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Mill Valley Native Todd Barbee Was a Force Behind the Recent Transition of the SkyStar Observation Wheel to Fisherman’s Wharf as Part of APEC
While there was plenty of heavy lifting all around to relocate the ferris wheel, which was placed in 2020 as part of Golden Gate Park’s 150th-anniversary celebration from the Music Concourse between de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences to Fisherman’s Wharf, Mill Valley native Todd Barbee, a multi-talented designer, helped make the transition happen.
Read MoreFlour Craft Bakery Mourns the Loss of a Longtime Staffer’s Tragic Loss of His Brother, Posts GoFundMe to Support the Family
“Funeral and memorial costs are the most urgent priority for the family at this time. Any additional funds will go to Roberto’s wife while she gets back on her feet and to an education fund of his two sons.”
Read MoreFoodgressing Touts the Deliciousness of Le Marais Bakery on East Blithedale
Foodgressing.com, a food, travel and lifestyle brand sharing news and reviews on restaurants, products, travel and local happenings and founded in 2014 by Areta Wong, has trained its foodie eye on the incredibly delicious Le Marais Bakery at 250 East Blithedale.
Read MoreOp-Ed: California Has a $20 Billion Problem and No Clear Way to Solve It
In its May 2023 forecast, the Employment Development Department said that California’s unemployment insurance fund debt would grow to $19.7 billion by the end of the year. Much of that debt was accumulated during the pandemic when millions of people lost their jobs and the state had to borrow money from the federal government to pay out unemployment benefits,” Raderman writes.
Read MoreFormer MV City Councilman Files Appeal to Reverse Planning Commission’s Unanimous Approval of the Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building
Wachtel seeks to compel the City Council to reverse the decision on a number of grounds, including that “there was no consideration of the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” that it went against the city’s MV2040 General Plan, as well as noise, parking and the membership concept.
Read MorePlanning Commission Approves Proposed Treehouse Project at Former BofA Building and Makes a Compelling Case for More Vibrancy and Less Car Dependency
“This is a challenging place to try to get anything approved,” Commissioner Greg Hildebrand said. “It’s a lot of the same issues: noise, privacy, parking. If this doesn’t move forward, it could sit empty for five years.” “This is going to bring more people downtown, and it will help the businesses around it.”
Read MoreMusic Heals International Tees Up 10th Annual Benefit at Sweetwater Music Hall on Nov. 20
The 2023 edition of the event serves as the 10th anniversary concert, a “one-time only night of musical collaborations honoring the late, great Rob Wasserman – a gathering of legends, including acclaimed jazz bassist Christian McBride, ALO guitarist Lebo (Dan Lebowitz), Arcade Fire guitarist Paul Beaubrun, Dead & Company drummer Jay Lane and turntablist DJ Logic.
Read MoreAs Planning Commission Considers Proposed ‘Treehouse’ Arts & Culture-Oriented Club That Seeks to Re-Envision the Historic Bank of America Building, MV Chamber Weighs In
The founders of the popular Marine Layer clothing brand initially saw the building as a possible retail concept, but pivoted after learning of the significant aforementioned obstacles they saw as untenable. Instead, they chose a concept that has garnered excitement in cities and towns across the U.S. that look to create gathering spaces for communities wanting reconnection after the years of pandemic disruption. A “recurring revenue” model is important for a very large space with little curb appeal.
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap: MVFF46 Concludes With ‘Maestro,’ Doles Out a Bounty of Awards
The 46th Mill Valley Film Festival closed with a thrilling party on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael. “A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s films, panels, conversations, and more,” organizer said in a statement. From our sponsors, donors, and members, to first-time attendees—we are so happy to have you as part of this Festival. We couldn’t do this without you!”
Read MoreWith an Array of Talent and Some Sage Advice, Madrona Bakery Owners Have a Grand Plan to Make 17 Madrona a Multi-Faceted Community Gathering Space
With the arrival of Madrona Bakery at 17 Madrona St. in downtown Mill Valley, a small town that lacked a single bakery only a few years ago has yet another, each with its own distinct flavor and style.
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