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Economic Outlook for 2026 Indicates North Bay at a Crossroads: Economist Robert Eyler Warns of Stagnation, Structural Shifts, Uneven Paths Forward

Economic Outlook for 2026 Indicates North Bay at a Crossroads: Economist Robert Eyler Warns of Stagnation, Structural Shifts, Uneven Paths Forward

by | Jan 9, 2026 | City of Mill Valley, County of Marin, Diversity & Equity, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue, Restaurants, Shopping, Tam Valley

The North Bay economy is undergoing a profound transition marked by stalled job growth, shifting demographics, housing market stagnation and a wine industry facing long-term restructuring. While the challenges are significant, a noted local economist said...
Transit Agencies Across the Bay Area to Begin Accepting Credit & Debit Cards – The Move Follows a Similar Switch by BART

Transit Agencies Across the Bay Area to Begin Accepting Credit & Debit Cards – The Move Follows a Similar Switch by BART

by | Dec 16, 2025 | Climate, Downtown Mill Valley, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue, Restaurants, Shopping

Paying for bus, train and ferry rides across the Bay Area just became a little easier. Beginning Wednesday, riders on nearly every transit agency in the region will be able to use their credit or debit cards — rather than just pre-paid Clipper cards — to pay for all...
Marin IJ Editorial Board: The Future is Bright for Marin Ferries: Golden Gate Ferries, a Bay Area Public Transit Success, is Charting an even Brighter Future.

Marin IJ Editorial Board: The Future is Bright for Marin Ferries: Golden Gate Ferries, a Bay Area Public Transit Success, is Charting an even Brighter Future.

by | Dec 16, 2025 | Climate, Downtown Mill Valley, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue, Restaurants, Shopping

Golden Gate ferries, one of the Bay Area’s public transit success stories, is charting its path to an even brighter future. The Golden Gate Bridge board, which runs the ferries, is planning to spend more than $118 million to build two new boats that are faster and run...
Calling all Mill Valley Peetniks! Don’t Be Sad – We’re Here for You! Starting November 4th at 7am, Sweetwater Music Hall’s Café Will Be Open & Proudly Pouring Peet’s. Café’s Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm!

Calling all Mill Valley Peetniks! Don’t Be Sad – We’re Here for You! Starting November 4th at 7am, Sweetwater Music Hall’s Café Will Be Open & Proudly Pouring Peet’s. Café’s Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm!

by | Nov 4, 2025 | Business, City of Mill Valley, Downtown Mill Valley, First Tuesday Artwalk, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Mill Valley History, Restaurants, Sweetwater Music Hall

As coffee lovers can attest, there’s been lots of Sturm & Drang in recent months about the future of Peet’s Coffee at 88 Throckmorton in downtown Mill Valley. The Peet’s Coffee store in Mill Valley has been part of the company success that began...
Transit Agencies Across the Bay Area to Begin Accepting Credit & Debit Cards – The Move Follows a Similar Switch by BART

Marin Voice: Sausalito City Councilmember Melissa Blaustein and Mill Valley City Councilmember Katherine Mindel Jones Say It Best: Coordinated Transit Plan Shouldn’t Leave Southern Marin Behind

by | Nov 3, 2025 | Climate, Downtown Mill Valley, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Miller Avenue, Restaurants, Shopping

As elected officials in Southern Marin, we strongly support the goals of the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service plan. Consolidating routes, reducing redundancy along the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit corridor, reinvesting those savings in Southern Marin...