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The San Francisco Standard: ā€˜Two Crazy Women’ Are Bucking Multiple Industry Trends: Expand to the Presidio, Then Mill Valley in Early 2026, Near the Seaplane Adventures Space Along the Waterfront

Margherita Sagan’s husband, Loring, is the cofounder and partner in Build, a firm that does residential development in San Francisco. He and Margherita recently bought a decrepit waterfront building in Mill Valley, at 242 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, where the Grateful Dead once practiced and still functions as the base for seaplane tours. It will house Piccino No. 3. Like everything Rogat and Sagan do, the Mill Valley project has been a little nuts, as any property dealing with water elements will be. But with the building permits secured, they hope things are on track for 2026.

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The Amazing Mill Valley Children’s Garden at Edna Maguire Hosts theĀ 4th Annual Plant Sale. 100% of Sales support the Mill Valley Children’s Garden Maintenance and Management!

Online shop is open NOW. Ā Shop for your favorite plants and garden goodies from the comfort of home HERE. Pick up orders Wednesday April 23rdĀ in the Garden 1:30-3:30 (80 Lomita Dr/Edna Maguire Elementary). Shop in Person during the following dates and time: Wednesday, April 23 – Celebrate Earth DayĀ during Open Garden (1:30-3:30)! Plus, online orders will be ready for pick-up, and our in-person plant saleĀ kicks off. Sunday, April 27 – Join us for a Plant Sale & Garden Work PartyĀ (10 AM-2 PM). Come find beautiful plants and lend a hand in the garden—it’s a great way to connect with the community and the earth! The Mill Valley Children’s Garden is a 22,000 sq. ft. organic garden, orchard and outdoor classroom, located at the Edna Maguire Elementary School.

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San Rafael Hosts 2025 Economic Forecast: Growth, Housing & Mobility – April 24th, 7:30am-11am

The 2025 Economic Forecast will focus on the key economic concerns voiced by Marin County’s business community. The program will kick off with the foundation of our current economic state and roll into panel discussions with key leaders and experts who have critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our local economy, including economic vitality, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Addressing these pressing issues is essential to ensuring a thriving business environment in Marin County.

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians

ā€œMore than anything, it’s 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. ā€œWe 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. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians

ā€œMore than anything, it’s 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. ā€œWe 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. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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Bake Sum is Popping up at Mamahuhu! From 9am-1pm on Saturday, April 5th, Stop by Mamahuhu to Grab Unique Pastries – Black Sesame Snickerdoodle, Green Onion Croissant, the Croissant/Musubi Mashup Croissubi & Much More!

Bake Sum is popping up at Mamahuhu! From 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. (or until we sell out!) on Saturday, April 5th, stop by Mamahuhu to grab unique pastries (like a Black Sesame Snickerdoodle, Green Onion Croissant, the croissant/musubi mashup Croissubi, Coconut Ube Cookies, and more!) from Oakland based bakery Bake Sum as well as all-new iced teas, boba, and milk teas from Mamahuhu.

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A Full Circle Mill Valley Moment: Tartine Looks to Return to the 94941 Later This Year!

Famed baker Chad Roberston and pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt started here in 1999 with the aforementioned Bay Village Bakery, closing it in early 2002, later going on to massive acclaim with their Tartine bakery. But now it’s official: the Tartine sourdough will soon be rising at the Strawberry Village shopping center in Mill Valley, as the famed bakery chain is expanding with a new Marin County spot that will apparently offer some exclusive items not available at other locations.

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Mill Valley Little League Parade Is Set For Saturday, March 15th at 9am, Starting from Old Mill School, Through Downtown, Up Throckmorton, onto Blithedale, Along Sunnyside, Ending Minor League field at Boyle Park!

Mill Valley Little League is excited to provide all the details you need for Opening Day on March 15th!Ā  Events include the Parade, Opening Day Ceremony, Photo Day, and the Used Equipment Sale.Ā  See below for each activity! The beloved Mill Valley Little League Parade is marching back into town. Save the date of Saturday, March 15th. We’re hoping for blue skies for our Opening Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will start at 9am, led by the traditional bagpipe brigade. The parade route cuts through town on its way to Boyle Park for the ceremony and introduction of our 2025 teams.

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Economic Outlook Summit 2025 Indicates the North Bay Economy Faces Challenges Due to an Aging Population and Slow Job Growth, Eyes Need to Attract Younger Workers

The North Bay is facing stagnant population growth in coming decades and limited housing development until the profitability of construction changes. And the region’s lack of population growth and persistent high housing costs complicate growth in the local economy and keeping workers and businesses in the region. That was the message from experts and entrepreneurs speaking at the Business Journal’s 2025 Economic Outlook Summit, held Thursday at Sonoma State University’s ballroom in Rohnert Park. Robert Eyler, professor of economics at Sonoma State University and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics Inc., provided a deep dive into how the national economy is affecting California and local counties. The aging population in Marin and Sonoma counties is one of the North Bay’s most pressing issues. “We are among the oldest counties in California, which poses significant challenges for workforce development and economic growth,” Eyler told the audience of a few hundred.

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Mill Valley Music Fest Reveals Daily Lineup Featuring Gary Clark Jr., Nile Rodgers & Chic as Headliners With Single-Day Tix Now – MVMF Also Announces Special Guests Joining Jason Crosby Including Widespread Panic Co-Founder Dave Schools, Among Others!

ā€œMore than anything, it’s 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. ā€œWe 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. There’s something for everyone, and your horizons are about to expand exponentially.”

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