County of Marin
Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters Marin Voice: Supervisor Shares Urgency for Golden Gate Village Updates
Most importantly, it delivers what residents asked for: meaningful investment, continued affordability and real improvements to their homes. These are not abstract goals — they are tangible outcomes that will improve health, safety and stability for hundreds of families.
The people of Marin City deserve the same quality of housing, investment and attention as any other neighborhood in Marin County. It has taken decades of hard work to get this revitalization off the ground and moving forward. The groundwork has been laid, and the momentum is real. Now is the time to stand with Golden Gate Village residents — to support the investment, affordability and improvements they’ve said they want and have waited too long to see.
Where to Shop Plastic-Free in Marin—For Your Health and the Health of the Planet!
We’re in Week 4 of Plastic Free July—and if you’ve picked up some new tips and have taken just one action, you’re already making an impact. This week, we’re focusing on one of the most important shifts you can make: Avoiding plastic isn’t just an environmental choice—it’s a health decision. Here’s why: 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels, and it contains harmful additives like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. These chemicals leach into our food, drinks, and personal care products, especially when exposed to heat or oil. Exposure has been linked to serious health issues: Hormone disruption; Infertility and reproductive harm; Early puberty; Immune system suppression; Certain cancers (breast, prostate, testicular)
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 13th
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Read MoreHigh Tech: Southern Marin Fire Protection District Is Set to Host Demonstration of Pivotal’s Next-Gen eVTOL Aircraft
“We’re excited to explore how this innovation can enhance emergency readiness and aerial situational awareness,” said SMFD Fire Chief Chris Tubbs. “This is a unique opportunity to see next-generation aviation in action, right here in Southern Marin.” The Helix is a single-seat, electric aircraft classified under FAA Part 103, requiring no pilot’s license. With a cruising speed of approximately 63 mph, a 20+ mile range, auto takeoff and landing, and triple-redundant safety systems—including a ballistic parachute—it is being evaluated nationwide for both personal and professional use.
Read MoreSFGATE Unveils Winners of the Best of Bay Area 2025 and, Not Surprisingly, Mill Valley Got Some Love Once Again
To no surprise on our part, Mill Valley businesses and nonprofits were successful in capturing awards across a variety of business types, a particularly massive achievement considering the fact that SFGate’s Best of Bay Area included the entire Bay Area in its purview: “A reader-driven popularity contest with more than 150 categories accepting nominees, per Editor in Chief’s Grant Marek.
Read MoreSF Chronicle: Could This Plan Actually Save California’s High-Speed Rail project?
The Rail Authority would draw its $1 billion a year in state funds from a climate emissions program that pays for a wide range of clean energy goals, from public transit to electric vehicles. If it secures that bedrock support from the government, high speed rail officials will try to entice private financiers to cover the remaining costs, giving the bullet train a fighting chance of success.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Transportation Authority of Marin Approves Sea-Level Plan
Capping a two-year effort, the board governing the Transportation Authority of Marin voted unanimously to accept the 200-page document at its meeting on June 26. Approval enables the agency’s staff to begin working with officials in the county’s 11 municipalities to implement policy changes and start developing projects, including elevating roads and restoring marshlands. “This is really intended to be more than just another study that sits on the shelf,” Anne Richman, executive director of the Transportation Authority of Marin said at the meeting. “There’s a lot of technical data behind the actual report, and we really want it to be useful to the jurisdictions.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of July 6th
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Read MoreSF Chronicle: These are the new Laws Californians Must Start Following on July 1
“For the past six years, through boom, bust and pandemic, California’s Legislature has ended each session with a blitz of new laws that aim to make housing more plentiful and affordable.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 21st
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