How new “zone zero” fire rules could change Mill Valley yards
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Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: A sprinkle in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marin fire officials say state ‘zone zero' proposal could be stronger (marinij.com) — Homes in Mill Valley are slated to fall under new state “zone zero” wildfire rules that tighten what can be within 5 feet of your house, though local officials wish they were even stricter. Over the next five years, residents in high fire-risk areas will need to clear combustibles, adjust landscaping, and harden structures, with help and enforcement guided by local fire agencies.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ya'll, I'd like to reach out with a big vote of love and celebration for our local coyotes! I've been seeing a trend of fear-based posts about their presence in our ecologies. In reality, they are a critical species whose presence in our… (Nextdoor Tamalpais Valley)
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🗞 Nearby News
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