Posts Tagged ‘Emergency Preparedness’
New Bay Area Fire-Hazard Maps: Is Your City Among Those Seeing Striking Increases? āZone 0ā Regulations Coming for Highest-Severity Level
On the heels of former Mayor John McCauley and a number of figures within Mill Valley and beyond concerned about fire danger as city and county officials seeks to build more housing, word came this week about new Bay Area fire-hazard maps, with the obvious question being: Is your city among those seeing striking increases? Cal Fireās Fire Hazard Severity maps for local jurisdictions, issued in 2011, are being updated, withĀ Bay Area maps released Monday. While the old maps showed only areas deemed āvery highā hazard, the new ones show that category, with āhighā and āmoderateā below it. Homeowners who live in areas now deemed at very high hazard on the maps will have toĀ comply with āZone 0ā regulationsĀ expected to take effect at the start of next year that include a mandated five-foot zone around every house free of flammable materials vulnerable to flying embers.
Read MoreDick 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 āredā states or land management on rural bastions.
Read MoreGet Ready for the Spring Faire on March 29th, With More to Follow ā Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond ā Week of February 23rd
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Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now ā MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!
āMore than anything, itās the sounds that emanate from this thrilling group of musicians who ultimately make the Mill Valley Music Festival what it is,ā says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe hope attendees will recognize some favorites on this bill. But we really want you to to revel in the wonders of sonic discovery, and pass those earworms onto friends near and far. Thereās something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond ā Week of February 10th
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Read MoreThe 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival lineup is HERE! š ā Gary Clark Jr. & Niles Rogers & Chic to Headline, Along with the Crosby Collective, Monophonics, Vieux Farka Toure, Sister Nancy. Thee Sinseers & More!!
āIn a community like ours, live music is so deeply ingrained in our day-to-day existence, from the buskers at the Depot to performances happening in venues throughout the 94941 year-round, we go to great lengths to curate a Mill Valley Music Fest lineup that resonates with a broad swath of the Bay Area and beyond,ā said Jim Welte, executive director of the Mill Valley Chamber. āWe are delighted with this multi-talented, hyper-creative group of artists in 2025! More than anything, we canāt wait to gather together again and celebrate the wonders of Mill Valley and bask in the power of the arts. Unequivocally, youāre gonna love the heck out of these bands!ā
Read MoreGuest 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.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Announces Kyle Ruth-Islas as New Chief Executive OfficerĀ
“Hunter Moore was a wonderful leader for The Redwoods,” she continued. “He achieved remarkable things during his seven-year tenure – both at The Redwoods and in the community at large, and we know that Kyle will do the same. Not only does Kyle have extensive experience in leading senior living communities, but he knows The Redwoods well and is beloved by residents and staff alike. We are so pleased to have āone of our own’ as our new CEO and it’s been a wonderfully smooth transition.”Ā
Read MoreJoin 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 weāll 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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