Emergency Preparedness News

Prepare For Steady Rain and High Winds (2/29 - 3/4) - For your safety, Southern Marin Fire District urge all residents to review flooding and winter storm resources, and prepare themselves and their property from the possibility of wind and water damage.

Participate In This Weekend's LRAD Feedback Campaign

Use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only.

Residents of Southern Marin are encouraged to participate in Southern Marin Fire District's "Did You Hear It?" campaign via online form. Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) emergency alert systems are unique in that they can project both siren and voice recordings to alert and inform community members during a large-scale disaster. As a reminder, don't call 911 when you hear the sirens or as a means of providing feedback to the "Did You Hear It?" campaign.

Save The Date - Countywide Emergency Alert Test Set For March 23, 2024 - On Saturday, March 23, the County’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct a countywide test with a 10:00 am notification sent to opted-in cell phones, landlines, and emails of those registered for AlertMarin.org.

You're Invited To Attend Ready 94941 Event - Join us for an afternoon of fun! The Southern Marin Fire Protection District and ReadyMarin are hosting an emergency preparedness fair on March 10th, 2024.

Vegetation Management Program is coming to your neighborhood - Southern Marin Fire District has made the reduction of flammable vegetation that surrounds our residents one of its biggest priorities. To that end, the Fire District's multi-faceted Vegetation Management Program is coming to your neighborhood this month of March.

Council to Consider Next Steps in Infrastructure Funding

At their upcoming Monday, March 4, 2024 meeting, the Mill Valley City Council will consider and give direction on next steps to secure recurring revenues for needed infrastructure repairs. From wildfire prevention and evacuation measures to the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and drainage systems, the City faces risk for significant infrastructure decline within the next 15 years. Learn more about the upcoming meeting, read the Staff Report, and join us for this important conversation.

Planning and Building News

Soft Story Retrofit Program Update - On June 26, 2023, the Mill Valley City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1342 establishing a mandatory Seismic Retrofit program for certain residential buildings. The purpose of the Ordinance is to reduce the likelihood of earthquake-related deaths, injuries, property loss, and housing disruption. The Soft Story Retrofit Program website is now live, and you can learn more about it here.

Police News

Mill Valley Police Department Bicycle Registration - The Mill Valley Police Department offers a bicycle registration program to help deter theft and to help law enforcement reunite bicycles with their owners. It is as easy as submitting the form with a picture of your bicycle.

Security Camera Registration at MVPD - Join the Mill Valley Police Department by registering your security camera with our Security Registration Program. The program allows for officers to identify potential footage that can assist in their investigation.

2024 RSVP Permits - The City of Mill Valley’s Resident Shopper Vehicle Permits are available now for purchase. We encourage online or mail in purchases, but the MVPD front lobby is open as well.

Mill Valley Awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Designation

Mill Valley continues to be a League of American Bicyclists recognized Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC)! The Silver BFC award recognizes Mill Valley’s commitment to improving conditions for all people who bike, pro-bike policies, and bike infrastructure. Learn more about the BFC Award.

Black Excellence Block Party 2024

On January 31st, the Mill Valley School District PTA DEI Committees hosted a Black Excellence Block Party in partnership with the City. The event took place on a stormy night at the Community Center where more than 500 attendees came out to celebrate! Local Black businesses, sports clubs, artists and performers were featured at this important community building event. Many thanks to all that participated! Check out the images here.

Library News

All events listed below take place at the Mill Valley Public Library.

Naked Truth: Real, Stories, Live.

Friday, March 15th, 7:00pm

Josh Healey emcees another night of true, live storytelling featuring Doug Cordell, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Shawn Taylor, and Neshama Franklin. Audience members can drop their name in a hat to tell a one-minute story in the Lightning Round. Registration highly recommended. Adults and high school students only. Learn more about the Naked Truth event and register.

Author Talk: Lauren Markham in Conversation with Julia Flynn Siler

Monday, March 11th, 6:30pm 

Migration and social justice reporter Lauren Markham presents her newest book A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging. Her synthesis of reporting, history, memoir, and essay traces a narrative of migration, from global history to myth, rooted in the story of the 2020 Moria Camp fire that devastated one of Europe's largest refugee camps. Registration required. Learn more about the Author Talk with Lauren Markham and register.

Breaking Through: Black History at Tam High, 1910-Present

Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 5th, 5:00-7:30pm

 Join us for our opening reception for our newest exhibition in the Library's lower-level gallery – featuring photographs, oral history interviews, biographies, and video – exploring the rich history of Tamalpais High School's African American community over the past century. Light refreshments and wine will be served. No registration required. Learn more about the opening reception for this new exhibition. Exhibit co-curated by the Lucretia Little History Room and the Marin City Historical & Preservation Society.

Recreation and Arts News

Go Green...Take Marin Transit Bus #17! - Marin Transit Bus #17 is a great way to get to the Mill Valley Community Center. This convenient route runs from Sausalito to San Rafael with affordable rates for youth at just $1 per ride. Income qualified students are eligible for free passes. Learn more about this and other ways to get around town!

Looking for a Fun Summer Job? - Do you love working with kids? If you answered yes to both these questions, check out our Summer Camp Counselor and Summer Camp Director positions available this Summer! Other positions also available. Visit our Career Opportunities page for more information and to apply.

Get Your Kids Into Preschool! - Mill Valley Recreation offers a variety of play-based preschool options for your little students! We are now accepting deposits for our 2024/25 school year. Spaces are limited. Learn more here!

Meet Two Outstanding Community Volunteers! - Volunteers Kendra Pollack & Jamie Lease were recently honored with a Community Service Award at the 74th Annual California Park & Recreation Society’s District 1 Awards & Installation Banquet. Learn more about the honorees!

Mill Valley Arts Commission is Calling Local Musical Artists - There is just 2 weeks left to apply to be a part of the 2024 Concerts in the Plaza Series. Application deadline Wednesday, March 13th at noon. Learn more and apply today!

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