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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of March 3rd
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Read MoreMercury News: Trump’s Tariffs Would Make Housing More Expensive in the Bay Area. How much? It Depends on What You’re Building — and Where
High interest rates and increasing construction costs had already put a strain on efforts to increase the Bay Area’s inadequate housing supply. Now, as President Donald Trump places sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico, building costs and home prices are expected to increase even further. Trump’s changing timeline for introducing new tariffs has made it difficult for homebuilders to anticipate what duties will actually go into effect, and when. Here are the tariffs the president has announced so far. Mexico and Canada: On Feb. 1, Trump announced tariffs of 25% on these two major U.S. trading partners that would go into effect in March. Just two days later, he paused the tariffs for 30 days after Mexico and Canada pledged to curb drug flows across their borders. The tariffs went into effect March 4.
Read MoreEconomic Outlook Summit 2025 Indicates the North Bay Economy Faces Challenges Due to an Aging Population and Slow Job Growth, Eyes Need to Attract Younger Workers
The North Bay is facing stagnant population growth in coming decades and limited housing development until the profitability of construction changes. And the region’s lack of population growth and persistent high housing costs complicate growth in the local economy and keeping workers and businesses in the region. That was the message from experts and entrepreneurs speaking at the Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook Summit, held Thursday at Sonoma State University’s ballroom in Rohnert Park. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc., provided a deep dive into how the national economy is affecting California and local counties. The aging population in Marin and Sonoma counties is one of the North Bay’s most pressing issues. “We are among the oldest counties in California, which poses significant challenges for workforce development and economic growth,” Eyler told the audience of a few hundred.
Read MoreRims & Goggles Are Thrilled to Invite You to this Month’s Trunk Show Event – Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, Two of the Most Iconic & Innovative Eyewear Brands in the Industry, Showcase Entire Spring ’25 Collection! 11am-5pm
We are thrilled to invite you to this month’s Trunk Show Event @ Rims & Goggles. Orgreen Eyewear & Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses, two of the most iconic and innovative eyewear brands in the industry, will be showcasing their entire Spring ’25 collection at Rims & Goggles in Strawberry Village this Saturday! Enjoy… 20% SAVINGS: Irresistible offers on your Frame & RX orders from our guest during the event. Exclusive Collections: Explore their 2025 Spring collection-Try them on before anyone else! Personal Styling: Let our expert stylists help you find the perfect frames that turn heads. Snack Attack: Sip & nibble while you shop!
Read MoreNominations Are Now Open for the 2025 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement – This 33-Year-Old Mill Valley Gala Sponsored by the MV Arts Commission & Volunteer Committee Honors Local Artists in a Variety of Categories & Who Have Contributed Greatly to the Arts Community of Mill Valley
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement. This 33-year-old Mill Valley gala event sponsored by the Mill Valley Arts Commission and the volunteer Milley Executive Committee, honors local artists in the literary, visual, musical, and performance arts as well as those who have contributed greatly to the arts community of Mill Valley. Nominations with a maximum of 10 pages of supporting materials for each candidate are due at Mill Valley City Hall no later than noon on Thursday, April 17. To download the 2025 Nomination Brochure and Form, go to https://milleyawards.org/nominations/. The 2025 Milley Awards dinner and ceremony will be held at the Mill Valley Community Center from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025. Save the date!
Read MoreMarin IJ: Life as a Retired Man in Mill Valley
“Babies are everywhere in Mill Valley. I imagine in my previous work-life schedule I didn’t see them all. Or perhaps there are just more of them? Either way, babies can be seen in carriages pushed by either moms, dads or nannies. The problem is they are pushed in the streets. Sidewalks are not always an option because they’re often blocked and/or difficult to push a carriage on. I missed all the baby action when I worked. Arriving home well past baby bedtimes made certain carriage pushing was not on my radar. So, if you want to see some Mill Valley babies, get out during the day — just be careful driving!”
Read MoreO’Hanlon Center for the Arts Hosts a Lucky Sunday Salon, $15 – March 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Our first Sunday Salon of 2025! Feeling LUCKY? Poetry, Music, Stories and MORE about LUCK! $15 for tickets. Bring Drink to Share starting at 4:00. pm Performances being at 5:00 pm. Confirmed presenters: Margery Kreitman (Story); Maureen Parton (Story); Tim Ryan (Music); Daniel Patrick and Christopher Smith (Music); Lorin Rowan (Music); Collette Sell (Poetry); Don Kline (Music); Jill Morris (Story).
Read MoreLongtime Mill Valley Legend George Cagwin Passes the Torch of His Glorious 1929 Ford Coup to Estuardo, the Widely Revered General Manager at Grilly’s!
George Gagwin has been a renowned figure in Mill Valley for decades, and his participation in the Memorial Day Parade over those many years has been well documented in his 1929 Ford Coup, spanning some 40 years. That makes Cagwin easily among the most prolific Memorial Day Parade participants. Anyone that has been to the…
Read MoreIslands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!
No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, an outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
Read MoreMill Valley Celebrates 125 – Save the Date for the 125th Anniversary Celebration!!
Our intent for the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Mill Valley is to bring our community together for a common awareness and commitment to this special town and surrounding community. As part of that effort, the Mill Valley 125th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring a series of articles by noted local historian and author Joyce Kleiner. These articles are intended to foster understanding, and pride, in Mill Valley’s history, and will focus on some of the people and events that shaped Mill Valley’s spirit of stewardship, volunteerism, and community involvement. Our efforts will culminate in a wide range events on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, including an historically-themed parade, live music, an ice cream social, screenings of historical videos, and tours of the Old Mill.
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