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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.”…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

The Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is on Memorial Day, service runs 7am-11am. Location is in front of City Hall & Southern Marin Fire Station 6, 26 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley. Prices are $10 for Kids, $15 for Adults. We are shooting for pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice, lots of community involvement and interaction. We typically serve…

Member Stories: PAID PROMOTION If you’ve spent time in Mill Valley, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Emily Schaffer, a real estate advisor with Engel & Völkers. A true Marin local with deep roots in the community, Emily is known for her thoughtful, relationship-driven approach. She lives, works, and raises her family here, bringing a firsthand understanding of what makes each…

The annual Milley Awards for Creative Achievement are open for new nominations of deserving artists, creators in the arts, and contributors to the arts of Mill Valley. Five honorees will be chosen in the following categories: visual, literary, musical, performing arts, and creative contributions to the Mill Valley’s Arts Community. On October 18, 2026, the awards will be…

Transforming an iconic local music venue toward sustainability cannot be an easy task. Yet, when circumstances change, and supporters find themselves in a “do or die” situation, they get moving. This is the case with the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.   Operating as a nonprofit organization since 2021, the Sweetwater’s calendar features acts from Karla Bonoff to Jeff…

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has opened applications for its Emerging Artist Program and Student Scholarship opportunities for 2026. The festival will take place September 19–20 in downtown Mill Valley. Now entering its 69th year, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is one of Northern California’s most respected fine art and craft events. Set within a scenic redwood grove, the festival features…