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Southern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief
The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Mill Valley Moves Toward Full Nicotine Sales Ban
Mill Valley is poised to become the county’s second municipality, after Corte Madera, to ban retail sales of nicotine products and electronic smoking devices. The City Council unanimously approved a city code update Tuesday intended to curtail nicotine use among youths. “It’s shocking to me that our consumption here is 12 times higher than elsewhere…
Read MoreMarin County Supervisors to Consider $3M Investment in Winter Storm and Flood Preparedness
Marin County, CA — With potentially severe winter storms and unusually high tides approaching, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a $3 million investment in flood protection, emergency response resources and public preparedness at its Tuesday, September 29 meeting. Marin County’s varied geography means severe winter weather can affect communities in very different…
Read MoreCoffee Chat: Mayor Perrey, Vice Mayor Joachim& Special Guest Assemblymember Damon Connolly
Join Mayor Max Perrey, Vice Mayor Caroline Joachim, and Assemblymember Damon Connolly for coffee and conversation during Mill Valley’s First Tuesday ArtWalk. Stop by the Depot Plaza picnic benches on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to ask questions, share your thoughts, and connect with your local and state representatives. To learn more,…
Read MoreSATURDAY, SEPT. @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. From Americana and folk to blues, rock, and power pop,…
Read MoreTom Holland, Yes, Spiderman! Was Spotted Grabbing Lunch at Mill Valley Mixt!
Employees at the Mill Valley location of salad chain Mixt had quite the shock when actor Tom Holland stopped by for a salad on Monday. Abigail Zatarain, the restaurant’s general manager, said that the “Spider-Man” actor arrived by himself around 1 p.m. and waited in line to order just like any other customer. Her co-workers recognized him, but…
Read MoreTamalpais Union Students Improve State Test Results
After years of post-pandemic struggle, the Tamalpais Union High School District has attained higher state test scores in both English and math. The results are from the 2026 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, which was administered in April. Eleventh-graders at the district’s five high schools posted an average gain of 12.5…
Read MoreMarin Theatre: Cast Announced for Harold Pinter’s Betrayal!
(Tasso Feldman, Charlie Semine, Liz Sklar, and Nic Moore will appear in “Betrayal.” Courtesy photos.) Director Carey Perloff and Marin Theatre have assembled a magnetic cast to unravel Nobel Prize and Tony Award winner Harold Pinter‘s web of desire and deception in Betrayal, performing October 22 – November 15, 2026. Meet the Cast: Tasso Feldman (Jerry): Making his Marin Theatre debut,…
Read MoreSouthern Marin Flood and Storm Preparation Takes Shape
Officials have stepped up preparations for the coming months of king tides and potential El Niño-fueled storms in southern Marin. Steven Torrence, director of the county Office of Emergency Management, was among a team of public safety officials who briefed the Mill Valley City Council on Monday. The preparation efforts include better agency coordination; evacuation…
Read MoreJoin Us for YES on Measure P Family Fun Day, Saturday, October 3rd, 11am, Civic Center Lagoon
Hello Measure P Supporters: Please join us for Free, Family Fun Day to Support Measure P! YES on Measure P- Free Family Fun Day Campaign Kickoff , Saturday, October 3rd, 11am at the Civic Center Lagoon. We’ll have lunch, face painting, games, yard signs, marketing materials and more. This is an opportunity to say thank you…
Read MoreThe Latest Info On 2026 Mill Valley Milley Awards
The 2026 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement on October 18th will be an evening to remember. It will begin with a wine reception featuring savory appetizers by Lima Nikkei, the new Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Mill Valley’s El Paseo. A lavish buffet by Marin caterer Debbie Ghiringhelli, with select wines by Mill Valley vintners will follow.…
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