Parking Lot Closure City Hall Parking Lot – Friday,5/29 from 7:00AM to 11:00AMParking lot closed for crane use. Road Closure 216 Ethel Ave – Wednesday,5/27 from 9:00AM to 4:00PMRoad closed PG&E gas installation. West Blithedale (Oakdale to Gardner) – Tuesday … [Read more...] about Mill Valley road closure List
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It’s curtains for 2020 Mountain Play
PHOTO FROM MOUNTAINPLAY.ORGAbraham and Isaac was written in 1316 by an unknown author. The biblical story is based on the supremacy of duty over love. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society One of the casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic is the Mountain Play on Mount Tam. This would … [Read more...] about It’s curtains for 2020 Mountain Play
Updated Public Health Order
Many Marin County Parks locations began reopening on Monday, May 18, per an updated public health order. This order loosens restrictions on motorized access to recreational areas, so more people can once again enjoy spending time outdoors. However, it gives land managers the authority to open, … [Read more...] about Updated Public Health Order
MV Chamber raises funds
Since its launch in April, the Mill Valley Chamber’s COVID-19 MV Business Fund has raised more than $87,000 to support local businesses amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Every $1,000 raised equals a $1,000 direct cash grant issued to local businesses who met a baseline of criteria. The total raised … [Read more...] about MV Chamber raises funds
Marin back in business
Marinscope The first week COVID-19 Phase II in Marin began with an air of uncertainty and excitement as retail stores ramped up with the expectation of a surge of customers. But the new rules will still make for a different buying experience at brick-and-mortar stores and malls. Marin County … [Read more...] about Marin back in business
Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Sherman R. Frederick/Battle Born Media I have three burrs under my saddle this week.Mask Switcheroo: I’m not going to hate on anyone for asking me to wear a face mask during the Age of Coronavirus. I get the angst. And, frankly, it makes me feel better in a crowd.But can one our public health … [Read more...] about Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Mill Valley History: Purity Store
In January 1928, Purity established its first Mill Valley grocery store at No. 2Corte Madera Ave. It was one of 92 such stores in northern California. In October, the store moved to larger quarters in the O’Shaughnessy Blockacross the street. The store added an up-to-date meat department. “The large … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Purity Store
Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
A Mill Valley Record article on Sept. 21, 1960, reported that Bill Feeneyis considered to be the sixth member of the Mill Valley City Council. He had lived in Mill Valley at 401 Eldridge since 1919. When he retired from his post as Pacific Telephone and Telegraph collections supervisor for Northern … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
These are some of the restaurants offering curbside pickup or to go service throughout Marin. NOVATO Beso Bistro 415-883-6700 www.besobistro.com Checker NY Deli 415-209-0099 www.checkerdeli.com El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill 415-892-1471 www.elreymexicanbarandgrill.com Hopmonk Tavern … [Read more...] about Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
Curbside retail begins Monday
Curbside pickup at retail stores will be allowed in Marin County beginning Monday, May 18, according to an updated shelter-in-place order released on Friday, May 15.The addition of curbside retail to the types of businesses allowed to operate in Marin is the most significant change to the previous … [Read more...] about Curbside retail begins Monday