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Mill Valley’s Danica Remy of the B612 Foundation: “The Fact Is That Humanity Has a System That’s Been Put in Place & it Worked for YR4”
In December, astronomers calculated that the asteroid YR4 had a small but not insignificant chance of striking Earth in 2032, a scenario that experts postulated could have more explosive potential than 500 Hiroshima nuclear bombs. Researchers reclassified YR4 as a non-threat in February, but the interim period was the first time that the International Asteroid Warning Network had been activated to respond to a threat since its formation about a decade ago. “The fact is that humanity does have a system that has been put in place in the last decade, essentially, and it worked for YR4,” said Danica Remy, president of the B612 Foundation, a Mill Valley nonprofit focused on identifying near-Earth objects (NEOs) that pose a threat to humanity.
Read MoreMarin IJ Earns Statewide Awards For News Coverage, Photos, Opinion Section & Much More!
The Marin Independent Journal has been a beacon of top-notch journalism for decades, and this year has been no different.The organization earned 20 awards — including five first-place honors — in an annual statewide journalism contest. The California News Publishers Association announced the results of its California Journalism Awards at a gala in Universal City on May 17. The association, which distributes awards by circulation division, includes hundreds of publications. The judges honored the IJ with a first-place award for in-depth reporting for a six-part series on President Trump’s impact on Marin. The paper also took the top prize for outstanding local news coverage of the November 2024 elections.
Read MoreMarin IJ: Mt. Tamalpais Hiking Acclaimed in State Parks Poll And Insider’s Guide to Mount Tamalpais Hiking, Camping and Beyond
The state’s park system has 280 parks and about 5,200 miles of trails. The poll, conducted this spring, garnered more than 1,300 responses from the foundation’s members and supporters. Rachel Norton, the executive director of the foundation, said the effort was about introducing places to people who might not know about them. The survey featured 10 categories, including best for dog-friendly adventures, best for birdwatching, most kid-friendly, best for camping and best for wildflowers. “To people in San Francisco and in southern Marin, Mount Tam is not a secret, but it could be to someone from Southern California who is visiting the area for the first time, or somebody from the East Bay who hasn’t been over the bridge in a while,” Norton said.
Read MoreMarin Voice, Via Dave Perron: Social-Service Organizations Deserve Our Support
All of us are impacted in different ways by actions on the national scale. You can help us sell out our upcoming benefit on May 29 at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley. We plan an outstanding concert titled, “Lebo and Friends Play Dylan.” Those joining us will experience the joy of a talented collaboration playing iconic acoustic and electric tunes by Bob Dylan interpreted through their own unique lens.
Read MoreBay Area Commuter Benefits Program: Employer Registration Bay Area Air District and Metropolitan Transportation Commission – They’ve Launched an Expanded Campaign to Remind Employers of the Bay Area Program
Employers play a key role in affecting air quality and traffic congestion, both of which have a strong impact on our quality of life and future sustainability. The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages employers to comply. Employers with fewer than 50 employees should contact the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program team to remove their organization from the database. To reach the team and confirm status, call us at 510-285-3182 or email us commuterbenefits@511.org.
Read MoreBehind the Lens: California Dreamin’ 2025 Tour 2025 By Legendary Photographer Henry Diltz – Live at Sweetwater Music Hall, May 27th, 8pm
In the world of music photography, Henry Diltz occupied the upper strata of legendary photographers. His images of popular musicians of the Sixties and Seventies defined the musical landscape of that time, when you were part of the band and a photographer could create lasting friendships and document each artist’s beginning through their assent to greatness. Behind The Lens is a one-hour plus visual feast of music photography and stories as told from one of the worlds iconic music photographers who documented those memorable times. Featuring The Doors, Eagles, Crosby Stills & Nash, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Woodstock and many more… and the stories!
Read MoreLia Valentino Hosts a Delightful Ribbon Cutting for Her New Dapper Dog Salon on East Blithedale, With a Massive Turnout of Family, Neighbors, Friends & Much More!
Lia’s goal with The Dapper Dog Salon is simple: to provide exceptional care for dogs while fostering a sense of community among pet lovers in Marin. “I’ve spent years building relationships in this community, and I’m so excited to continue that with The Dapper Dog Salon,” she says. “We can’t wait to meet you and your four-legged family members!” For more information or to book an appointment, visit The Dapper Dog Salon in Mill Valley and experience the difference of a grooming salon built on love, experience, and a lifelong passion for pets.
Read MoreThe 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest Is a Wrap!! With our 4th Year Behind Us, an Event That Has Consistently Marched Forward, Will ALWAYS Have Mill Valley in Mind!
With our 4th year behind us, an event that has consistently marched forward, will ALWAYS have Mill Valley in mind. We’ve had plenty of ups and downs along the way, but we are as committed to this community as any organization could possibly be. We are forever grateful for your support at so many levels, and we hope to keep putting vibrancy, honesty, care and mindfulness behind everything we do! Want to share your input, good, bad and indifferent? Email us here!
Read MorePardon the Interruption Brings High-Energy New Wave and Prog-Pop to Sweetwater Music Hall on June 5th with Ska/Soul Favorites Jethro Jeremiah Band
Blending New Wave nostalgia with prog-pop punch, Pardon The Interruption (PTI) returns to Sweetwater Music Hall for a high-energy set guaranteed to get Mill Valley moving. Led by guitarist and vocalist David Noble—whose credits range from Wreckless Strangers to Nina Hagen—PTI draws from funk, ska, jam and vintage rock to deliver a sound that’s both retro-chic and totally its own. The band features a killer lineup of NorCal session talent including bassist Rob Fordyce, drummer Rob Hooper and sax maven Jamison Smeltz. Opening the night is soulful ska powerhouse the Jethro Jeremiah Band. Thursday, 8pm, June 5, Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. Tickets $30. sweetwatermusichall.com
Read MoreMuir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue Celebrates 51 Years! Sunday, May 25 • Memorial Day Weekend
Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters embody the essence of what makes Muir Beach great; the spirit of community, the willingness to step up and volunteer, and the desire to help others with no expectation for reward other than knowing that their actions make a difference. Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation for 50 years.
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