Winter Storm Update Forecasters predict a strong winter storm impacting Marin beginning tonight into Friday with showers lingering into Saturday. Rainfall totals will range from 1.5 to 4 inches with prolonged moderate to heavy precipitation.…

Vote Centers & Election Day Information! We have a round-up of election info to answer some of your questions about the upcoming March 7 election: - Vote Centers - where are they and when do they open? - Who needs to vote in person? - Can I…

March 7, 2023 Special Election Voter Information Vote Safe. Vote Secure. Vote by Mail! City of Mill Valley voters — ballots will arrive soon! All active registered voters in Mill Valley City Limits will automatically receive a vote by…

City of Mill Valley MVConnect - February 9, 2023 Public Works News Downtown Project - Phase III of the Downtown Project is expected to begin February 21, 2023. Interstate Paving and Grading Inc. will start laying out the utility markings and…

Wondering How to Help a Friend Who's Struggling? Right now, most of us know someone who's struggling, but we’re not always sure what to say or how to help. Join us Tuesday, February 7th at the Mill Valley Community Center to get practical…

Happy Holidays and Don't Forget to Shop Mill Valley! Skip the traffic and the schlep. Before hitting the big box stores, here’s a reminder: you don’t need to go beyond the 94941 for amazing gift options. The Mill Valley Chamber of…

Want to serve on the Mill Valley City Council? You’re in luck! One City Council seat will be up for election for a one-year short term at the March 7, 2023, Special Municipal Election! The nomination period closes on Friday, December 9, 2022…

Housing Update We have a number of important meetings coming up regarding housing in Mill Valley. Community participation and input is welcome and encouraged. Click on the links below to find out how you may learn more, participate and share…

City Hosts 1 Hamilton Open House and Joint Meeting On October 13, 2022, the City of Mill Valley and EAH Housing hosted a community Open House to discuss building approximately 40-50 affordable rental apartments on the northern portion of the…

Help recycle Halloween candy wrappers or donate candy Sink your fangs into this one: 600 million pounds of individually wrapped candy are purchased each year in the US for Halloween: That's spooky! Recycle Halloween Wrappers: If you aren't…

Ride and Drive Clean is excited to announce our first Ebike Discount Campaign (LINK) starting November 1 through November 21, 2022. In addition to significant discounts on a variety of Ebikes, with our partner, The New Wheel (LINK), we’re…

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top…

Proposed Project: In 2020, the City of Mill Valley Planning Division received a Design Review application for a mixed-use housing development project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue, which is referred to as “Richardson Terrace.” At the…

Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board Unanimously Approve Consolidation At their October 3, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board unanimously approved the submission of an…

Want to look good while doing good? Don’t shop, swap! This Clothing Swap is a triple treat: You’ll clear your closet… Change up your look… AND help raise funds for Resilient Neighborhoods' award-winning climate action…

At their October 3, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council and Southern Marin Fire District Board unanimously approved the submission of an application to the Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for consolidation/annexation of the…

As of 5:17 PM fire is 100% contained. Thank you to all our supporting agencies for today's work in extinguishing this vegetation fire. Please stay vigilant Southern Marin. As of 4:35 PM fire is approximately 80% contained. Please continue to avoid…

On October 3, 2022, the City of Mill Valley’s Deputy City Manager, Alan Piombo, and Southern Marin Fire District’s Fire Chief, Chris Tubbs, will recommend to the City of Mill Valley Council and Southern Marin Fire District’s Board…

Proposed Consolidation of Mill Valley Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire District On October 3, 2022, the City of Mill Valley’s Assistant City Manager, Alan Piombo, and Southern Marin Fire District’s Fire Chief, Chris Tubbs,…

Downtown Project Design Creates Expanded Plaza Space - City Seeks Community Input One of the possible new design features of the Downtown area is an expanded Plaza, created by the redesign of the right turn lane from Sunnyside Avenue onto Miller…

The City of Mill Valley is currently partnering with EAH Housing to explore the feasibility of building approximately 40-50 affordable rental apartments on the northern portion of 1 Hamilton Drive. On September 19, City Council directed planning…

Rebates for rain barrel collection services Refreshed from this week’s rainfall? Get a head start this winter and prepare your home and garden to detain the rain (LINK)! Tap into some great local resources (LINK) or attend a class (LINK) in…

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top…

EV Discount Campaign - through October 14 While inventory of EVs remains low and dealers are still asking for above MSRP, we found a bright spot with two JEEP plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) so, along with our partner Cartelligent, we’re offering a…

Work crews will continue to close East Blithedale Avenue between Sunnyside Avenue and Amicita Avenue to allow for ongoing sanitary sewer work, main waterline replacement, and concrete work, which involves replacing curb ramps, curbs, gutters,…

Fire News September Is Preparedness Month - Learn How To Be Prepared For Disasters - National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen…

Looking for some hot tips to stay cool? Check out these helpful ideas(LINK) to keep your home, loved ones, and pets comfortable and safe during the triple digit temperatures. Mark your calendars for Energy Efficiency Day(LINK), October 5, 2022.…

