County of Marin
The Amazing Mill Valley Children’s Garden at Edna Maguire Hosts the 4th Annual Plant Sale. 100% of Sales support the Mill Valley Children’s Garden Maintenance and Management!
Online shop is open NOW. Shop for your favorite plants and garden goodies from the comfort of home HERE. Pick up orders Wednesday April 23rd in the Garden 1:30-3:30 (80 Lomita Dr/Edna Maguire Elementary). Shop in Person during the following dates and time: Wednesday, April 23 – Celebrate Earth Day during Open Garden (1:30-3:30)! Plus, online orders will be ready for pick-up, and our in-person plant sale kicks off. Sunday, April 27 – Join us for a Plant Sale & Garden Work Party (10 AM-2 PM). Come find beautiful plants and lend a hand in the garden—it’s a great way to connect with the community and the earth! The Mill Valley Children’s Garden is a 22,000 sq. ft. organic garden, orchard and outdoor classroom, located at the Edna Maguire Elementary School.
Read MoreMV Residents’ Education Housing Partner’s 250-Unit, Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees, Have Received Unanimous Support to Take an Initial Step Toward Helping to Guarantee Rental Income for the Project
Marin County supervisors voted unanimously to take an initial step toward helping to guarantee rental income for a housing project designed to serve educators and county employees. The project, the Village at Oak Hill, envisions construction of 135 apartments on vacant land donated by the state in eastern Larkspur near San Quentin. The plan is to reserve 101 of the apartments for the employees of local schools and 34 for county employees.The project is being overseen by the Marin County Public Financing Authority, a joint partnership between Marin County and the Marin County Office of Education. It has a $16.4 million funding gap. Rising interest rates since the project launched are to blame, said Matthew Hymel, the authority’s director and a former county executive.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 13th
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Read MoreAs Lots of State Legislation Sought to Incentivize More Affordable Housing, We Saw Mill Valley Focusing on Right-Sized Affordability. So How Does it Fit in 2025 With the New Focus on ‘Abundance’?
“To unmake this machine will be painful,” they write. “It’s also necessary. In the long run, the way to marginalize the most dangerous political movements is to prove the superiority of your own. If liberals do not want Americans to turn to the false promise of strongmen, they need to offer the fruits of effective government. They need to offer Americans a liberalism that builds.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 6th
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Read MoreSan Rafael Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility – April 24th, 7:30am-11am
The 2025 Economic Forecast will focus on the key economic concerns voiced by Marin County’s business community. The program will kick off with the foundation of our current economic state and roll into panel discussions with key leaders and experts who have critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our local economy, including economic vitality, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Addressing these pressing issues is essential to ensuring a thriving business environment in Marin County.
Read MoreSafer Evacuation: Here’s What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know to Have a Successful Evacuation Drill on Saturday, April 26!
Knowing how to evacuate safely can mean the difference between life and death. Being prepared and acting early can save lives. The Mill Valley Evacuation Drill on April 26th is your chance to practice your plan and ensure you are ready when it matters most. Safer Evacuation: What Mill Valley Residents Need to Know Wildfires move quickly, and for those living in Mill Valley, evacuating safely requires a well-thought-out plan. Whether you live in a hillside neighborhood or in a flatter area, having an evacuation strategy is critical. Wildfires spread rapidly due to heat, wind patterns, and dry conditions, making early evacuation and preparedness essential. Below are key strategies to help you prepare for and execute a safe evacuation.
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Mill Valley Evacuation Drills Crucial for Emergency Prep
Rule one is to leave for a safe location immediately after the first alarm sounds. There’s no dawdling if you, your family and pets are to survive. As soon as evacuation orders are given, leave for a safe location. Your destination can be a sports field, school yard, the beach or anywhere far from flammable foliage. Never forget that a major earthquake can spawn an out-of-control urban or wildland fire. Think of San Francisco at 5:06 a.m. on April 18, 1906. Keep in mind the old saying, “those who hesitate are lost.”
Read MoreMarin Serves as State Model for Fire Prevention
“One of the reasons why we wanted to locate our task force meeting in Marin is the remarkable work that’s actually happening on a community scale,” said state Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot, co-chair of the task force. The task force held a series of panel discussions at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael on March 29. More than 400 attended in person and more than 300 tuned in online.
Read MoreDick Spotswood Via Marin IJ: Marin Voters Would Make Great Protesters Against Trump
It’s time for regular Marin residents who consider themselves patriots to stand up and determine their own destiny. In much of politically “blue” America, protests have spontaneously erupted. No, they aren’t due to paid organizers. They’re just angry Americans. Other than at Corte Madera’s Tesla showroom, it appears to me that local protests have been scarce. Marin should be a shining example to fellow California patriots on how to address their pent-up emotions and exercise their First Amendment rights.
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