Sherman R. Frederick Mill Valley Herald The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force report offers a harsh assessment of life in Mill Valley, marked by a racially biased police force, a successful effort to keep Blacks from living in the town and the historic “plunder” of the … [Read more...] about DEI Task Force: Racism woven into life in Mill Valley
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SMP sworn in as county supervisor
SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
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’
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
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 long-term hard work and listening necessary to make impactful change on systemic … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
Mill Valley to Marine World: No
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 Valley marshland property was their first choice. The proposed … [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