Love our Marin coastline? Help keep it beautiful and garbage free. Join neighbors and friends for the great California Coastal Cleanup(LINK) September 17, 2022. Pitch in a few hours and have fun while you are at it! Sign up here(LINK) to join a…

August 25, 2022 The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)…

What are Marin County neighbors doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, save water, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener, and more resilient future? The Marin Green Home Tour features…

Idling while waiting for a friend or your kids at pick up? Waiting in the after-school pick up queue? Turn your engine off! With today’s electronic engines, ten seconds of idling wastes more fuel than stopping and restarting your engine.…

Create a healthy, low-impact, and resilient household this fall. Create a healthy, low-impact, and resilient household this fall. Join the online 5-session Climate Action Workshop presented by Resilient Neighborhoods, to reduce your carbon footprint…

Heading out on the town? Hitting the trails? Plan ahead and you can stay green on the go. Start with a sustainable day out checklist(LINK). Remember your water bottle and reusable utensils for outdoor activities and picnics. If eating out, stash…

Please join us in congratulating Michelle Terrell for becoming Mill Valley’s Community Engagement Coordinator. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for assisting residents, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses to…

30-day Public Comment Period on Scope of Environmental Analysis Initiated. The City of Mill Valley invites interested parties and the community to comment on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the environmental review of the 2023-2031 Housing…

Celebrate National Night Out with MVPD on Tuesday 8/2/2022! The Mill Valley Police Department is inviting you to join us on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, for National Night Out at Depot Plaza in downtown Mill Valley. The event will take place from…

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top…

Click Here To View City of Mill Valley - Housing Element Update: July 2022

Mayor Jim Wickham Announces Appointment of Effective, Experienced Administrator to Lead City After a highly competitive search, the Mill Valley City Council unanimously chose Todd Cusimano to serve as City Manager of Mill Valley. Cusimano has…

While California’s beaches, rivers and lakes offer a great escape for the summer heat, they can also be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken such as wearing a life jacket, swimming only in designated areas, and actively supervising…

One gently floating ember from a cookout or a firecracker could ignite widespread tragedy in Marin County’s parched landscape. The Marin County Fire Department is urging all residents and visitors to remember that fireworks are illegal in the…

City Council Transition After Over 15 Years of Service, Mayor John McCauley Retires from Council, Mayor Jim Wickham Elected At their June 21, 2022 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council conducted their annual mayoral transition and unanimously…

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top…

As the weather gets better and visitors stay for an extended period of time in our community we encourage them to be courteous of your short-term neighbors. This includes reducing noise, keeping debris contained, respecting the local rules, and…

Use water wisely: There's Galss of waterno room for drought fatigue this summer. Renew your commitment to water conservation by checking out this water saving list (LINK) and find simple ways to make every single drop count. Prepare for fire…

Two Locations: June 25, 10:00 am – Almonte/Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley June 25, 10:00 am – Spencer/Cloudview Park, Sausalito This is a great opportunity to learn directly from our Fire District about community safety and…

June 9, 2022 Update on City Manager Recruitment After a four-month City Manager recruitment process, the City Council recently met to review the applications and produce a group of top candidates for the next phase of interviews. Learn more about…

ONLINE CLIMATE ACTION WORKSHOP Starting June 16 & June 29 Click HERE to learn more and sign-up (LINK). FREE FOR MARIN RESIDENTS! -Reduce your carbon footprint -Get ready for climate-linked emergencies -Build a resilient community …

The County of Marin is making $2.5 million available, and YOU decide how it will be spent. This new way of making decisions about publicly funded projects is called Participatory Budgeting! Join the Participatory Budgeting (PB) Committee! …

The CaSequoia Theater Proposallifornia Film Institute (CFI), owner of the historic Sequoia Theater, has submitted a proposal to fully renovate and convert the two-screen Sequoia Theater with 604 seats into a new cinema and education center with four…

Congratulations to the Classes of 2022! To help with traffic flow during graduation ceremonies, there will be no road closures on East Blithedale Ave on June 9th, 2022! The East Blithedale Rehabilitation Project team has been hard at work!…

Are you ready for a summer of Marin climate action, resilience, and community? Sign up for the free online 5-session Climate Action Workshop presented by Resilient Neighborhoods. You will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for…

Fire Season Updates Fire Season is HERE. Are you ready? Evacuation Drill Events are coming in June - Come and join your local first responders in the 2022 Evacuation Drill Events on Saturday, June 4 & 25, 2022 in Cascade Canyon, Edgewood and…

The City of Mill Valley commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community. The City Council has identified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as their top…

Due to an unforeseen contractor staffing shortage and in an effort to reduce nighttime noise, nighttime paving planned for the East Blithedale Project (Phase 1) previously scheduled to start on Sunday evening, May 15th will be pushed back. Please…

Mill Valley Music Festival Are you ready for this Saturday's Mill Valley Music Festival (May 7 from 12-7 at the Community Center)? Attending? Here are some links to help you plan ahead: -Getting there - Driving to this event will be…

Southern Marin Fire District is seeking a qualified candidate for the Oversight Committee Southern Marin Fire is establishing a Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee. Measure U will ensure that the District is financially stable and able to…

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