Posts Tagged ‘Mill Valley’
Fox KTVU: Outcry as Tamalpais Union High School District Rejects a Petition and Pleas That Sought to Maintain Services for Black Students at the School at Tam High
Some parents thought it would be deeply harmful to roll back this progress and that their removal would not only send a demoralizing message to Black students and families—it would also contradict the district’s stated commitments to equity and inclusion. At a time when many students are still reeling from the trauma of those incidents, continued investment in their success and well-being is not optional—it is a moral and educational imperative.
Read MoreMarin Theatre’s Next Play Is a Workplace Comedy: “It’s brilliant, Funny and Engaging, and the Comedy and the Terror Both Come from an Unlikely and Provocative source — ‘Workplace Culture’
Director Becca Wolff discovered the script through actor friend Rosie Hallett. “It’s brilliant, funny and engaging,” Wolff said. “I love dark comedy, and I love suspense, and this play has both. Plus, the comedy and the terror both come from an unlikely and provocative source — ‘workplace culture,’ including identity-based violence. … The nightmare scenario Sofia finds herself in is the experience of many people who find themselves victims of workplace hostility and harassment.”
Read MoreMarinIJ: 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. “Understand that we cannot require any parking for this project,” Marin County Planning Manager Jeremy Tejirian said.
Read MoreSound Summit Returns to Benefit Mt. Tam, Celebrates 10th Anniversary on Mount Tam With Cake, Alvvays & Stand!: A Bay Area Celebration of Sly & The Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, & More, Real Estate, and Wolf Jett
Sound Summit celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 13, as CAKE returns to the historic Mountain Theater to headline the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought both exceptional music and benefit to the mountain and Bay Area community alike over the past decade. The ever-engaging band first appeared at Mount Tam Jam in 2013, the show that Sound Summit producer Michael Nash orchestrated and inspired him to launch Sound Summit in 2015. Joining the genre-defying crowd favorite are female-driven Canadian alt-pop powerhouse Alvvays in their only California performance this year; Stand! – a very special Sound Summit celebration of musical icon Sly & The Family Stone featuring Taj Mahal, Narada Michael Walden, Martin Luther McCoy, Vicki Randle, Rustee Allen, members of Graham Central Station, and more; beloved indie rockers Real Estate; and self-described purveyors of “Cosmic Mountain Music,” Wolf Jett.
Read More4th 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: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Time: 11am-3pm. Location: Mill Valley Downtown Plaza. Cost: FREE The Freedom Festival is a family-friendly event designed to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth with joy, reflection, and community connection.
Read MoreMountain Democrat, Placerville, CA: On the Heels of a Glorious Showcase of Engine No. 9 During Memorial Day Weekend, Railroad Museum Is Set to Display Beautifully Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive
“The restoration of the No. 9 represents the very best impulses of the preservation community,” said Director of the California State Railroad Museum Ty Smith. “Although the locomotive won’t steam passengers up Mt. Tamalpais, it serves as a window into a remarkable episode in California History. We’re grateful to be able to share in telling this important story.” The prized No. 9 steam locomotive will be on display in the Museum’s Roundhouse until January 2026. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the California State Railroad Museum and Foundation visit californiarailroad.museum.
Read MoreCreekside Fridays Return at the Cabin for Creekside Unplugged! We Will Gather Under the Redwoods to Listen to Acoustic Music – Bring Your Own Picnic Dinner and Enjoy With Friends, Family and neighbors! 5-7:30!
Creekside Fridays Return at the Cabin for Creekside Unplugged! We Will Gather Under the Redwoods to Listen to Acoustic Music – Bring Your Own Picnic Dinner and Enjoy With Friends, Family and neighbors! 5-7:30!
Read More2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” Representing Our Tight-Woven Community, How We Get Things Done to Make Mill Valley the Best Place to Live in America!
The 2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” representing our tight-woven community spirit, how, as a town, we come together and get things done in a way that makes Mill Valley the best place to live in America! We heard some outstanding essays from local students, as well as from Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro, Board pf Supervisors Stephanie Moulton-Peters, and many more! There was also plenty of fun at the Pancake Breakfast, the KIDDO! Carnival and after Parade party.
Read MoreKron 4: Petition Started to Keep Support Services for Black Students at Tamalpais High School
KRON4 asked Deberry if she thinks there’s any correlation between the national narrative and her local school board vote. “I hope that isn’t it because what we’re dealing with here is active acts of racism. We aren’t even having a conversation about wanting to increase the population of African American or Jewish students on campus,” Deberry said. “We’re saying that we would like them to feel safe from racist incidents that are happening at the campus.”
Read MoreMarin Voice: Governor Newsom Should Protect CalHome Funding in New Budget
The lack of support for this problem has widespread implications that go far beyond the struggles of individuals and families. Communities suffer from the transience encouraged by rental housing. Local economies are deprived of the investment homeowners make and the stable supply of workers who set down roots for the long term. Children without stable housing live more disrupted lives with poorer educational outcomes, which prevents them from accessing high income-earning opportunities as they grow into the next generation of potential homebuyers. Families that are unable to build generational wealth struggle to contribute to societal wealth.
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