County of Marin
49th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Returns – May 28
Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters embody the essence of what makes Muir Beach great; the spirit of community, the willingness to step up and volunteer, and the desire to help others with no expectation for reward other than knowing that their actions make a difference. Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation for 50 years.
Read MoreFrom the Wreckage of Wildfires and Power Shutoffs, a Mill Valley Star Is Born – Moxion Power is Changing the Game Across Myriad Industries
In a thrilling twist, those disruptive months in 2019 have birthed a Mill Valley-grown company that is seeing a massive spike in growth and employees (nearing 300), as well as an infusion of investment from some of the biggest companies in the world. Most importantly, the company – Moxion Power, whose manufacturing facility is based in Richmond – is squarely focused on reducing the carbon footprint for industries that have historically not done so.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 24
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Read MoreEmphasizing Education and Support Over Enforcement, City Backs Reusable Foodware Ordinance, and Other Cities Follow
The ordinance is set to take effect on Nov. 10, 2023, though county and city officials have indicated that if additional funding is needed to support businesses making the transition, city officials could lean on the Zero Waste JPA, which would provide “anywhere from $10,000-$20,000,” City Manager Todd Cusimano said. “If this is not working in November we are going to pivot – we need to be working collaboratively with out businesses.”
Read MoreLongtime Mill Valley Resident Chuck Oldenburg, Homestead Valley’s Historian, Dies at 94 – Memorial Set for Jun 4
On March 29, 2023, Charles Clifford Oldenburg, known as “Chuck,” beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a former chemical engineer who became known as Homestead Valley’s unofficial historian, died peacefully at the age of 94, according to a recent obituary. Oldenburg was born on February 1, 1929, in Blue Island, Illinois, the first son of…
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 17
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Read MoreBlight Is in the Eye of the Beholder, But What Can We Do to Incentivize Commercial Property Owners to Invest in Theirs?
We welcome your thoughts in the comments section on how our community can address these difficult issues by building much needed – and required – housing in the coming years while also matching the vibrance of the incredibly multi-modal Miller Avenue with beautiful multi-use properties.
Read MoreTAM Revives Multi-Faceted ‘Eyes Up, Marin’ Campaign, Part of Agency’s Street Smarts Traffic Safety Program
Whether it’s on four wheels, two wheels, self-propelled or with an assist or even on a pogo stick, Mill Valley and Marin County residents are always on the move. Here at Enjoy Mill Valley, we’re all about encouraging you to get out into your community and eating, drinking, shopping, dancing, inspiring and basking in the joy of living in a vibrant community. But it’s critically important that you do all that safely.
Read MoreCommunity Action Marin Proposes Its Community Action Plan May 9, Hosts Step Up Marin! Event on May 19
A bright spot of our time together will be honoring the 2023 Community Courage Award recipient. Nominated by staff and volunteers who have partnered with an individual who has put their values into action for greater success using the agency’s services and team of Success Coaches, this year’s awardee will inspire. “Be a part of the change to eliminate the causes and consequences of poverty for all who call Marin home,” Alexandre says.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 10
If you want to support this Enjoy Mill Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
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