Posts Tagged ‘Diversity Equity & Inclusion’
Tam 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,…
Read MoreLarry “The Hat” Lautzker’s Annual Mill Valley Community Block PARTY: Sunday, Sept., 27th, 1pm-6pm, Depot Plaza, Mill Valley, CA, Live Music, Food, Fashion Show, Kids Zone, & Surprises
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…
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