Posts Tagged ‘DEI’
Marin IJ: Marin Count Shows Homeless Population Edging Up Again
Marin County’s homeless population increased by 3.5%, to 1,128 people, between January 2024 and January 2026, according to the latest biennial count. The census, known as the “point in time” count, was conducted by the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. The count also showed that the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Marin Election Could Scramble County Education Board
Three newcomers are challenging three incumbents in a particularly busy election cycle for the Marin County Board of Education. “It’s very unusual for all of us to be opposed,” said Tiburon resident Marilyn Nemzer, one of the incumbents in the Nov. 3 election. The seven-member board oversees the Marin County Office of Education, approving its…
Read MoreNepal Flood Relief Appeal From Longtime Local Resident & Photogragrapher Jay Tamang
The situation is serious: my uncle’s daughter is still missing, along with several other people from my home village. We’ve set up a GoFundMe to support flood relief efforts:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-journey-homes-lifechanging-work I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to our earthquake relief efforts. With those donations, we were able to build three…
Read MoreMarin County Adopts New Data Security Policy
Marin County has adopted a new data policy that will govern the sharing of digital information both internally and externally. The county has a Technology Investment Board that evaluates risks associated with artificial intelligence, digital accessibility and security. “Now data privacy and security will be part of that informed policy and operational decisionmaking,” said Angie…
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 MoreMCF: When Washington Steps Back, Communities Step Up: When Washington Steps Back, Communities Step Up
This week, Rhea posted about our response to the SNAP crisis last year. MCF built Food on Every Table and worked collaboratively with partners around the county to raise money and deliver food to community members in need. Earlier this summer, we jumped in again with partners and started to deliver physical/virtual “gift cards” to…
Read MoreMill Valley Recreation: Don’t Miss Camp PAASS and More This Summer!
CAMP PAASS: Yoga, Mindfulness & Art!This camp is thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of learning styles and abilities. Through yoga, mindfulness, and art, we create a supportive environment where each child can participate at their own pace.Activities are adapted to meet individual needs, with an emphasis on building confidence, self-expression, and connection. Our…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Another View: Our Digital Lives Have Hidden Costs
Every time we stream a movie, upload photos, send emails or ask artificial intelligence to answer a question, the action feels effortless. The internet appears weightless — floating somewhere in an invisible “cloud.” But the cloud is not weightless at all. Behind every digital activity lies a vast physical infrastructure of data centers, servers, cables…
Read MoreFree Westminster Events & Outdoor Art Club Host a Thought-Provoking Conversation About the Future of Public Health With Marin County Health Officer Lisa Santora & Ross Town Councilmember Teri Dowling – March 8th, 3-5pm
Free Westminster Events & Outdoor Art Club Host a Thought-Provoking Conversation About the Future of Public Health With Marin County Health Officer Lisa Santora & Ross Town Councilmember Teri Dowling – March 8th, 3-5pm.
Read MoreCity Hall Has Nearly 60 Projects It Wants to Accomplish – Vitality, Branding Mill Valley as a Destination, Signage, Farmers Market… Councilmember Urban Carmel: “It’s More Like a 5-Year Plan.”
In the latter part of 2025, the Mill Valley City Council, led by then-incoming Mayor Max Perrey, made it clear that the intentions for the City of Mill Valley were bold. That has become increasingly clear in 2026, with Perrey and the rest of the City Council unveiling a Work Plan that spans nearly 60 projects it seeks to accomplish or launch over the next two years. The to-do list includes building a public works complex and multimillion-dollar renovations at the golf course clubhouse and library. It includes creating a recurring “Miller Nights” event series where streets would be closed for music, dining and kids’ activities. The list also includes extending local taxes and raising new revenues, developing affordable housing, updating traffic signals and transit options, making progress on sea-level rise and wildfire protection, further streamlining the permit process and expanding neighborhood and community-wide events.
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