Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
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.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
Support Emmett and Shane Murphy
In honor of Mary Coleen Murphy, this fundraiser is for her sons, Emmett and Shane Murphy, who are facing an unimaginable loss. On August 24, 2026, their devoted and loving mother, Mary, was tragically killed while walking their family dog, Andre. Emmett and Shane are 23 and 21, and this loss has left them without any…
Read MoreMarin Voice: Fire-Resilient Housing Should Be Part of Wildfire Planning
One of the most common concerns arguing against new housing in Marin is that “more housing means more wildfire risk.” The Bay Area has always had a fire season, and the accelerating impacts of climate change are only making that worse. As longtime Marin County residents and climate change advocates, we share the desire to…
Read MoreSweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar. Several Dates Stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars
Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar, with several dates likely to stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars. Among the biggest highlights are two nights with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel on August 28 and 29, a Moonalice Sunday matinee on…
Read MoreMarin City Nears Initial Phase of Community Center Rehabilitation
Marin City leaders are poised to decide how to spend a $3 million state grant to start renovating the community center and gymnasium. Consultants have completed an assessment of the needed improvements and estimated the project cost at upwards of $13.5 million. The Marin City Community Services District board will consider the initial scope of…
Read MoreGuest Editorial: Newsom Puts Utilities Ahead of Wildfire Victims: Press Democrat Editorial Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the Legislature to decide how much California’s power companies should pay the next time their equipment burns down a town. The North Bay has the answer already: Every penny victims are owed for their losses and suffering. In 2017, the Nuns Fire killed three people and tore through the hills above…
Read MoreMill Valley Arts & Music Cross-Promotion: Sound Summit + 2026 Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival!
The organizations are putting up their respective banners up on Tuesday, September 1st. September brings summer to a celebratory close with successive weekends of music and arts in Southern Marin, from the slopes of Mount Tam to the redwood groves of Mill Valley. Sound Summit stages a day of cool tunes and stellar views at…
Read MoreAI Workshops From the SBDC!
STREAMLINING EVERYDAY BUSINESS WITH AI Discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day operations. You’ll learn a simple framework for deciding where AI can have the biggest impact, explore real-world examples from other businesses, compare today’s most popular AI tools, and see how to build simple AI workflows that fit naturally into the way you already…
Read MoreMill Valley Arts & Music Cross-Promotion: Sound Summit | MV Fall Arts Festival
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival and Sound Summit, whose banners will be going up in Depot Plaza this coming Tuesday, September 1. Both festivals thought it would be fun to do a cross-promotion celebrating Mill Valley and the wonderful arts and music events happening in our shared beautiful backyard. Would you be willing to share one of the…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Editorial: Marsh Plan a Win For Environment, Path Users
The path across Mill Valley’s Bothin Marsh is one of the busiest walking, jogging and biking routes in Marin County. It’s also flooded more than 30 days a year due to storms and even on sun-drenched days when king tides are at the highest levels. The path is an example of old and abandoned railroad…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Several Statewide Ballot Measures Deserve a Close Look
The long ballot facing California voters in November includes 14 state propositions. Three stand out. All require a simple majority for passage. Proposition 1 asks if those voters eager for more affordable housing primarily for our workforce are willing to commit taxpayer dollars to make it happen. Astronomical land costs, plus increasing costs of material…
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