Posts Tagged ‘Diversity Equity & Inclusion’
Election 2026: Assembly District 12 Contenders Reach Final Stretch
The two candidates competing to represent Marin and a section of Sonoma County in the state Assembly come from very different origins. “I am a first-generation immigrant,” said Jackie Elward, a member of the Rohnert Park City Council. “Coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I bring a lived experience.” Her competitor, Marin County Supervisor…
Read MoreMarin Candidate Files $158K Claim Over Flub at Elections Office
A Tamalpais Union High School District trustee has filed a $158,000 claim against the county, saying the elections office improperly allowed his home address to be circulated. Kevin Saavedra, who is running for a third term in the Nov. 3 election, says the address and other contact information were distributed as part of a 48-page…
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Read MorePlay Marin: Tickets, a Workout for a Cause, and What’s Ahead at Play Marin
Save the Date Play Marin’s 2026 Walkathon Mark your calendar! Our annual Walkathon is back this fall, a fun, exciting day bringing community together for a morning of movement, learning about Play Marin, and community spirit. Bring your group, all are welcome. More details are coming soon. November 7, 2026 Rocky Graham Park, Marin City,…
Read MoreMill Valley Philharmonic: “Where Flowers Sing” – Free Dress Rehearsal / Performance
Mill Valley Philharmonic Presents, “Where Flowers Sing” Free Dress Rehearsal / PerformanceFriday October 16 7:30 pm Sunday Afternoon Performance $25 AdmissionSunday October 18, 2026 3:00 pm Mount Tamalpais United Methodist Church410 Sycamore Ave.Mill Valley, CA 94941 Rebecca E. Van Horn Orchestra Administrator Mill Valley Philharmonic
Read MoreTam High Foundation
The Tam High Foundation is a fundraising organization that fosters the academic excellence and emotional and physical well-being of all Tam students. In partnership with Tam High faculty and staff, the Foundation funds grants that provide innovative programs, cutting-edge tools, and equitable educational opportunities to provide every student with a pathway to success. With community…
Read MoreMarin IJ Letter to the Editor: Mill Valley Chamber Supports the Measure P Childcare Tax
The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, which spans all of Mill Valley’s 94941, did its due diligence about Measure P on the November ballot. The measure proposes a special parcel tax of 5 cents per square foot — generating approximately $12.5 million annually for 15 years — and seeks to fund affordable…
Read MoreAwards Watch: 49th Mill Valley Film Festival Lineup: ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ ‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘The Debut’ and More
The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), presented annually by the California Film Institute (CAFILM), has revealed the full lineup for its 49th edition, taking place October 1–11, 2026. Hot off its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and stop at Telluride Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine will open the festival, and stars Oscar nominee John Malkovich…
Read MoreFree Public Screening Set for September 17 on Film about Sausalito Schools Desegregation
Panel discussion will follow BBC’s documentary ‘The Mood of America’ from 1968 at Marin Center’s Showcase Theater. Marin County, CA – A rare opportunity is coming up to view a recently rediscovered documentary film about the mid-1960s desegregation of Sausalito schools. The fifth public screening of the rediscovered 1968 BBC movie, “The Mood of America,” will be…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: How Tall Is Too Tall For Housing in Marin’s Downtowns?
When it comes to housing proposals in the downtowns of Marin cities, how tall is too tall? That question was recently asked by the IJ editorial board during interviews of Robert Sandoval and Daryoush Davidi in the race for the District 3 seat on the San Rafael City Council. Both gave nuanced but ambiguous replies,…
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