City Press Release Closing the public parking lots in the downtown area has been an effective way to reduce the number of weekend, non-resident visitors. However, the closure of the downtown lots has had the unintended consequence of creating congestion at metered spaces and making it … [Read more...] about City opens parking lots for Memorial Day
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Novato seeks AirBnB rules program
Press Release The City of Novato is currently in the process of considering options for a short-term rental regulatory program. At the City Council meeting of Jan.28, 2020, the City Council voted to pursue a short-term rental regulatory program in the City of Novato. Short-term rentals are … [Read more...] about Novato seeks AirBnB rules program
Mill Valley road closure List
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
It’s curtains for 2020 Mountain Play
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society One of the casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic is the Mountain Play on Mount Tam. This would have been the 107th production, and my wife and I would be rounding up friends and relatives to go see Hello Dolly. But since the season has been shuttered … [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
How Millennials can rise from crises to be the next Greatest Generation
By Josh Fryday Millennials have seen their lives defined by big crises: from 9/11, to the Great Recession, to the impacts of climate change, and now COVID-19. As we face living through our second “once in a generation” economic collapse, Millennials are realizing that how we get through … [Read more...] about How Millennials can rise from crises to be the next Greatest Generation
Transparency is the key
Transparency is the key. To that end, Marin County Public Health Officer Matt Willis identified the key indicators for moving into the next phase of reopening in Marin. COVID-19 cases and the number of hospitalized patients for COVID-19 remain stable enough to maintain adequate hospital … [Read more...] about Transparency is the key
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
Stay clear of shorebird nesting areas
A threatened shorebird is resting comfortably after International Bird Rescue’s team of waterbird specialists performed a delicate surgery to repair the tiny bird’s fractured wing.The adult male Western Snowy Plover, which weighs 33 grams, was brought in earlier this month by San Francisco Bay Bird … [Read more...] about Stay clear of shorebird nesting areas
Eateries, diners cling to hope
Marinscope While there might be light at the end of the tunnel, some local businesses are turning off the lights for good as they have been unable to hang on until California reopens and business returns to normal. As Marin County moves into Phase II of the reopening plan, allowing for some … [Read more...] about Eateries, diners cling to hope