Posts by jim@millvalley.org
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Throckmortonās Summer Theatre Camp presentsLegally Blonde The Musical We conclude our teen intensive summer camp with this fabulously fun, uplifting musical about discovering your true potential. Brimming with infectious energy, catchy songs and plenty of laughs, this show is a favorite among audiences of all ages! TICKETS HERE!
Read MoreMarinIJ: Dick Spotswood: How is Democratic Socialism Impacting Marin?
The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York Cityās mayor is the subject of much chatter. Itās accompanied by impressive congressional wins by other members from the Democratic Socialists of America organization ā including New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar from Minneapolis and 29-year-old newcomer Melat Kiros, who recently won a primary election…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Maintaining the Quality Schools We Demand is Expensive
āFollow the dataā is a mantra applying to governments just as āfollow the moneyā is the way to understand American politics. Statistics demonstrate the huge role that education, both public and private, plays in Marin. I asked Marin County Superintendent of Education John Carroll to provide current school data. Itās supplemented with information from Californiaās…
Read MoreCounty and PG&E Coordinate Night Work in Strawberry to Modernize Infrastructure
Joint effort streamlines undergrounding and safety upgrades along Redwood Highway Frontage Road. Marin County, CA āĀ The County of Marin and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are partnering to reduce construction impacts and streamline utility work in the unincorporated Strawberry area of southern Marin. PG&Eās construction begins on the evening of Sunday, June 28. The…
Read MoreTam High Foundation Has Some Exciting News In 2026!
Dear Mill Valley Chamber Members, One of the greatest strengths of our community is the way our local businesses step up to support our schools across a wide range of opportunities. That’s why I’m pleased to share an opportunity for you to become a Business Partner of the Tam High Foundation. Since 1995, the Tam…
Read MoreMill Valley Middle School ModernizationĀ
Phase: Interim Campus Construction: July 10, 2026Ā Work Completed July 6 – 10 ā Continued removal of asphalt and curb sections, then load and haul materials off-site for disposal. ā Continued grading the site. ā Brought equipment to the site and installed a dewatering system. Work Planned for Week of July 13 ā Install dewatering…
Read MoreCalifornia Voice: Big Oil Hoping We Fall For Slick Marketing Campaign
Gas stations sell so-called āTop Tier Gasā for a major premium. But in California, there is no substantial difference, argue state Sens. Jerry McNerney and Henry Stern. Motorists around the nation and the world have been paying higher prices for gasoline because President Donald Trumpās war in Iran sparked a global oil supply shortage. Yet…
Read MoreMarin IJ Editorial: Time Has Come For Patient San Rafael to Shrink Homeless Camp
The San Rafael City Councilās decision to stem the growth of homeless camps along Andersen Drive comes after years of trying to help those who have pitched their tents along the busy street. The site they have chosen is inappropriate, unsanitary and, according to police, unsafe. The cityās work to open a compound of temporary…
Read MorePress Democrat: Spirit Residential Aborts Mill Valley Housing Project for Elders
A developer with an approved plan to build a five-story residential care center with 106 apartments in unincorporated Mill Valley has withdrawn the project. āSpirit Residential has determined that the project may ultimately undergo material changes from the configuration reflected in the current project approval,ā Ali Shabahangi, a company manager, wrote in a May 29…
Read MoreMarin County Supervisors Are Set On Tuesday to Approve up to $41 million in Bond Financing for the Affordable Housing Portion of the Long-Planned Oak Hill Development Near Larkspur
The proposed financing would support construction of 115 affordable apartments by nonprofit developer Eden Housing on an 8.5-acre vacant site at 193 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd., just east of Marin Country Mart. The public hearing is required under the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act before the California Municipal Finance Authority can issue…
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