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Dick Spotswood: Would California, Marin be better off without FEMA?

Each party will need to sacrifice elements of control that they relish. Trump and his minions will not be able to dictate how individual states and private enterprise promote diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or tell California how to disburse its scarce water. Likewise, progressive Democrats will need to forgo forcing politically correct initiatives on ā€œredā€ states or land management on rural bastions.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 23rd

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 10th

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Marin IJ: Plan to Carve up Marin Housing Project Between Marin City and Tam Junction Heads to Supervisors

ā€œThe designs did not reflect the site constraints,ā€ Kalish told the Marin IJ. ā€œIt literally did not look like a design that had been produced for that site.ā€ Kalish said that despite the risk of flooding at the location, the drawings showed windows placed at ground level. ā€œEven the tree selections, when I checked them, none of them could have tolerated living there because their roots wouldn’t tolerate brackish water,ā€ she said.

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Guest Editorial from Former Mill Valley Mayor John McCauley Advocating Allowing Local Jurisdictions to Override our State Mandated Building Codes Regarding Development Levels in High Fire Risk Zones

1500 cars of the 3300 cars with occupants in the combined neighborhoods of Cascade, Summit and Warner Canyon are not expected to reach a safer area within two hours. These neighborhoods represent only 20% of the total population, but 42% of the remaining cars that are at higher risk. These neighborhoods have greater density of cars, challenging road conditions, and are farther up in the canyons, in high fire hazard severity zones.Ā While existing conditions are difficult to change, common sense would suggest that these three areas are the LAST place to expand housing, making things worse.

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Join Free Westminster Events for “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,ā€ Spotlighting Mill Valley Community Leaders – Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm

Westminster Events invites you to an inspiring community gathering, “Stronger Together: Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” where we’ll explore how strong neighborhood connections can make Marin a safer, more engaged, and resilient place to live. This free event brings together local experts who are leading efforts in community advocacy, emergency preparedness, and neighborly connection. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this discussion will provide valuable insights on how we can all contribute to building a stronger Mill Valley and Marin. The event is set forĀ Sunday, March 2, 3-5pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 240 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Cost: Free.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 2nd

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City Council Discusses After Action Report on December 27, 2024 Flooding

“We were caught off guard by the three inches of rain in three hours, a really significant water main break, and our pump station not having the right amperage in a storm like this,” Cusimano said. “That is really unprecedented, but it caught us off guard… and we fell short on engagement and communication.” He emphasized that while staff worked hard during the event, the City must improve its emergency response and communication strategies moving forward.

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Marin IJ Editorial Board: With Sympathies for LA, Marin Prepares for Next Wildfire

The voter-approved formation of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority has advanced long-needed work to create and maintain so-called ā€œfuel breaksā€ in hopes of giving fire crews a fighting chance to save neighborhoods. Crews have been working to create large fuel breaks in Ross Valley and Novato. Reducing vegetation along evacuation routes has been another priority.

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