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Exciting News! City of Mill Valley, Tam High College & Career Center Host the 2025 Marin Youth Job Fair on Wednesday, March 26, 3:30-6PM at the Mill Valley Community Center!

Why a focus on Youth? Young employees often bring a willingness to embrace new technologies and can help businesses stay current with evolving market trends.Ā Investing in our youth helps them develop confidence and working habit that will help prepare them for future leadership roles.Ā Bringing young people into our local businesses strengthens their connection to our community and fosters civic engagement a sense of belongingĀ 

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San Rafael Chamber Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility

“Our goal is to bring together business leaders and community resources to showcase solutions at our local fingertips,” says San Rafael Chamber Executive Director Karen Strolia. “The information shared will outline actionable strategies that can be implemented to attract more companies and address this year’s economic concerns.”

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 10th

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The 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! šŸŽ‰ – Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!

ā€œIn a community like ours, live music is so deeply ingrained in our day-to-day existence, from the buskers at the Depot to performances happening in venues throughout the 94941 year-round, we go to great lengths to curate a Mill Valley Music Fest lineup that resonates with a broad swath of the Bay Area and beyond,ā€ said Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. ā€œWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we can’t wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, you’re gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā€

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Guest Editorial from Former Mill Valley Mayor John McCauley Advocating Allowing Local Jurisdictions to Override our State Mandated Building Codes Regarding Development Levels in High Fire Risk Zones

1500 cars of the 3300 cars with occupants in the combined neighborhoods of Cascade, Summit and Warner Canyon are not expected to reach a safer area within two hours. These neighborhoods represent only 20% of the total population, but 42% of the remaining cars that are at higher risk. These neighborhoods have greater density of cars, challenging road conditions, and are farther up in the canyons, in high fire hazard severity zones.Ā While existing conditions are difficult to change, common sense would suggest that these three areas are the LAST place to expand housing, making things worse.

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Looking to Learn More About the Potentially Volatile Road Ahead? These Bay Area Experts Have You Covered

Event Highlights: Keynote 1:Ā  Fostering Innovation and Growth in the North Bay; Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the North Bay; Keynote Address 3:Ā  The Road Ahead: Navigating Potholes and Possibilities in the North Bay Economy
Headline Speaker: Dr. Robert Eyler, Economist & Professor, Sonoma State University will analyze key economic trends and offer insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead for 2025 and beyond.Ā 

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Mill Valley-Based Thompson Dorfman Submits Key Belvedere Files for Housing Redevelopment Plan

Thompson Dorfman plans to split the three-parcel complex into 12 lots to assist in the development of streets and other infrastructure. Mallard Road would become a 20-foot-wide, two-lane private access drive without sidewalks. The private drive would have textured pavement, traffic calming devices and street signs to reduce vehicle speed, according to Markwick. Under the state’s housing mandate, Belvedere must allow 160 new residences over the eight-year planning cycle ending in 2031.

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Join Free Westminster Events for “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,ā€ Spotlighting Mill Valley Community Leaders – Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm

Westminster Events invites you to an inspiring community gathering, “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” where we’ll explore how strong neighborhood connections can make Marin a safer, more engaged, and resilient place to live. This free event brings together local experts who are leading efforts in community advocacy, emergency preparedness, and neighborly connection. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this discussion will provide valuable insights on how we can all contribute to building a stronger Mill Valley and Marin. The event is set forĀ Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Cost: Free.

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Steve Goldman, Who Splits His Time Between Mill Valley and Winter Park, Fla., Has Created a Scintillating Paean to the Wonders of the 94941!

“This is not a money-making project, this is a money-spending project, Goldman said to the City Council with a laugh earlier this week. “The goal was just to get as many people to witness the video and understand what an incredible place Mill Valley is.Ā I just want to share it with as many people as possible. Mill Valley is a great model, in my opinion, for what an ideal town would be.”

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