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MarinIJ: After Much Angst, Marin County Planning Commission Has Signed off on a Five-Story, 32-Apartment Building in Tam Valley

The Tamalpais Valley project also has attracted criticism because of its location in an area that has been classified as a flood zone by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; the scant number of parking spaces being supplied; and its height. Several planning commissioners expressed concerns about these and other issues during a hearing on Thursday. County planning staff the county is powerless to mandate any changes that aren’t based on strict, objective design standards and gross threats to public health. ā€œUnderstand that we cannot require any parking for this project,ā€ Marin County Planning Manager Jeremy Tejirian said.

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Kick off Your Summer with a Funky Good Time at the Junction with 6-Time Red Rocks Headliner The Motet and Opener Tracorum

OnĀ June 11th (6pm-10pm), they’ve landed a phenomenal performance featuring the funky six-pieceĀ The Motet, who have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock.

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4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Rec & City of Mill Valley, This Vibrant, Inclusive Celebration Honors the Rich History & Legacy of Juneteenth, or African American Independence Day – Sat., June 14th, 2025, 11am-3pm, Depot Plaza

Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in beautiful Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill Valley Recreation and the City of Mill Valley, this vibrant and inclusive celebration honors the rich history and enduring legacy of Juneteenth—often referred to as African American Independence Day. Date:Ā Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Time:Ā 11am-3pm. Location:Ā Mill Valley Downtown Plaza. Cost:Ā FREE The Freedom Festival is aĀ family-friendly eventĀ designed to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with joy, reflection, and community connection.

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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of June 1st

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Danna Lewis’ Luscious Leadership Monthly – šŸ’« June 2025 From the Bedroom to the Boardroom—Your Experience of Yourself and the World Matters. Let’s Create One That Energizes, Aligns and Sustains You

Luscious LeadershipĀ Launches: A New Monthly Newsletter to Light the Way – Where Presence Meets Power. Marin-based leadership coach, author, and Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce team memberĀ Danna LewisĀ has launched a powerful new monthly newsletter:Ā Luscious Leadership. Designed to help readers create lives and leadership styles that energize, align, and sustain them, this grounded yet soulful resource invites you to lead with more presence, purpose, and pleasure. TheĀ Luscious LeadershipĀ newsletter is your monthly dose of soul-sourced strategy, sacred rhythm, and whole-life well-being. Each edition begins with a themed reflection published onĀ Danna’s blog, offering insight and inspiration for the month ahead. But subscribers receive so much more—exclusive content designed to help you embody your leadership and live with luscious intention.

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Dick Spotswood: Marin Cities Need Stronger Say in Design as Housing Approvals Flow

Encourage new housing only near freeways. Fortunately, most of the housing described above is close to Highway 101. Fairfax is the obvious exception. As Corte Madera Councilmember Eli Beckman said, ā€œOur town is meeting its housing mandate by locating new units near the freeway.ā€ That limits in-town traffic increases and preserves most of the small-town character. To make even these modest improvements to current state housing laws, our North Bay state legislative delegation and those in other suburban counties need to get aggressive on our behalf.

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Church of Our Saviour: Join Us for an Annual Summer Picnic – Old Mill Park in the BBQ Area – June 15th, 11:15am-2pm

Come celebrate summer with food, friends, and fun at the COS Annual Summer Picnic! Enjoy great company, potluck-style dishes (bring one if you can—or just come, we’ve got you!), and activities for kids of all ages. This is a joyful, community-wide event—open to allĀ and welcoming of everyone. Bring your picnic blanket, your appetite, and your smiles. We can’t wait to see you there!

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O’Hanlon Center Hosts ‘Joy Alive in Concert’ – June 8, 3pm-4:30 pm. $25. Don’t Miss it! Terry Garthwaite on Vocals & Guitar, Barbara Borden on Drums & Percussion & Susanne DiVincenzo on Bass and Cello. Show at 3pm. Tickets $25.

In Concert at O’Hanlon Center – Joy Alive in Concert – June 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. $25.00 Don’t miss it! Terry Garthwaite on vocals and guitar, Barbara Borden on drums and percussion and Susanne DiVincenzo on bass and cello. Doors open at 2:20pm, show at 3pm. Tickets $25. 616 Throckmorton Ave.!

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