Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In a report that some are calling a roadmap for Marin in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Mill Valley Herald starts a series today highlighting the town’s report from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. The DEI Task Force was … [Read more...] about Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
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Mill Valley Trails
In 1910, A.D. Avery, civil engineer with the Tamalpais Land Water Co., issued map No. 9 depicting all properties, streets and lanes in what are now the city of Mill Valley, Almonte and Homestead Valley. With a few exceptions, the streets were laid out so as not to be too steep for horse … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Trails
Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
Marinscope The stage is empty and the hall is quiet these days at Mill Valley’s legendary Sweetwater Music Hall, silenced by stay at home orders enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The folks at Sweetwater are determined to keep the music alive, however. The Sweetwater board of directors … [Read more...] about Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion, above. In August, as the City of Mill Valley unveiled its choice of Dr. Patricia Patton to facilitate its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, members of the Mill Valley City Council pledged their commitment to do the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
Mill Valley to Marine World: No
Mill Valley City Council said “no” to Marine World in 1962. On Feb. 7, 1962, the Mill Valley City Council held a hearing to consider a “Marine World” use permit for construction on 18 acres of city owned property. The developers had considered several Bay Area sites, but Mill … [Read more...] about Mill Valley to Marine World: No
Remember the Wobbly Rock?
Bob & Jean Greensfelder In July 1965, Bob and Jean Greensfelder supported by eight other investors purchased and remodeled the old Muir Beach Restaurant and named it “Wobbly Rock Restaurant” after a poem by Beat generation poet Lew Welch. Sandy Stewart of Muir Beach was … [Read more...] about Remember the Wobbly Rock?
MV restaurant closes
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog reports that Piazza D'Angelo owners Luigi Petrone and Felicia Ferguson have announced that they closed their Mll Valley restaurant "until the stay-at-home ordinance is lifted on Jan 4," "due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and for the safety of our families and … [Read more...] about MV restaurant closes
Mill Valley church copes with new health orders — A drive-thru Nativity
Since the early days of the shelter in place order, many of Mill Valley's places of worship pivoted to virtual services. Nine months later, Mt. Tam United Methodist Church, which was among those to lead the way in March with its 'At Home & Together" virtual gatherings via Zoom and Facebook … [Read more...] about Mill Valley church copes with new health orders — A drive-thru Nativity
Bridges of Marin County
Redwood Bridge Opening Day In 1956, two Marin County bridges were completed almost simultaneously. On Aug. 31, 1956, Mill Valley’s city fathers attended the celebration of the opening of the $68 million Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The 5.5-mile long, double-deck bridge had three lanes … [Read more...] about Bridges of Marin County
Obi Kaufmann Q&A
Obi Kaufmann, above, will hold a virtual discussion and Q&A sponsored by the Marin Art and Garden Center 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. The author, artist, and activist will present his latest book, The Forests of California. The book features an abundance of Kaufmann’s signature watercolor maps and … [Read more...] about Obi Kaufmann Q&A