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Southern Marin Fire Protection District Announces Heather Marques as New Fire Chief

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather L. Marques, M.A., as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2026. Chief Marques brings approximately two decades of Bay Area fire-service experience spanning fire suppression, emergency medical services, special operations, incident management, training, homeland security, employee health and wellness,…

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MarinIJ: Mill Valley Moves Toward Full Nicotine Sales Ban

Mill Valley is poised to become the county’s second municipality, after Corte Madera, to ban retail sales of nicotine products and electronic smoking devices. The City Council unanimously approved a city code update Tuesday intended to curtail nicotine use among youths. ā€œIt’s shocking to me that our consumption here is 12 times higher than elsewhere…

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Marin County Supervisors to Consider $3M Investment in Winter Storm and Flood Preparedness

Marin County, CA — With potentially severe winter storms and unusually high tides approaching, the Marin County Board of Supervisors will consider a $3 million investment in flood protection, emergency response resources and public preparedness at its Tuesday, September 29 meeting. Marin County’s varied geography means severe winter weather can affect communities in very different…

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SATURDAY, SEPT 26th 11am-7:30pm, Depot Plaza

FREE EVENT! Concerts in the Plaza is all about bringing people together through great live music. Each summer, the series transforms downtown into a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can relax, connect, and enjoy performances by some of the Bay Area’s best musicians. From Americana and folk to blues, rock, and power pop,…

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Tom Holland, Yes, Spiderman! Was Spotted Grabbing Lunch at Mill Valley Mixt!

Employees at the Mill Valley location of salad chain Mixt had quite the shock when actor Tom Holland stopped by for a salad on Monday.Ā Abigail Zatarain, the restaurant’s general manager, said that the ā€œSpider-Manā€ actor arrivedĀ by himself around 1 p.m. and waited in line toĀ order just like any other customer.Ā  Her co-workers recognized him, but…

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Tamalpais Union Students Improve State Test Results

After years of post-pandemic struggle, the Tamalpais Union High School District has attained higher state test scores in both English and math. The results are from the 2026 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, which was administered in April. Eleventh-graders at the district’s five high schools posted an average gain of 12.5…

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Southern Marin Flood and Storm Preparation Takes Shape

Officials have stepped up preparations for the coming months of king tides and potential El NiƱo-fueled storms in southern Marin. Steven Torrence, director of the county Office of Emergency Management, was among a team of public safety officials who briefed the Mill Valley City Council on Monday. The preparation efforts include better agency coordination; evacuation…

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The Latest Info On 2026 Mill Valley Milley Awards

The 2026 Milley Awards for Creative Achievement on October 18th will be an evening to remember, starting at 5 pm at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto. It will begin with a wine reception featuring savory appetizers by Lima Nikkei, the new Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Mill Valley’s historic El Paseo. A lavish buffet…

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