Mill Valley in the News
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Workforce Housing Complex Edges Toward Construction Phase, Co-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners – 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees
The entire village of 250 affordable apartments will rest on about 8 acres at the site of a former San Quentin State Prison gun range. It is near the Larkspur ferry terminal, a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station, bus stops, bike trails and other amenities. The entire project, which began in the planning stages about four years ago, has been estimated to cost about $238 million.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mill Valley Looks to Rehabilitate Roof of Historic Mill
“If you look under it from the inside, you can see daylight throughout it, and there’s some places vegetation is starting to grow and get hold, and it’s an untreated wood-shingle roof, so it has a fairly short lifespan,” said Mark Neumann, the city’s deputy director of operations and utilities. The creekside mill in Cascade Canyon was one of the first built in the Bay Area, according to the Mill Valley Historical Society. Erected around 1835 by John Reed, it is one of the oldest standing mills in California.
Read MoreLocal Kitchens Partners with Bay Area Institution Koi Palace to Launch Its Award-Winning Dim Sum at All Local Kitchens Locations, Including Mill Valley @ 741 E Blithedale Ave #775b
Founded in 1996 by brothers Willy and Ronny Ng, Koi Palace set out to bring the rich tradition of Cantonese dim sum to the Bay Area. After nearly three decades, the restaurant has become an icon in Northern California’s culinary landscape, earning widespread acclaim for its authentic, meticulously crafted dishes. This dedication to quality and avor continues as Koi Palace brings their fan-favorite dishes to all Local Kitchens locations.
Read MorePlaya, Mill Valley’s Popular Modern Mexican Restaurant, Recently Received a 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Accolade and Has Just Unveiled an Exciting New Menu!
In keeping with the adventurous spirit at Playa, General Manager, Manfred Mendez has designed a new cocktail program with stunning and colorful concoctions that complement Siegel’s spicy and earthy flavors. The Santa Madre combines two mezcals and sweet and spicy notes from pineapple syrup and ancho verde. Allspice adds a warm note to a Tepache Cocktail of mezcal and house-made tepache. The whimsically named Smokin’ Mirror is inspired by the classic Manhattan but offers a decidedly Mexican twist with Tequila, Mezcal and port.
Read MoreHarnessing AI for Business Success: Free Webinar with Practical Tips – Wed., Jan. 8th, 12pm-12:45pm
In this free 45-minute webinar, explore practical ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and spark innovation. Learn how large language models can improve decision-making, streamline workflows, and generate new opportunities tailored to your business needs. Walk away with actionable strategies to help your business excel in the AI era.
Read MoreLocal Kitchens Partners with Kiddo! in November – They’ll Be Giving 5% of All Sales From Nov. 4th-10th to the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation. ‘Swing by Local Kitchens for a Meal to Support Kiddo!’
Local Kitchens in Mill Valley is pursuing its mission to give back, bringing communities together through food. “We have loved being a business partner of Kiddo! to help further local children’s education through the arts,” the Local Kitchen s team says in a statement. “As a part of this partnership, we will be giving 5% of all sales between Nov. 4th-10th. Swing by Local Kitchens for a meal (or two) this week to support Kiddo!”
Read MoreMill Valley Music Festival Organizers Unveil Early Plans for the 4th Edition of Classic Bay Area Event on May 10-11, 2025, With Early Bird Weekend Passes on Sale Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 10am!
”We love our community deeply and we are proud to keep this amazing, family-friendly, multi-faceted May weekend event flourishing and raising the profile of this wondrous place,” says Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “The launch pad of the Mill Valley Music Festival is Friends Field, in the heart of the 94941 and surrounded by some of the Bay Area’s gargantuan Bay Area monoliths – the 2,500-foot Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods National Monument, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Adventure, delicious cuisine, a myriad of arts and culture, and an amazing depth of music history are our jam. Come have one of the best homegrown live music experiences in the Bay. While we get to building the 4th edition of this vibrant event, make your plans for an avalanche of pure joy in the spring!”
Read MoreYes on L Campaign Hosts a Series of Community Forums @ Assembly, 319 Miller Ave., Continuing With Forums on Oct. 28th at Assembly and Oct. 29 at Assembly
On Monday, October 14th from 7-8 PM at Assembly at 319 Miller Ave., the Measure L campaign hosted a community forum about the measure, an important local initiative aimed at securing Mill Valley’s future. There are two additional Measure L Community Forums:
Meeting 2: Monday, Oct. 28 7-8 PM at Assembly, 319 Miller Ave. Mayor Urban Carmel will present the Measure and will take your questions.
Meeting 3: Tuesday, Oct. 29 7-8 PM at Assembly, 319 Miller Ave. City Council member Caroline Joachim will present the Measure and take your questions.
Yes on L Campaign Hosts a Series of Community Forums on Monday, Oct. 14th, 7-8pm @ Assembly, 319 Miller Ave., Followed by Forums on Oct. 28th at Assembly and Oct. 29 at Assembly
On Monday, October 14th from 7-8 PM at Assembly at 319 Miller Ave., a community forum about Measure L, an important local initiative aimed at securing Mill Valley’s future. This is your chance to learn how Measure L will provide the funding needed to protect our city from wildfire risks, maintain critical infrastructure like roads and emergency routes, and support needed maintenance for our beloved library and community center. With unanimous support from the Mill Valley City Council and endorsements from 12 former Mayors, Measure L has also been backed by key local organizations including the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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