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Should Muir Woods National Monument Be Renamed?

Muir Woods photos by Kirke Wrench and Hans Roenau. Muir Woods National Monument, the 558-acre preserve of towering redwood trees, right in our backyard, is the biggest tourist attraction in Marin and the crown jewel of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, drawing visitors for more than 100 years, including more than 900,000 in 2019. But…

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Planning Commission Approves Proposed Paint Color Changes as Part of the Depot Bookstore & Cafe Remodel

[Update 7.29.20] In the coming weeks, City Council will also likely consider a proposal to replace the building’s roof and fund a fire sprinkler system connection. [Update 7.29.20]: The Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed paint color changes and the removal of the balloon awnings demo the Depot building.​Since being deemed essential construction in May, the longstanding efforts to renovate the…

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City InstallsĀ Black Lives Matter Public Art at Camino Alto & East Blithedale, Quickly Restores It After Defacement

City of Mill Valley’s public art installation at Camino Alto and East Blithedale states simply: “Black Lives Matter.” Amidst a historic moment when the words Black Lives Matter need to be uttered, repeatedly, out loud, City of Mill Valley officials last week unveiled a new public art installation that declared just that, along with “Mill Valley…

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County Hosts Free COVID-19 Testing in San Rafael for All Restaurant Workers – August 5, 7am-12pm, 1-4pm

As previously reported, many Mill Valley restaurants have chosen transparency in recent weeks when it comes to positive coronavirus cases among their staff.  According to the San Francisco Chronicle, “these restaurant owners thought they were doing everything right: requiring employees to wear masks, keeping them as far apart as possible, putting hand sanitizer everywhere. Now they are starting…

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COVID Explainer: Here Are the Guidelines Restaurants Must Follow for the Safety of Patrons and Employees

In recent weeks, as Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed heightened interest in enforcement of businesses regarding health and safety protocols and the Marin County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval of an emergency ordinance allowing Marin’s county, city and town government workers to cite violators, tensions have run high for Mill Valley restaurant owners, tensions have risen for restaurant owners in Mill Valley…

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MV Chamber, City of MV’s Emergency Preparedness Commission to Launch #MaskUp Campaign to Bolster COVID-19 Safety, Support Mill Valley Businesses

It couldn’t possibly be more clear:  Wearing a face mask, along with other preventative measures like regular hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Anecdotally, Mill Valley residents and visitors have significantly stepped up their usage of face masks In recent weeks. But in the midst of a global…

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