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Monica Barbaro, 34, Who Grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, Just Scored a Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Her Role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan Biopic

Monica Barbaro, 34, who grew up in Mill Valley and went to Tam High, (home of the Bay Area’s M Ill Valley Film Festival) just scored a nomination for best supporting actress for her role in “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic. The Bay Area isn’t a feature film superpower, but it pulls its weight in awards season, according to SFGate. The region also scored a well-deserved nomination for “Inside Out 2. The Bob Dylan biopic scored eight Oscar nominations, including a best picture nod and an actor nomination for Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the icon. Barbaro plays the legendary folk musician Joan Baez, who becomes romantically entangled with Dylan as they tour together.

Neighboring Surf + Sand Boutique, Aerena Galleries Collaborate on an Exciting Event to Provide a Portion to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Jan. 26th

Now a pair of longstanding neighboring businesses on Throckmorton are teaming up on Sunday, January 26th to host a combination event in their adjacent spaces. Aerena Galleries is serving up an Art Showcase, a sale and live music at 1pm with wine provided by Blackbird Vineyards from 2-5pm, and Surf + Sand’s (53 Throckmorton Ave.) new owner Janis Ganaden showcasing her shop’s gorgeous retail shop all day at 53 Throckmorton Ave., with a portion of the proceeds going to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.

Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery Unveils the Exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov – Feb. 4th-March 8th, with a Reception for the Artist on Feb. 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm

The Kim Eagles-Smith Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibit of ‘In the Water,’ a series of paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm. ‘In the Water’ a Series of Paintings by Ukrainian born, Bay Area artist Valentin Popov. February 4th through March 8th, 2025. A reception for the Artist will be held Tuesday February 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Mt. Tam Church is Hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 11th, 11am-4pm in their Fellowship Hall

In partnership with the American Red Cross, Mt. Tam Church is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 11th, from 11am-4pm in their Fellowship Hall. Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=MILLVALLEY to sign up. If, at any time, appointment slots are full, please reach out to us to be added to the waitlist in case we have cancellations or last-minute no-shows. If you’re willing to be on-call, please email triciawiig@mtumc.org with your name, phone number, email address and blood type (if known). We will reach out as needed.

SF Bay Adventures’ Hosts Valentine’s Day Sunset Sail on San Francisco Bay 2025 – Join Them in Sausalito for a Leisurely Valentine’s Day Sail, with Unforgettable Views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset!

Step aboard the classic schooner Freda B and enjoy a magical trip back in time. Snuggle up or spend time with your BFF as we sail into the sunset. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Angel Island, Alcatraz, and the Sausalito waterfront. Schooner Freda B is a sea kind 80′ gaff rigged coastal schooner, making her one of the San Francisco Bay’s most comfortable and traditional vessels to sail. Experience the romance of yesteryear with a local, licensed Captain and Professional Crew.

The Marin Sonoma Narrows Project, Whose Construction Began in 2011, Marches Toward the Finish Line

Construction crews have been working steadily to complete the final section of the 17-mile Marin-Sonoma Narrows project to add high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along US-101 from Novato to Petaluma. Travelers along northbound US-101, in the construction area, can expect an alignment shift in early 2025 as crews move to finalize the median barrier, final paving and striping in preparation to shift traffic onto the HOV lanes in summer 2025. When the HOV lanes are open, they will complete a 52-mile HOV system from the Richardson Bay Bridge in southern Marin County to Windsor in Sonoma County.

City of Mill Valley Launches New Website Domain @ cityofmillvalley.gov

“Switching to a .gov domain reassures the public that the information on our website is official and trustworthy,” said City Manager Todd Cusimano. “It also helps us work more smoothly with our federal partners and strengthens our efforts to combat disinformation.”

A Message From The Fire Chief, Chris Tubbs – LA Fires

Researchers found that by directing evacuees to use a less-frequented on-ramp to Highway 101 off Hamilton Drive, implementing a contraflow strategy on East Blithedale Avenue, and encouraging households to evacuate with only one vehicle significantly reduced overall evacuation times, cutting nearly 2 hours off the process. In response, in 2024, City officials conducted staff drills, revamped evacuation routes, and emphasized to residents the message: “Take one car, save the lives of those behind you.” This strategy ensures a faster, safer evacuation for all residents. Read about the Study.

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