Tobacco, Nicotine Ban Backed By Mill Valley City Council

A drafted ordinance phases out commercial sales of tobacco and nicotine products after testimony on health concerns.

Strawberry Development In Line For Planning Commission Review In Marin County

Property owners seek residential housing and senior care facility at former seminary location.

Dementia Respite Program In Mill Valley Aims To Be First Of Its Kind In California

The program will provide structured social activities and a catered lunch while caregivers receive a four‑hour break.

Tunnel Debate Reignites As Residents Press Council For Renewed Support In Marin County

Proponents push for a safer cycling route while opponents raise major concerns over the estimated $100 million price tag.

Sewer Agency Faces Costly Bay Pollution Mandate In Marin County

A forthcoming order will require wastewater plants around the Bay Area to reduce nitrogen discharges by 50 percent by 2035​.

City Confronts Its Own Racist Past In Marin County During Black History Month

The City formally acknowledges its history of racial exclusion and redlining.

License Plate Camera Use Narrowed After Privacy Concerns In This Marin County Town

City Council implements new safeguards and reduces data retention for its license plate cameras in response to public privacy concerns.

City Hall And Firehouse In Mill Valley Added To National Register Of Historic Places

These building will now be recognized as nationally significant architectural and civic landmarks.

Residents Demand Action On Flooding After King Tides Cripple Roadways In Marin County

Locals packed a Board of Supervisors meeting following storms that repeatedly submerged major roads and cut off a floating home community.

Emergency Proclamation Passed By Supervisors Following Severe Flooding In Marin County

Supervisors approved an emergency proclamation to address an estimated $3.5 million in flood damage from recent severe storms.

City Council Advances Affordable Housing After Lengthy Deliberation In Mill Valley

Council approves rezoning and design review, clearing the way for 45 affordable housing units after extensive community input.

Prefabricated Affordable Housing Units Arrive In Marin City

A company is developing a 100% affordable housing project, consisting of 42 rental units.

Marin County Road To Become A Safety Corridor With Lower Speed Limits

Supervisors unanimously approved lowering the speed limit on a road with recent fatalities to 30 MPH.

Plans Approved For New Residential Care Facility In Marin County

The development will be constructed to serve the older population, offering memory care and assisted living.

Massive Seminary Housing Development Plan Nears Final Stages

The proposal would bring hundreds of housing units to the Strawberry peninsula.

Funding Approved To Renovate Historic Housing In Marin County By Board Of Supervisors

Supervisors approve $266.6 million for the multi-year project, which will upgrade 296 apartments and temporarily relocate residents.

Plan To Address Rising Sea Levels At Stinson Beach Reviewed By Marin County Board Of Supervisors

Sea levels are expected to rise 3.3 feet by 2085 at Stinson Beach, officials said.

Marin County May Partially Fund Affordable Housing Project

The Oak Hill Workforce Housing Project is now in year five of planning.

Marin County Adds Two Deputy County Executives

Linn Walsh and Danielle O’Leary bring local expertise to key policy roles.

Lawsuit Seeks To Stop Barred Owl Hunts In Marin County, Elsewhere

Animal welfare groups are against a plan to cull barred owls to save spotted owls at national parks and monuments including in Marin County.

Marin Considers Plan To Split Affordable Housing Development

The proposal would move 32 of 74 affordable housing units initially planned for Marin City to a site at Tam Junction.

Mill Valley Moves Forward With Sales Tax Ballot Measure

The City Council this week approved a proposal to place a 1 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot. Here's what to know.

Marin Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Focus Of Special Meeting

The ordinance would cap the number of vacation rentals to prevent existing residents from being priced out of the rental market.

Marin Works On Plan To Protect Communities From Sea Level Rise

Sea levels along the United States coastline are projected to rise by between 10-12 inches by 2050.

Mill Valley Taps Google For Wildfire Evacuation Study

Google researchers used real-world data to help inform new evacuation plans for Mill Valley and surrounding areas.

$2.4M Upgrade Planned For Sausalito Ferry Landing

The cost of the project would be covered by federal grant money.

It's Not To Late To Nominate For Open Mill Valley City Council Seat

Nominations Close Friday for one open Mill Valley City Council seat to be decided in a special election scheduled for March 5.

Marin County Sets Truth Act Virtual Forum For Dec. 13

The discussion will focus on access provided to federal immigration authorities.

Mill Valley Election Results: Nakatani, Yoo, Katz Lead MVSD Race

The polls are closed and voters have had their say on state and local races.

Mill Valley Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

There are two vote centers open on election day in Mill Valley.

Nov. 8 Mill Valley Election: Deadline To Register Is Today

The Golden State's next big election is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know about registering.

Mill Valley Elections 2022: What To Know And Where To Vote

From where to cast an early ballot to information on candidates and initiatives — here’s your local voter guide.

Mill Valley Fire Could Merge With Southern Marin Fire District

Mill Valley's assistant city manager will file a request with the district's board of director to apply for annexation.

Mill Valley Councilmember Steps Down

Sashi Sabaratnam cited a recent divorce that is prompting a move north to Sonoma County.

Mill Valley Mayor John McCauley Retires

The Town Council last week elected Jim Wickham and Urban Carmel as mayor and vice mayor.

Mill Valley Elections 2022: Real-Time Results

Check with Patch for updated Election Day results.

Mill Valley Voters Go To The Polls

Voters have had more than a month to choose among candidates in the state’s new universal vote-by-mail system.

CA Water Restrictions Could Expand To Mill Valley

At least one NorCal city fell under extreme water restrictions this month, and worsening drought could trigger even stricter regulations.

PRESS RELEASE: Bay Area Elections Officials Assure Trust In Elections

The following is a joint message[External PDF] from the registrars in 11 San Francisco Bay Area counties, including Marin County.

PRESS RELEASE: Marin County Supervisors Advance Plastic Utensil Ban

San Rafael, CA – Marin County, long considered a leader in sustainability practices and environmental causes, is putting the final touch ...