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CA State Senate Backs Bill That Creates a Council to Set Wages and Conditions for the Fast-Food Industry – Heads to Newsom’s Desk
If signed, the bill would set up a 10-member council, including representatives for workers and employers. It could set industrywide minimum wages in California at up to $22 an hour next year, far exceeding the statewide minimum wage of $15.50, the Times reports.
Read MoreFirst Responder Orgs, MV Library Dial Up 5-Part Preparedness Series, Start With Fire Readiness & Defensible Space – Sept. 1
As part of National Preparedness Month, a collaboration among a number of organizations and the Mill Valley Public Library are set to launch a five-part Emergency Preparedness Series, starting this Thursday, Sept. 1 with a focus on Fire Readiness and Defensible Space.
Read MoreMt. Tam Church Heads Into the Fall With Gusto, Unveils a Trio of Events and Programs
The church hosts a Youth Bowling Night for students in 6th to 12th grade on Friday, Sept. 16th, 7-9pm, to celebrate the start of another year at Presidio Bowl. Mt. Tam’s youth program focuses on faith, fun and service.
Read MoreMargot Hartford Shows Her Photos of Victorians at MV Chamber Thru Sept. 30 – First Tuesday Artwalk is Sept. 6
Renowned photographer Margot Hartford is bringing her latest project – a focus on beautiful Victorian homes in San Francisco and elsewhere – to the Mill Valley Chamber’s office at 85 Throckmorton throughout September.
Read MoreSeager Gray Gallery Presents Renee Bott’s ‘Inventing Nature’ – Thru Sept. 29
Seager/Gray Gallery is unveiling this week “Renée Bott: Inventing Nature,” a painting exhibition about nature and naturalists. The show runs from August 31 – September 29, with an artist reception Sept. 11.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 29
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Read MoreTam Bikes’ Quoc Phan Steps In to Help With Local Student’s Vandalized Bike at MVMS
“If you want to bring it to Tam Bikes, tell them Quoc said he’d look at it. I’m back in tomorrow I’ll give you my estimation of cost or worth of repair. I will make it as painless as possible. Sorry this happened.”
Read MorePlanning Commission Unanimously Backs One-Year Extension of Non-Seasonal Outdoor Business Use and Evaluation of a Permanent Program – Ultimate Decision Goes to City Council in September
“If we took this to a public vote, this would be a landslide.”So said some of the residents who turned out Tuesday evening for the Mill Valley Planning Commission’s hearing on issues related to the City Council’s unanimous decision in April to pare back some of the elements of our community’s incredibly popular use of outdoor space.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of August 22
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Toasts 120th Anniversary with Joyous Community Celebration
The Outdoor Art Club, a Mill Valley treasure founded in 1902 by 35 women, hosted a Community Celebration on Aug. 21st that drew throngs to celebrate 120 years of history and service in Southern Marin. Wine, beer, and food were served, Passion Flowers donated a gorgeous flower arrangement for the bar and guests enjoyed live music from Austin de Lone and The Wreckless Strangers.
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