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Are California Voters Signaling Tax Fatigue Toward School Bonds and Parcel Taxes?
John Fensterwald The final results of last month’s school parcel taxes and construction bonds may not bode well for districts weighing their own tax proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot. The passage rate for both parcel taxes and school bonds on the June 2 ballot fell below the historic average. So the question facing districts as…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Before Borders Existed, Human Migration Was a Natural Right
Liberal immigration policy has been the engine of America’s “greatness” and what makes us different from other countries, it also has been the main driver of our economic strength. These policies have philosophical implications. Human migration in response to food availability, climate change, predators and internal conflicts is our shared legacy. Every human alive descends…
Read MoreFree E-Waste Collection in Mill Valley!
Please Note: No hazardous waste or household appliances will be accepted. For a full list of e-waste items accepted and not accepted, please visit the North Bay Conservation Corps website (only e-waste items will be accepted).
Read MoreMarinIJ Sports Briefs: Mill Valley Majors Team Wins to Stay Alive at NorCals!
Paxton King and Calvin Boehle drove in two runs apiece as Mill Valley stayed alive in the NorCal majors tournament following an 8-6 victory against Los Gatos on Monday night. Mill Valley remains in the consolation bracket and faces Chico Central in Chico on Tuesday. Mill Valley needs to win that game then another elimination…
Read MoreMarinIJ: North Bay Coordinated Transit Service Boosts Ridership, Transfers
A plan to streamline service among transit agencies in the North Bay appears to be working as intended, according to a preliminary evaluation. Under the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service plan, also known as MASCOTS, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has recorded a 20% boost in ridership in the period between April 12, when the change happened,…
Read MoreMill Valley Middle School Modernization Phase: Interim Campus Construction July 24, 2026
Work Completed July 20 – 24 ● Continued dewatering operations to lower water levels under the site so excavation work can be done safely. Water that was removed was pumped to an on-site tank where it was treated and then released into the storm drain system. ● Began excavation work to prepare the site for…
Read MoreThe Curtain Theatre: Meet the Cast of Love’s Labour’s Lost
This year’s cast features: Euan Ashley (King of Navarre); William Cagle(Nathaniel); Dominic Marco Canty (Don Armado); Heather Cherry(Holofernes); David Cole (Costard); Alexandra Fry (Princess of France); Diego Hardy (Berowne); Thomas Hutchinson (Dumaine); Rachel Ka’iulani Kennealy (Rosaline); Thomas Peterson (Longaville); Tom Reilly(Boyet); Arya Safavi (Katherine); Marianne Shine (Dull); Faryn Thomure(Maria); and Abigail Wissink (Armado’s Page). A Fresh Take on a Shakespeare Favorite In Love’s Labour’s Lost, the King of Navarre convinces three friends to join him in a three-year pledge to avoid women…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Marin Voice: Housing Laws Are Helping, But Progress Is Slow
The 21st century “ROAD to Affordable Housing Act” became law with nearly unanimous bipartisan support. Industry groups, unions, local governments and housing advocates rallied behind the effort. The law modernizes federal housing programs. It improves regulatory streamlining, eliminates restrictions on build-to-rent housing developers (who have added 70,000 housing units per year), simplifies rules for manufactured…
Read MoreTam High Foundation Announces Emily Uhlhorn as Next Executive Director
Current Tamalpais Union High School District Trustee to assume leadership role in January 2027 as the Foundation celebrates 30 years of supporting Tam High students. Mill Valley, Calif. – July 23, 2026 — The Tam High Foundation today announced the appointment of Emily Uhlhorn as its next Executive Director, effective January 2027 after the completion…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Sports Briefs: Mill Valley claims LL Section Pennant
Mill Valley Little League used solid pitching and steady hitting to capture the Section 1 pennant with an 8-2 victory over Davis National on Tuesday evening at Mt. Diablo High. Mill Valley starter Cooper Maddex went 4 innings, as he allowed two runs on three hits, struck out three batters and walked one. Lucas Parrett…
Read MoreMarinIJ: Tam Union School District Holds Off on Parcel Tax Renewal Bid
Superintendent Courtney Goode said Tuesday that there has been no change of heart among trustees since June 16, when the board decided not to continue with its ad hoc parcel tax exploratory committee. Ending the tax exploratory committee also eliminated any potential steps such as polling. “The board generally preferred to wait and revisit a…
Read MoreSave the Date: California Creates – 2nd Annual Golden State Manufacturing Form, October 13, 2026
Click to teach Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Mail this conversation is important Good afternoon, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Kathryn Asprey, and I serve as the Director of External Affairs for the State Treasurer’s Office. On behalf of State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, the California Alternative Energy & Transportation Financing Authority…
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