Marin Independent Journal

The Marin Independent Journal serves as the primary newspaper for Marin County, California. It is owned by California Newspapers Partnership, which is primarily controlled by MediaNews Group.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#129294

United States

#26857

News and Media

#1245

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Tam Union trustees drop Black student support contracts

1 day ago | marinij.com | Keri Brenner

Trustees will not renew consultant contracts for Black student support services at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. After a highly charged, emotional and at times raucous three-hour meeting on Tuesday, the Tamalpais Union High School District board voted 3 to 2 not to renew the two contracts for married couple Tenisha Tate-Austin, a longtime Marin educator, and Paul Austin, founder of the Marin City-based nonprofit Play Marin.
Sausalito Marin City principal to depart for Mill Valley post

1 day ago | marinij.com | Keri Brenner

A Sausalito Marin City School District administrator has been selected to lead Mill Valley’s Park School. David Finnane, principal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, will serve as interim principal for one year beginning on July 1. His salary has not yet been approved by the district board but will fall within $163,972 to $208,206 annually. The range is subject to an increase pending the addition of recent labor agreements, the district said.
Where to see artworks in Marin

1 day ago | marinij.com | Daniel Bromfield

Anthony Meier: 21 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Aug. 8: “Consider the Oyster,” works by female artists inspired by the author M.F.K. Fisher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Artist Within – A Cedars Gallery: 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568; cedarslife.org. June 27 through Aug. 15: “Tying It Together,” fiber art exhibition by Cedars artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.
Tiburon advances bayfront park upgrade project

2 days ago | marinij.com | Steven Rosenfeld

Tiburon plans to hire landscape architects to design upgrades for Richardson Bay Lineal Park. The Town Council voted 4-1 on May 21 to hire the designers for two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, a shaded picnic area, a wall ball court and a sound buffer at the site of the filled-in sewage ponds. “Our approach here was really enhancement and not transformation,” said Michael Moon, a member of the Tiburon Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission.
New principal chosen for Mill Valley Middle School

2 days ago | marinij.com | Keri Brenner

A Sonoma Valley educator has been selected as the next principal at Mill Valley Middle School. Kelly Kriss, principal of Adele Harrison Middle School in Sonoma, will start the job on July 1. Kriss’ salary has not received board approval yet, but it is expected to be in the range of $171,733 to $217,469. The range could be increased because of recent labor agreements, the Mill Valley School District said.
Marin supporters laud state bill on antisemitism in schools

3 days ago | marinij.com | Keri Brenner

Members of the Jewish community in Marin are lauding state lawmakers’ support of a controversial bill to prohibit discrimination in public schools. Assembly Bill 715 passed the state Assembly by a 68-0 vote on Thursday. Its next stop is the state Senate Education Committee. “Antisemitism in K-12 education is a serious and growing concern,” said Kim Friedman, a member of the Marin Jewish Parents and Allies Union.
Mill Valley contemplates new parking rules

3 days ago | marinij.com | Steven Rosenfeld

Mill Valley has begun to update its 45-year-old parking rules with an eye to accommodating new businesses and housing complexes. Consultants and city planners presented their analysis and a range of options to the Planning Commission on May 27. The commission made no formal decisions but embraced more flexible standards. Businesses must provide three to 10 parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet. The commission agreed the figure should be three spaces for all commercial uses.
Marin social scene: North Marin Community Services’ annual fundraiser

3 days ago | marinij.com | Daniel Bromfield

North Marin Community Services raised more than $240,000 at its third annual Brunch, Bubbles & Bocce fundraiser at the Margaret Todd Senior Center in Novato on May 17. The event was attended by 120 people, including Nikki Collins, of Mill Valley; Greg Beyer; Gary and Toni Bramon; Tara-Caprice Broadwater; the Rev. Dan Christian and Michelle Berlin Christian; Novato police Capt.
Bay Area events calendar for June 6 weekly editions

4 days ago | marinij.com | Jake Richardson

June 62025 Emmanuel Golf Classic Scholarship Fundraiser: A fundraiser to support students and enjoy a day on the course. 7:30 a.m. to noon, Los Lagos Golf Course, 2995 Tuers Road, San Jose. bit.ly/43p3QbQMaya Gurantz — the Plague Archives: A site-specific installation comprising multiple video projections; a dense collection of archival material on the social, cultural and political histories of epidemics and outbreaks; and an interactive tracing board.
Fairfax receives appeal against 243-apartment project

4 days ago | marinij.com | Richard Halstead

A former Fairfax council member has filed an appeal against a proposed six-story, 243-apartment building at School Street Plaza. “While the town webpage for the project states that the application ‘is currently under review,’ I am concerned that formal action may have been taken by the (planning) Director to confirm that the application is complete,” Lew Tremaine wrote in the appeal, which he filed Tuesday.