Diversity & Equity
MV 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 MoreDenzel Allen’s Strength Den Hosts Unlocking Vitality: Indian Clubs, Breathing & Inversion Therapy – Saturday, May 17, 10am-12pm, 467 Miller Ave., Mill Valley
Discover the synergy of movement, breath, and gravity in this dynamic workshop designed to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Denzel Allen is bringing in Phil Scarito to provide a hands-on workshop intro to: Inversion techniques, Breathwork, Circular Patterns through ancient tools: Indian Clubs
Mindful Movement. “At different phases of our life, if we are lucky enough to become enlightened to it, we understand the body to be a toy, then a tool, then a temple.” The earlier we see it as a temple, the better we age—and the coursework in this workshop is the movement portion’s Holy Grail.
Mill Valley Parks & Rec and Donors Are Set to Move Forward With a Long-Sought Pair of Sand Volleyball Courts Near Bayfront Field!
“This has been an idea that’s been going on for many many years and there’s been stops and starts to it. And some of that is because this is a pretty major construction project,” said Vanessa Justice, whose term on the Mill Valley Parks and Recreation Commission recently ended. In Mill Valley, hundreds of youths play the sport in clubs and programs. For years, enthusiasts have set up makeshift nets and courts on the city’s hockey fields on Sunday, when those fields are closed to organized sports, Justice said.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of April 13th
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Read MoreDespite Support from the City of Mill Valley, the Goodwill Donation Center on Miller Ave. Is Toast – Goodwill’s New Leaders Say They Have Big Plans With Larger Format Retail Stores & Colorful Inventory
“Goodwill’s donation centers have been serving Mill Valley for over two decades. We are fortunate to have longtime businesses that are committed to serving our residents and the greater good,” said City Manager Todd Cusimano. “I want to thank the residents of Mill Valley for making their voices heard during this process,” says City Councilmember Max Perrey, noted. Goodwill is a valued part of our community and we are excited to continue growing our partnership.”
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 MoreMarin Theatre’s Next Play: A Trial that Shook the Renaissance—and Still Resonates Today
Join Marin Theatre for their next play, a searing drama exposing the 1612 trial that rocked Renaissance Rome. This gripping true story of the feminist icon who faced down her attacker comes to life in a visually striking play that blends history with contemporary commentary. Conceived from centuries-old court transcripts, It’s True, It’s True, It’s True is a powerful, fast-paced drama that finds 17-year-old painter Artemisia Gentileschi battling to tell her truth while up against an antagonistic judicial system and the constrictive gender expectations of the time. Don’t miss this powerful drama about one woman who refused to be silenced and became one of the most successful painters of her generation.
Read MoreThe Boyle Park Master Plan Goal is to Preserve and Enhance Boyle Park and Amenities for Current and Future use. The City is Kicking off the Project with a Short community Survey – It’s Open Until April 18
The first Community Meeting is Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 at the Community Center. Meeting content to include: an introduction to the project and images, share survey results and discuss themes, and collect additional feedback. A second meeting at Boyle Park will be announced soon and will serve as an additional opportunity to share feedback and discuss project ideas and themes.
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