drama about one woman who refused to be silenced and became one of the most successful painters of her generation.
DocLands Documentary Film Festival Returns With Mark Fishkin, Executive Director/Founder of the California Film Institute (CAFILM), and Joni Cooper, Director of Programming for the DocLands Documentary Film Festival – Wed., April 30–May 4, 2025
Mark Fishkin, executive director/founder of the California Film Institute, and Joni Cooper, DocLands Director of Programming, have unveiled the lineup for the DocLands Documentary Film Festival, returning Thursday, May 2-5, 2024. Featuring captivating world premieres, including From Here/From There (De Aquí/De Allá), I Hope This Helps!, Make A Circle, and Not Just A Goof, alongside the anticipated North American Premiere of Living with Wolves and theUS premieres of 500 Days in The Wild and Hunt for the Oldest DNA, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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