Diversity & Equity
The 2024 Mill Valley Music Fest Turns Three, Unveils a Leveled Up Lineup and Returns to Friends Field For a Two-Day Celebration of Arts, Culture & The Bay – May 11-12
“As we head into year three of what started as a somewhat hair-brained idea to rejuvenate and inspire our community by reveling in the deep, historic roots of live music in our town, we’re grateful on a number of fronts – the amazing support we’ve had so far, the growth we’ve experienced each year, and the patience and support from our neighbors, our partners, and our stakeholders. We’ll continue to raise the profile of this town we’re blessed to call home,” said Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Jurisdictions, Including Mill Valley, Face Rezoning Deadline for Housing Edict
“Tiburon completed its rezone, and HCD is evaluating for compliance with the housing element,” Murillo said. “Mill Valley has indicated to HCD that it is in the process of completing its rezones.” Mill Valley planning and building director Patrick Kelly said the city Planning Commission will consider the zoning changes on Jan. 23.
Read MoreZócalo Public Square: With Its Focus on Education, Health Care, and Gun Control, California Creates a Gold Standard for Longevity
The problem is that so few people are moving here. The biggest reason for that is well known: The cost of living in the Golden State is among America’s highest. But less well known is that our high costs buy you more living. Literally. On average, Californians live to 79, which beats the American average by more than two years, along with the average of all but three other states.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 15
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Read MoreState of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Approves Mill Valley Housing Element Through 2031
“We have been really careful, and I have been proud of our staff and our council and city attorney on our process of public engagement that has gone on throughout this process,” Cusimano added. “There are no new goals or policies being implemented in the latest update to the plan. The changes that staff are recommending are administrative and technical in nature,” and quite limited.
Read MoreMarin Environmental Housing Collaborative Makes the Case for Addressing the Massive Glut of Off-Street Parking Requirements
“Marin doesn’t need all of this parking,” write Silva and Wells. “Towns have wildly different policies, based more on accidents of history than sound analysis. For multi-family housing, Mill Valley requires 25% more parking than Tiburon, and Fairfax requires 32% more than San Anselmo. These dramatic differences wouldn’t occur if parking mandates were scientifically based. Excess parking consumes too much land.”
Read MoreFeel the 94941 Love: WorldAtlas Shines a Light on ‘7 Picture-Perfect Towns in Northern California’
The visitor center for this old-growth redwood forest, named in honor of the influential American author, activist, and naturalist, is just over three miles west of Mill Valley. Cameras struggle to capture both the height and depth of this magical place. In town, the quiet, yet communal streets crisscross around Lytton Square, rewarding aimless afternoon strollers with cool coffee shops and unexpected boutiques.
Read MoreSupporters, Opponents Ramp Up Their Case For and Against Measure, Which Seeks to Upgrade Facilities at the Five Tamalpais Union High District Schools to the Tune of $517 Million in Bonds
Voters in the district will consider a proposal to repair and upgrade the district’s five high schools. If approved, Measure A authorizes $517 million in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 assessed value while bonds are outstanding ($36 million annually) with independent oversight, annual audits, no funds for administrators and all funds locally controlled.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 8
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Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Dec. 18
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