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The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
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Depot Cafe and Bookstore Hosts Sept 30th
As they stop into eat, observant visitors and Mill Valley newcomers might notice that this small building has the character of an old train station. History buffs in particular might strongly suspect that it was indeed a train station at one time. And they would be correct. The birth of Mill Valley happened in large…
Read MoreMill Valley Film Festival Window Display Contest Returns!
This was one of several highlighted Window Displays in 2026! The Mill Valley Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the California Film Institute. It takes place each October in Mill Valley, California, and welcomes more than 200 filmmakers, representing more than 50 countries, each year.
Read MoreMCE Moves Toward Reducing 34-Member Board
At IJ editorial board candidate interviews and when chatting with candidates, it’s apparent to me that voters in Larkspur, Ross, Sausalito and Corte Madera are focused on one prominent issue each. The other five cities have multiple disputed topics. MCE directors listen to a presentation during a board retreat in Concord, Calif., on Thursday, Oct.…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Singular Issues Dominate Council Races for Some Marin Voters
The shuttered former Lucky’s grocery store in Larkspur, Calif. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) In 10 days, ballots for the Nov. 3 election go in the mail. In all 11 of Marin’s cities and towns the terms of many council members are expiring. In Belvedere and Mill Valley incumbents are unopposed…
Read MoreHelp Decide Where Housing and Community Funds Should Go in Marin
County of Marin recruiting volunteers for three key committees Marin County, CA – Marin County seeks residents and workers to volunteer on three committees advising how local, state and federal funds are allocated countywide, specifically in the coast areas. The County of Marin Community Development Agency (CDA) is recruiting community members to serve on the…
Read MoreElection 2026: Assembly District 12 Contenders Reach Final Stretch
The two candidates competing to represent Marin and a section of Sonoma County in the state Assembly come from very different origins. “I am a first-generation immigrant,” said Jackie Elward, a member of the Rohnert Park City Council. “Coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I bring a lived experience.” Her competitor, Marin County Supervisor…
Read MoreMarin Candidate Files $158K Claim Over Flub at Elections Office
A Tamalpais Union High School District trustee has filed a $158,000 claim against the county, saying the elections office improperly allowed his home address to be circulated. Kevin Saavedra, who is running for a third term in the Nov. 3 election, says the address and other contact information were distributed as part of a 48-page…
Read MoreMill Valley Briefing: ‘Wildfire Prep Is Working. Is It Enough?
On Wednesday night, roughly 50 residents filled Sweetwater Music Hall for Mill Valley Briefing’s second live community conversation, this one on wildfire preparedness. Who was there: Moderating was Peter Fimrite, a Tam Valley resident and former science and environment reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle, and a former U.S. Forest Service firefighter. He was joined…
Read MoreElection 2026: Assembly District 12 Contenders Reach Final Stretch
The two candidates competing to represent Marin and a section of Sonoma County in the state Assembly come from very different origins. “I am a first-generation immigrant,” said Jackie Elward, a member of the Rohnert Park City Council. “Coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I bring a lived experience.” Her competitor, Marin County Supervisor…
Read MoreAnother Stellar Year for the Milley Awards in Mill Valley!
Appetizers by Lima Nikkei, Mill Valley’s newest restaurant, a lavish buffet by Marincaterer Debbie Ghiringhelli, and select wines by Mill Valley vintners are just a few of thedelights awaiting ticket holders at the October 18th Milley Awards. The main event—presentation of the handsome, bronze Milley statuette—will feature tributevideos by local videographer Kit Larson and a…
Read MoreFall SBDC Events: Get Found on Google: Improve Your Visibility
Sep 29 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm When potential customers search online for products or services, will they find your business—or a competitor? Showing up in Google today requires more than simply having a website. Your Google Business Profile, website content, and overall online presence all work together to influence how your business appears in…
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