Posts by jim@millvalley.org
Living Well, Caring Well: An Evening of Brain Health, Respite and Innovation: October 15th at 7pm, Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church
Join us for for a community evening exploring how we can live wellāand careāas we age. Discover the latest science on healthy aging and brain health with Brianna Stubbs, PhD, Head of Clinical Research at the Buck Institute for research on Aging. Learn what research tells us about protecting cognitive health as we age. Learn…
Read MoreFirst Tuesday ArtWalk: Featured Artist Carla Roth
The Mill Valley Chamber is pleased to feature Marin County artist Carla Roth for the month of October for the First Tuesday Arktwalk. Join us for First Tuesday ArtWalk on October 6, from 5:30ā7:30 PM, at the Mill Valley Chamber, 85 Throckmorton Avenue. Carlaās work will be on exhibit throughout October. About Carla Roth Carla…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Student-Created Organization Pushes for Housing Solutions
On the last day of June, we spoke at a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the placement of an accessory dwelling unit built at San Rafael High School, through the Rebuilding Together East Bay Networkās Big Skills Program, supported by county and private partners like Marin Housing Authority and Wells Fargo bank. In front of a crowd…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Mill Valley Moves Toward Full Nicotine Sales Ban
Mill Valley is poised to become the countyās second municipality, after Corte Madera, to ban retail sales of nicotine products and electronic smoking devices. The City Council unanimously approved a city code update Tuesday intended to curtail nicotine use among youths. āItās shocking to me that our consumption here is 12 times higher than elsewhere…
Read MoreMarin County Supervisors to Consider $3M Investment in Winter Storm and Flood Preparedness
Marin County, CA ā With potentially severe winter storms and unusually high tides approaching, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a $3 million investment in flood protection, emergency response resources and public preparedness at its Tuesday, September 29 meeting. Marin Countyās varied geography means severe winter weather can affect communities in very different…
Read MoreCoffee Chat: Mayor Perrey, Vice Mayor Joachim & Special Guest Assemblymember Damon Connolly
Join theĀ City of Mill Valley over coffee during Mill Valleyās First Tuesday ArtWalk. This gathering will take place On Tuesday, October 6th from 5:30 ā 7:30 p.m. in the heart of downtown Mill Valley at the Depot Plaza picnic benches, located at 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley.Ā Mayor Max Perrey will be joined by Vice…
Read MoreSATURDAY, SEPT 26th 11am-7:30pm, Depot Plaza
FREE EVENT! Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the Bay Area’s best musicians. ļ»æFrom Americana and folk to blues, rock, and power pop,…
Read MoreTom Holland, Yes, Spiderman! Was Spotted Grabbing Lunch at Mill Valley Mixt!
Employees at the Mill Valley location of salad chain Mixt had quite the shock when actor Tom Holland stopped by for a salad on Monday.Ā Abigail Zatarain, the restaurantās general manager, said that the āSpider-Manā actor arrivedĀ by himself around 1 p.m. and waited in line toĀ order just like any other customer.Ā Her co-workers recognized him, but…
Read MoreTamalpais Union Students Improve State Test Results
After years of post-pandemic struggle, the Tamalpais Union High School District has attained higher state test scores in both English and math. The results are from the 2026 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, which was administered in April. Eleventh-graders at the districtās five high schools posted an average gain of 12.5…
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