Posts Tagged ‘Diversity Equity & Inclusion’
Corte Madera Approves Housing for Seniors at Former Best Western Hotel
The Corte Madera Town Council has approved a housing project for elders at the site of the Best Western Hotel. The project at 56 Madera Blvd. will include 118 assisted-living apartments, 32 memory-care apartments, 118 parking spaces and amenities like a media room and a space for physical therapy. The plans also call for a pool…
Read MoreLEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Throckmorton’s Summer Theatre Camp presentsLegally Blonde The Musical We conclude our teen intensive summer camp with this fabulously fun, uplifting musical about discovering your true potential. Brimming with infectious energy, catchy songs and plenty of laughs, this show is a favorite among audiences of all ages! TICKETS HERE!
Read MoreMarin IJ Editorial: Time Has Come For Patient San Rafael to Shrink Homeless Camp
The San Rafael City Council’s decision to stem the growth of homeless camps along Andersen Drive comes after years of trying to help those who have pitched their tents along the busy street. The site they have chosen is inappropriate, unsanitary and, according to police, unsafe. The city’s work to open a compound of temporary…
Read MoreMarin County Supervisors Are Set On Tuesday to Approve up to $41 million in Bond Financing for the Affordable Housing Portion of the Long-Planned Oak Hill Development Near Larkspur
The proposed financing would support construction of 115 affordable apartments by nonprofit developer Eden Housing on an 8.5-acre vacant site at 193 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd., just east of Marin Country Mart. The public hearing is required under the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act before the California Municipal Finance Authority can issue…
Read MoreMarin IJ Earns Top Statewide Journalism Award
The Independent Journal has won 19 awards in the California News Publishers Association’s annual journalism contest — including the award for general excellence, its top honor. The general excellence award is the IJ’s second in four years in its circulation category. The award was for consecutive editions on Oct. 26 and 27, 2025. Overall, IJ…
Read MoreCounty Services Center Launches in Marin City
After months of planning and $1.2 million in renovations, Marin County has opened the Southern Marin County Services Annex in Marin City. County officials and employees marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday before about 75 people. The center at 630 Drake Ave. occupies a rehabilitated building across the street from the Sausalito Marin…
Read MoreMarin IJ: Editorial: Mill Valley Leaders Do What They Can to Get New Homes Built
Mill Valley is taking steps to promote construction of the type of housing the community needs. Its decision to update its zoning to allow for building more affordable housing, including so-called “micro” apartments, is a step toward actually seeing a long-term need addressed. The council has taken a hard look at its “inclusionary” requirement, a…
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 MoreMarinIJ: Major Strawberry Development Project on Brink of Approval
The stage is set for Marin County supervisors to end a decade-long fight by granting final approval to a major development proposal in Strawberry. The supervisors are scheduled on Tuesday to take up the North Coast Land Holdings proposal for the 127-acre former Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary campus. The proposal calls for 337 residences…
Read MoreA Shout out to the Rotary Club of Mill Valley as They Celebrated their 100th year of Service Above Self! They Celebrated at Boyle Park!
Our members not only volunteer to support many worthy organizations, in 2025-26 we were able to contribute a total of $54,650 in grants to the following: The Redwoods Redwoods Alzheimers Walk The Kern Project (Dog Rescue) Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery Rotaplast (Child Cleft Palate/Lip Surgery) RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Painted Bins Next Steps Liaison…
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