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Equator Coffees Celebrates 30 Years!!
To celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting you to taste Anniversary Blend, a special release honoring where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This balanced and smooth medium roast features a deep-toned Lintong coffee from small garden farms in the Lake Toba region of Sumatra, complemented by vibrant coffees from Kenya and Colombia. We’re also launching a 30th Anniversary Collection, featuring a limited-edition coffee tumbler and black tee, both showcasing artwork that tells the story of Equator’s journey since 1995.
Read MorePaula Reynolds, Advocating for Mill Valley, For Decades, Has Been a Force of Nature for Good in Every Aspect Within Her Beloved Mill Valley Community and Beyond, Raising Children, Supporting an Ever-Growing Brood of Grandchildren and Relentlessly Calling for Vitality in the 94941!
Over the past several months, the City of Mill Valley has made a point to highlight some of the legions of local volunteers who have made an ongoing positive impact to the community. That has included longtime Mill Valley resident Joan Murray, multi-faceted arts patron Vera Meislin and the remarkable contributions of Hugh Kuhn. In March, Paula Reynolds is an oh-so-worthy honoree.
Read MoreMarin Magazine Hosts a 20th Anniversary Party: ‘Join Us for the Ultimate Garden Party Celebration!’ Sunday, April 6th, 3pm-6pm
Marin Magazine aims to be the most effective communication vehicle targeting the active and affluent Marin County consumer, celebrating the people, places, and innovations that make the county unique. The magazine features stories about Marin’s history, arts, people, and attractions, as well as profiles of Marin personalities and journeys to destinations near and far. Marin Magazine aims to reach the region’s most affluent readers with sharp, insightful writing and stunning photography and artwork. “We’ll be honoring two decades of inspiring stories, local culture, and community impact,” organizers say.
Read MoreMill Valley Music Fest Reveals Reveals Expanded Lineup With Sweetwater Stage Featuring Local By Area Musicians
“More 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,” says Jim Welte, Executive Director of the Mill Valley Chamber. “We 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.”
Read MoreLet’s Go Live: ‘MVMF Teaser’ Concerts Return from MV Chamber & NoisePop, Kicking it Off With Alexi on March 20th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) at Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm, Followed by Meggy Travers at the Spring Faire on March 29th at the Mill Valley Community Center!
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town, all to remind you, and ourselves, that live music is a fundament element within the 94941, and as the weather gets a bit less frosty and the sun stays awake a bit longer, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had! FIRST UP: Alexi Glickman is no newbie – Proof Lab, 5:30-7pm!!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreMill 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! Events include the Parade, Opening Day Ceremony, Photo Day, and the Used Equipment Sale. 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.
Read MoreEquator Coffees Garners Permit Approval to Open Café in Sonoma
The Sonoma Planning Commission approved the permit for a new Equator Coffees cafe location in the Sonoma Marketplace shopping center this week.From their Marin County roots to statewide acclaim, Equator Coffees is bringing its brews to Sonoma Valley with a new location in the heart of downtown, marking its first foray into the county. The woman-owned company was founded in 1995 by Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell in their Corte Madera garage with a focus on producing organic coffee with environmentally sustainable, fair-trade business operations.
Read MoreEconomic 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.
Read MoreLongtime Mill Valley Legend George Cagwin Passes the Torch of His Glorious 1929 Ford Coup to Estuardo, the Widely Revered General Manager at Grilly’s!
George Gagwin has been a renowned figure in Mill Valley for decades, and his participation in the Memorial Day Parade over those many years has been well documented in his 1929 Ford Coup, spanning some 40 years. That makes Cagwin easily among the most prolific Memorial Day Parade participants. Anyone that has been to the…
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