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About the Briefing
WHY WE’RE HERE
The Mill Valley Briefing covers the news and stories that help residents stay informed and connected. Through a daily newsletter, a podcast that goes deeper into the people and culture that give this town its character, and live events that bring the community together.
WHAT WE DO
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Podcast: Conversations that go deeper into the people, culture and history.
Live events: Community gatherings built around the conversations worth having.
WHO WE ARE
Franz Strasser-Galvis, Founder & Editor: Sixteen years at the BBC as a journalist, editor and team leader took Franz from the Amazon to the Northwest Territories, through bureaus in Bangkok and Berlin. In January 2026 he arrived in Mill Valley with his wife, two small children and their dog, and a simple conviction: that trust in journalism is earned.
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