What's Happening This Weekend (March 6-8)

Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Event Round-Up in Marin and Beyond

Seashore Explore: Family Night Hike and Campfire

Join NatureBridge Golden Gate on Saturday March 14th 6 - 8:30pm for an evening stroll to nearby Rodeo Beach! Hiking, exploration, and fun!

4 Tips for Picking the Perfect Summer Camp for Kids

A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

Two Bay Area Museums Named Finalists For Highest U.S. Honor For Museums and Libraries

Haven't treated the family lately to visits at Chabot Space & Science Center or The Tech Museum of Innovation? Do it! Congrats to both.

Love Waterfalls? California has 2 on This List of Top 5

Looking for a getaway this weekend or for spring break? Check these beautiful photos.

Two Bay Area Friends Split Lottery Jackpot... Again!

The women scored a $7 million jackpot this time... after winning $466,000 back in 2011.

Researchers: 100-Year-Old Drug Might Cure Autism

The drug corrects genetic autism symptoms in laboratory mice.

Marin County Unemployment Rate Drops

High tech is driving hiring in the Bay Area.

Volunteer Day Is November 22

Everyone, no matter how young, can be a philanthropist.

Home Instead Senior Care Partners With Walgreens And Curry Senior Center To Brighten Holidays For 5,000 Area Seniors

Home Instead Senior Care brings Holiday Cheer to Senior Community

Mill Valley Man Among Red Cross Volunteers Helping in Hawaii Relief Efforts

Five Bay Area chapter volunteers went to Hawaii to help.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

Mill Valley Teen Works To Dispel 'Princess' Mindset, Promote Diversity In Children's Books

"Having grown up with Disney movies, we remember admiring Snow White and Belle for their beauty, yet noticing their constant reliability and dependency on Prince Charming."

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mill Valley Cub Scouts Go to Space

Being a couple of big kids themselves, Mill Valley residents Dan Murray and Brian O'Keefe loved having the chance to go to space with their kids.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Best of Bay Area Blogs: Point Reyes, Thrift Shops and Waterwise Plants

Check out the best of Northern California’s Patch bloggers.

Putting Distractible Students in Cardboard Boxes? Mill Valley Said Yes in the 1960s

While researching documentary topics for their major semester project, Tam High film students discovered a little known, odd education practice at Ol' Mill School, circa 1960s — putting students in cardboard refrigerator boxes. (VIDEO)

Stolen Vehicle, Theft and Fraud Christmas Eve in Mill Valley, No Calls Christmas Day

Here is the Mill Valley Police Department call log for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in town.

ASK A COP: Can I Get Arrested For Ignoring Traffic Signs in a Mall Parking Lot?

Yelp! says: Best Menus in the Bay Area are in Mill Valley! Not The City

Mill Valley touted Marin County's epicenter for food and entertainment. What is your Top 5 pick for best restaurants in town?

Top Bay Area Patch Stories of 2013: Hippies in Marin, Cops and Robbers and a Puffin

From brazen home burglars to rich kids on Instagram and a little girl with a puffin, we reveal the Top 20 S.F. Bay Area Patch headlines of 2013.

Bay Area Christmas Bird Count Takes Flight

Last year's sightings included some rare finds such as the Violet-green Swallow, the Tropical Kingbird and the Rufous Hummingbird.

Auld Lang Syne: Lyrics and History of the New Year's Tradition

Auld Lang Syne: Most know some of the words, few know all of the words, others hum along. Here is a look at the poem's history, along with the lyrics.

MV Architect Appointed One of Marin Humane Society's Newest Board Members

New members, Chip Smith, of Mill Valley, and Leilani Borenstein, of San Rafael, were recently welcomed to the Marin non-profit board.

Good News! State Vet Clears Santa's Reindeer Brand Inspection For Arrival

California Department of Food and Agriculture grants 24-hour permit to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer for Christmas Eve through Christmas Day.

Carlos Santana Reunites With Homeless Ex-Band Member in Oakland

MUST SEE, local rock Hall of Fame musician, Carlos Santana, will soon re-enter the recording studio with former homeless bandmate after an emotional reunion this weekend in the East Bay.

Feline Spa Treatments For The Holidays Available This Weekend at Cat's Meow

AlphaDog Has Extremely Limited Cageless Care For Your Pup This Holiday

AlphaDog cage-less daycare and boarding has only a couple spots left for holiday day and overnight care, as well as, grooming options for your canine companion.

Kitty Charm School Has Limited Options Left for Holiday Cat Care

Kitty Charm School, 369 Miller Avenue, has in home care available during the Christmas week.

Kiddo! Pushes to Meet End of Year Funding Goals

Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation, has placed its familiar red, yellow, & black thermometers around town to highlight the organization’s progress toward fulfilling its fundraising goal of $3 million for the 2013-2014 year.

Young Playwrights Recognized in MTC Teen Apprentice Program

Two Tam High students were recently recognized as finalist for the playwright submissions in the 5th annual Marin Theatre Company Marin Young Playwrights Festival.

Traditional India Sandals Sourced Ethically By Mill Valley Entrepreneur

Silicon Valley lawyer turned young entrepreneur offers a new shoe, ethically sourced, in traditional India fashion, with his Mohinder Shoes in Mill Valley.

Urban Farming Book Selected for 2014 One Book One Marin

One Book One Marin will honor Novella Carpenter for her book Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farm. February launch will host presentations on bee keeping, backyard chickens, beer making, fermentation and food preservation techniques.

Free Parking at Mill Valley Meters Through New Years Eve, Time Limits Enforced

One Mill Valley Patch reader reports getting two parking tickets in one day, not realizing the meter time limits are still in effect during the free holiday parking times.