At their regular meeting on March 21, and a special meeting on March 24, the City Council voted to appoint three new members to the City Council and cancel the June 2022 election, saving the City an estimated $45,000 in election expenses. The City Council had three available slots coming open in … [Read more...] about Mill Valley cancels June City Council election
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Marin 911: Three jerks simmer in a hot tub
(Editor's Note: This is a weekly compilation of actual items from various police logs in Marin County.) Sausalito March 17 - 22, 2022 Hot Tub Dispute: A resident of Cypress Place encountered two men and a woman in the hot tub drinking beer and being jerks. He asked them what unit they … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Three jerks simmer in a hot tub
100-year-old pipe replaced in Mill Valley
Marinscope Marin Water will replace a 100-year-old pipe with a new pipeline along East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley, beginning in early April. The project area covers more than one mile of pipeline between Millwood Street and Camino Alto and is anticipated to be completed in September of … [Read more...] about 100-year-old pipe replaced in Mill Valley
Tamalpais Union High School District issues layoff notices
Marinscope Because of budget shortfall worries, the Tamalpais Union High School District trustees sent layoff notices last week to teachers and campus staff assistants. The so-called “pink slips” serve as a warning to employees. But, if the financial situation improves, the district may … [Read more...] about Tamalpais Union High School District issues layoff notices
Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In the early years, there were no roads in Marin connecting the communities on the ocean with those on the bay. The first road was built in 1870. It followed a route roughly the same as today’s Highway 1 through Tam Valley to the thriving … [Read more...] about Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Mill Valley History: Music in Homestead
Marin History/Mill Valley Marinscope In the winter of 1960/1961, the Homestead Valley Improvement Club presented a series of three classical music concerts in Brown’s Hall. Enthusiastic audiences and favorable press revues encouraged the music committee to present such concerts for 20 … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Music in Homestead
Sewer agency: Pardon the smell, Marin
The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin has rehabilitated a 40-year-old, 50-foot diameter “digester” tank. The tank is designed to reduce the volume of sewage sludge and make it suitable for subsequent use. After the repairs were completed, the tank was gradually refilled and is undergoing a … [Read more...] about Sewer agency: Pardon the smell, Marin
Mill Valley crime stats: Theft down 28%
The Mill Valley Police Department released its annual report. It showed that officers responded to 16,492 calls for service in 2021. In those calls, 137 arrests were made. Officers also made 1,337 traffic stops. Another key statistic showed that between 2020 and 2021 thefts in the town were … [Read more...] about Mill Valley crime stats: Theft down 28%
Meet Karen Goldberg: Marin’s ‘serial entrepreneur’
MV Chamber Special to Marinscope From tech titans and Shark Tank contestants to execs seeking to back young people with compelling business ideas, Mill Valley is steeped in entrepreneurial spirit. But few have done serial entrepreneurship like Karen Goldberg, who has created myriad local … [Read more...] about Meet Karen Goldberg: Marin’s ‘serial entrepreneur’
Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker
Sausalito Feb. 23 - March 1, 2022 Coyote Scare: A woman out for a walk became frightened by a coyote who scampered by her. She asked police to escort her home, which they did. Bad Title: A man reported to police that he bought a boat and trailer online, but when the goods arrived there was … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Coyote scares the daylights out of Sausalito walker