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Islands: One Of California’s Friendliest Cities Is An Artsy, Bustling Gem That Resembles A European Village – You Only Get One Guess!

No matter the time of year, Mill Valley is buzzing with activity. The small, yet vibrant town is a paradise for artsy souls, from film fanatics to theater lovers. In fact, the town hosts an array of annual artsy events like the Mill Valley Film Festival. Taking place each October, this 11-day event draws in thousands of cinephiles, screening creations from over 200 filmmakers in the town’s local theaters. Furthermore, if you visit during the summer, you can catch the Mountain Play, anĀ outdoor musical production put on by the local theater troupe. This annual play is set on the Cushing Memorial Amphitheater stage against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

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Marin IJ: Longtime Developer Jack Krystal, Who Has Sought to Develop the Area Around Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures & Terra Outdoor Several Times, Seeks to Leverage a Flurry of State Laws That Have Stripped Local Jurisdictions

Now comes word via the Marin Independent Journal that San Rafael developer Jack Krystal has filed a preliminary application to construct a five-story residential building in unincorporated Mill Valley near Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures, Terra Outdoor and treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino, which hopes to expand to the Presidio first and in Mill Valley in early 2026. The project at 258 and 260 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, which is very close to another project nearby that would would include 43 apartments and a 54-room residential care center. Under state law, the care center would count as a single dwelling because it would have a shared kitchen.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 23rd

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San Rafael Chamber Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility

“Our goal is to bring together business leaders and community resources to showcase solutions at our local fingertips,” says San Rafael Chamber Executive Director Karen Strolia. “The information shared will outline actionable strategies that can be implemented to attract more companies and address this year’s economic concerns.”

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 10th

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Marin IJ: Plan to Carve up Marin Housing Project Between Marin City and Tam Junction Heads to Supervisors

ā€œThe designs did not reflect the site constraints,ā€ Kalish told the Marin IJ. ā€œIt literally did not look like a design that had been produced for that site.ā€ Kalish said that despite the risk of flooding at the location, the drawings showed windows placed at ground level. ā€œEven the tree selections, when I checked them, none of them could have tolerated living there because their roots wouldn’t tolerate brackish water,ā€ she said.

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Looking to Learn More About the Potentially Volatile Road Ahead? These Bay Area Experts Have You Covered

Event Highlights: Keynote 1:Ā  Fostering Innovation and Growth in the North Bay; Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the North Bay; Keynote Address 3:Ā  The Road Ahead: Navigating Potholes and Possibilities in the North Bay Economy
Headline Speaker: Dr. Robert Eyler, Economist & Professor, Sonoma State University will analyze key economic trends and offer insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead for 2025 and beyond.Ā 

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Adam Cohen, a Burgeoning Influencer in Mill Valley and Beyond, Leverages His Status As Marin Dad x California Gold Bar Fundraiser For LA Fire Victims – Wed., Feb. 12, 7:30pm-11pm, 848 B St., San Rafael

In recent years, Cohen has broadly expanded his purview and, as you might already know, he’s transformed himself into his a very successful influencer, supporting nonprofits looking for more visibility, adding plenty of levity on Instagram and elsewhere, and much more. This month, Cohen is leveraging his status to host a MeetUp to benefit victims of the LA Fires.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 2nd

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 26th

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DEI & HousingĀ Headlines Marin organizations gird for federal funding freeze amid Trump upheaval Tamalpais Union school district ethnic studies moves ahead Dick Spotswood: Tam District should take a step back on ethnic studies debate Marin schools stress migrant safety amid Trump crackdown San Rafael gets grant to advance Canal bridge project Marin Voice: Marinwood lawsuit…

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