Posts by jim@millvalley.org
MarinIJ: Mill Valley Forum Highlights Fire Alert Concerns
Mill Valley residents who live in the forested canyons below Blithedale Ridge said they were not looped in last month as crews fought a fire near their homes, leaving them anxious. āThe plane came over my house, rattled the windows with fire retardant,ā said Paula Vlamings at a community meeting on Aug. 19. āI saw…
Read MoreMurder Mystery Dinner Party at the Ralston White Retreat 2026
Murder Mystery Dinner Party at the Ralston White Retreat 2026 Get Ready to step into the world of mystery and intrigue with an exclusive murder mystery dinner at the historic Ralston White Retreat in Mill Valley, CA. Join us for an unforgettable evening of suspense and entertainment, all in support of Marin Theatre. Location &…
Read MoreMill Valley Middle School Modernization Weekly Report – August 14, 2026
Mill Valley Middle School Modernization Phase: Interim Campus Construction August 14, 2026 Work Completed August 8 ā 14 ā Excavated trenches; installed sewer, storm drain, and domestic water utilities; and backfilled trenches with clean material. ā Continued grading the site to prepare the area for interim campus construction. ā Placed lightweight fill concrete to cap…
Read MoreDan Walters: Californiaās Catch-22 ā Who Should Pay When Utilitiesā Power Lines Cause Wildfires?
Gov. Newsom pushes to limit liability for state-regulated utilities as winter disaster losses mount. The timing could not have been better ā or worse. The findings from a long-awaited investigation into the origins of a deadly Southern California wildfire were released last week, pinning it on an electrical arc from a Southern California Edison transmission…
Read MoreMarin Reports Decline in Youth E-Bike Crashes, But There’s Still a Long Way to go.
The annual rate of crashes involving youths riding electric bicycles in Marin County has declined 28% since 2024, according to new data. The decline is encouraging, but the rate for the 10-to-15-year-old age group is still nearly four times greater than any other in Marin, underscoring that youth education around e-bike safety remains a top…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Tam Junction Locals Press County for Action on Safety
As Marin County revises its master plan for Tamalpais Junction, residents urged officials to not delay addressing safety risks caused by traffic. āI think everybody who lives here is very concerned that somebodyās going to run across the highway and die,ā said Katie Smith, a 20-year resident, referring to Shoreline Highway. āYou see people running…
Read MoreCalifornia Voice: Prevent Wildfires Without Abandoning Safety, Environmental Protections
Commentary As a wildfire survivor, Iām passionate about reducing wildfire risk. More than a year after I evacuated my house in the Palisades Fire, I remain displaced. My house survived the wildfire, but itās uninhabitable after fire retardant laden with toxic heavy metals was dropped onto our neighborhood. Though Iām eager to see California adopt…
Read MoreThis school year is especially meaningful as the Tam High Foundation celebrates its 30th Anniversary. For three decades, our parent community has helped provide extraordinary opportunities for students beyond what public funding alone can support. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together at a special 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Sweetwater Music Hall in March. We’re also excited…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Mill Valley Wetland and Path Projects Gain Momentum
After a decade of study and public comments, plans are taking shape to restore Bothin Marsh and move the popular path linking Mill Valley and Sausalito. The Marin County parks department is delving into design details to build a new elevated path along the western edge of the marsh. āThis not a trail project and…
Read MoreGetting Ready for the School Year!
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus, I’d like to extend a special welcome to the many new families joining theĀ TamĀ HighĀ community. We are thrilled to have you as part of our school family. This school year is especially meaningful as theĀ TamĀ HighĀ Foundation celebrates its 30th Anniversary. For three decades, our parent community has helped…
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