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What's up Mill Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Mill Valley's new ADU rules could change your property options
  • Which must-see films are coming to Mill Valley's Sequoia Cinema?
  • Thinking of running the Dipsea? See why locals love Mill Valley

Also on today's calendar: Fall Prevention Free Health Talk at The Kove and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, but cool, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Monday: Cool with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mill Valley clarifies ADU rules to spur housing (marinij.com) — Mill Valley homeowners could soon build larger accessory dwelling units, as the City Council has advanced a zoning change that exempts up to 800 square feet of ADU space from overall home size limits. Combined with the existing garage exemption, this could free up to 1,300 square feet from footprint calculations, aiming to boost smaller, more affordable rentals while fitting neighborhood scale.
   

• 49th Mill Valley Film Festival Lineup: 'Wild Horse Nine,' 'I Play Rocky,' 'The Debut' and More (awardswatch.com) — Film lovers in Mill Valley can look forward to 11 days of screenings, panels, and family films at the Sequoia Cinema as the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival runs October 1–11. The lineup features high-profile premieres, tributes to major filmmakers and actors, strong Bay Area representation, and special focuses on gender equity, LGBTQ+ stories, and Ibero-American cinema, with additional events in San Rafael, Larkspur, and Berkeley.
   

• The Best Trail Towns in the U.S. (outsideonline.com) — Mill Valley is highlighted as a trail runner's paradise, with the Dipsea Trail starting downtown and routes fanning out across Mount Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands. Local experts describe favorite runs from the Depot and Tennessee Valley, along with the town's deep Dipsea race culture and popular post-run spots like Equator Coffees, Good Earth, and The Junction Beer Garden.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a 5 year old healthy pure black american lab and my travel is making it unfair to keep him.
    I am looking to re home him in Mill Valley where he can continue to love the outdoors. My ideal owner if I can be picky is a runner, surfer, someone… (Nextdoor Cascade Canyon)
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Mill Valley. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnights in Mill Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mill Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Corte Madera

  • RH: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot (ktvb.com)
  • New book chronicles 'the Marinaissance,' Marin's cultural and spiritual awakening (marinij.com)
  • Tariff refunds help lift RH past $900 million in Q2 revenues (furnituretoday.com)

Larkspur

  • Rustic Bakery Partners with Six Napa and Sonoma County Wineries for 'Perfect Pairings' Initiative During California Wine Month 2026 (wineindustryadvisor.com)

San Francisco

  • Prehistoric Tooth Found In Creek + Grammy-Winning Pop Band To Play At College Postgame Show: Saturday Smiles (patch.com)
  • CHP To Crack Down On Bay Bridge Carpool Violators. Here's What To Know (patch.com)
  • Person, Dog Rescued From Water Near Cove In San Francisco: Officials (patch.com)

Ok Mill Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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