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With Continued Logistical Progress on the Historic Engine No. 9’s Location, Its Restoration Continues
Jeff and Don Millerick, lifelong metal workers and rail fans, have done much of the No. 9 restoration at their business in Sebastopol, according to the Times Standard.
Read MoreMilley Awards to Honor the Legacy of Prized Statuette’s Creative Sculptor John Libberton, Who Passed Away in 2022 at the Age of 96
Mill Valley’s Milley Awards on October 22 will be the first without the creator of the Milley bronze statuette, sculptor John Libberton, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96. He will be fondly remembered.
Read MoreCo-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners, a 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees Moves Forward With Gusto
The project, dubbed Oak Hill, aims to make a substantial dent in the dearth of housing, with one three-to-five-story complex including 135 workforce apartments for teachers and county employees, with another building of 115 affordable apartments for low-income and extremely low-income families.
Read MoreIndoff Biz Products Specialist Cliff Waldeck Expands Product Offering, Gets Tapped to Southern Marin Fire District Board in Latest Public Service Role
While Waldeck continues to expand grow his business with Indoff, he remains deeply committed to his community and the betterment of the town. The latest example is his recent appointment by to the Southern Marin Fire District’s Board following the resignation of Stephen Willis.
Read MoreSF Chronicle Digs Into City of Mill Valley’s Affordable Housing Efforts and Friends of Hauke Park’s Lawsuit That Cites ‘Continued Discrimination’ Against Residents in Eastern Part of Town
The San Francisco Chronicle is the most recent news organization to take notice, with reporter Emily Hoeven quoting Jenny Silva, a YIMBY watchdog and board chair for the Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative, as saying “it’s disingenuous to claim a fair housing violation when the area in question is 70% white and has a median household income of about $124,000. This is not a poor neighborhood by any stretch of the imagination.”
Read MoreMVPD, Marin County Public Guardian, Adult Protective Services, F.A.S.T and Marin County DA Host Vital Discussion on Elder Fraud – MV Community Center, 10am-12pm
The FBI reports that last year that seniors around the country lost over $3 billion last year (an 84% increase from the prior year) to scammers who exploit trust, romance, and investment opportunities.
Read MoreChristopher Raker, Mill Valley Mayor From 1996-2007 and a Renowned Architect, Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
“He filled every room that he walked into. Everything that he did, he did with absolute dedication. He was the best father anyone could ask for. He was enthusiastic, brilliant, had a huge heart and was inspiring in every way,” said Bianca Raker.
Read MoreMilley Awards Return on Oct. 22 to Honor a Quintet of Creative Spirits After a Three-Year Hiatus
The in-person annual gala returns to the Mill Valley Community Center on Sunday, October 22 at 5pm to honor those who have distinguished themselves in their creative field, and/or who have contributed to the creative life of the Mill Valley community.
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley, Southern Marin Fire District Host a Consolidation Ceremony at Fire Station #6 – July 11, 5:30pm
The consolidation ceremony and ribbon cutting event will take place at Fire Station #6 in the City of Mill Valley at 5:30 PM at 26 Corte Madera Ave. Reception and refreshments to follow the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read MoreCity of Mill Valley, MVFREE and MVPD Continue With Anti-Bias Campaign, Showcase Bias-By-Proxy Video
MVFREE’s greatest work in recent months has been an anti-bias campaign involving educational flyers being mailed to homeowners containing three steps that teach white people how to curb the over-policing of Black people.
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