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Marin IJ: Marin County Moves to Lock In ‘Offsite’ Development Standards
Marin County planning commissioners got their first look at proposed objective standards for offsite improvements made necessary by new housing developments in unincorporated areas. Under new state housing laws designed to stimulate housing development, counties and municipalities may only attempt to enforce objective standards such as building heights and setback requirements. In response, Marin County…
Read MoreBook Launch Party-Art Show with Local Artist & Writer at The Depot
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 5-7pm WHERE: The Depot in Mill Valley In their new gift book Away to See: Martha’s Vineyard, local artist Paul Norwood and writer Liz Norwood capture the beauty and spirit of Martha’s Vineyard through lyrical vignettes and vibrant, full-color works of art. Come celebrate the launch with artwork from the book, wine, and friends old and…
Read MoreMarin Voice: More Can Be Done to Build the Housing We Need
Jenny Silva We need more affordable housing. Many residents are pleading for it, and the state is requiring that Marin permit at least 14,000 new housing units by 2031. May is Affordable Housing Month, so I would like to assess how we are doing. Some have the impression that Marin is in the midst of…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Housing projects Near San Quentin Face More Complications
In the face of mounting difficulties, developers want to revise a construction plan for two major housing projects on state land near San Quentin prison. The change stems from an additional delay in financing and environmental clearances for one of the projects along East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The Marin County Public Financing Authority, a…
Read MorePG&E Unveils Major Mill Valley Undergrounding Project
Jeff and Brad Lambert-Stone peered at the laptop showing a map of their street in Mill Valley’s highlands and lines tracing PG&E power lines. “So there’s your house,” said Paul Larson, project manager for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. “All the lines are white. All of our overhead distribution lines are going to be gone.”…
Read MoreThe Kiddo! Carnival is Coming!
Dear Mill Valley Families, NEW this year: The Kiddo Carnival Golden Ticket (+ Sale Schedule) Dear Mill Valley Families, The countdown is on! The Kiddo! Carnival officially opens Friday, May 22 at 4pm. This beloved tradition is a major fundraiser for our schools and the best way to support it is by purchasing your tickets in…
Read MoreMill Valley Artists Participating in the 2026 Marin Open Studios / Two Weekends: May 9 & 10!
Artists across Marin County will open their creative spaces to the public for this once-a-year experience When: May 2 & 3 and May 9 & 10, 11am – 6pm Where: Various art studios across Marin County What: Returning for its 33rd year is the highly anticipated Marin Open Studios. For two weekends, art lovers from across the Bay Area are…
Read MoreTam High Students Artists May ArtWalk!
The four artists, clockwise from top left, are Adela Skidmore, Anthony Navaro Diaz, Zoe Milum and Zola Saunders. The students will be showcasing their ‘Painted Portraits’ in the Mill Valley Chamber at 85 Throckmorton Ave., 5:30. ArtWalk is on Tuesday, May 5th from 5:30-7:30 pm.Supported by PATH.
Read MoreMill Valley Has Moved With Alacrity, Finishing a Series of New Regulation Changes to Attract New Businesses
Mill Valley has finished a series of regulation changes to attract new businesses. On April 20, the City Council approved a rewrite of the commercial zoning code that included streamlining the application process and lowering fees. Last November, the council eliminated most parking requirements for new businesses, which also were a deterrent to filling downtown…
Read MoreMill Valley School District Community – Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC)APPLICATION
The Mill Valley School District (MVSD) welcomes all registered voters living within the MVSD boundaries to apply for open seats on the Community Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC). FULL STORY.
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