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Mill Valley Bans Nicotine Sales With No Exemptions
Mill Valley is Marinās second municipality to completely ban retail sales of nicotine products and electronic smoking devices with no exemptions. āThis is a huge moment for not just Mill Valley, but also for Corte Madera thatās joined us in this action,ā Mayor Max Perrey said Monday. āHopefully, other cities and the county will follow…
Read MoreLicensed Commercial Home Kitchens: County of Marin Green Lights Lights Home Commercial Kitchens
Licensed Marin residents will soon be allowed to prepare food for sale in and out of their home kitchens. County supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to opt in to a state law that allows the permitting of āmicroenterprise home kitchen operations,ā known as MEHKOs. Supervisors voted to approve the program on a three-year trial basis.…
Read MoreMarinIJ: State Drafts Toxic Cleanup Plan for Marin Housing Projects, Particularly Around Removing Toxic Substances Near San Quentin Prison Where Two Housing Developments are Planned.
State regulators have released a draft plan for removing toxic substances from a site near San Quentin prison where two housing developments are planned. The projects along East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard are linked because they plan to share infrastructure. One project has to delay construction because the other is struggling with financing. The Marin…
Read MoreTam Union District Reports Persistent Low Grades Among Black Students
Despite years of remedial efforts, low grades among African American students at Tamalpais Union High School District rose significantly in 2025-26 and were the highest rate among all student ethnic groups, the district reported. An average of 44% of the districtās 87 Black students in 2025-26 received D, F, or incomplete grades, compared to the…
Read MoreMarin-Sonoma Bike-Sharing Program Extended for 3 Years
A bike-sharing program in Marin and Sonoma counties is receiving an infusion of more than $2 million for a three-year extension and expansion plan. North Bay officials have approved a combined $1.39 million in local and regional funds to extend the Redwood Bikeshare project, which was set to end next month. Additionally, Sen. Mike McGuire,…
Read MoreMarin IJ Readersā Forum: Measure T Services Tax Is an Investment in Mill Valley
Measure T services tax is an investment in Mill Valley When voting on a renewal tax like Mill Valleyās Measure T municipal services tax on the November ballot we, as former Mill Valley mayors, apply two strict tests. Test 1: Has the city spent our tax dollars wisely? Yes. Over the past decade, Mill Valley…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Voters in Mill Valley, Sausalito, San Rafael Eye Ballot Proposals
Three of Marinās 11 cities have measures on the November ballot which relate solely to issues within their boundaries: Mill Valley, Sausalito and San Rafael. Measure T is Mill Valleyās renewal of their current municipal service tax of $303 per residential property. It has a 2% annual adjustment and sunsets in 10 years. Of the…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Transportation Authority of Marin to Upgrade Hubs for Ferries, Trains
The Transportation Authority of Marin is preparing to launch a plan to improve how people interact with major transit hubs. The plan recommends ways ā such as bike repair stations, relocated bus stops, bike and pedestrian improvements and electric vehicle charging sites ā to enhance connectivity and experiences. It includes the ferry terminals in Larkspur, Sausalito…
Read MoreMill Valley Chamber Highlights GYMGUYZ: San Francisco & Marin CA
Vana Han, Owner One thing that attracted me to the Mill Valley community is how active people are here across different stages of life. Our clients range from busy professionals and parents to older adults who want to maintain strength, balance and independence. Rather than asking people to fit themselves into a traditional gym model,…
Read MoreSATURDAY, SEPT 26th 11am-7:30pm, Depot Plaza
FREE EVENT! Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the Bay Area’s best musicians. ļ»æFrom Americana and folk to blues, rock, and power pop,…
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