Two men who in 2018 kidnapped a woman in San Francisco and drove her through Marin to Sonoma, beating, raping and sodomizing her along the way, will be imprisoned for life. Christian May Quintero, 28, and Fredi Alberto Lopez-Flores, 37, were each convicted on March 25 of six counts of … [Read more...] about Rapists get life-plus sentences
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To reserve your political ad in Marinscope Community Newspapers in time for the June 7 Primary, contact Dianna Stone (dstone@marinscope.com, 415-722-7147). The last edition before the Primary is June 1. Deadline to reserve space and placement is May 25. We reach Marin County like no other … [Read more...] about Attention political candidates
Volunteers tackle project at Pleasant Valley Elementary School
By Penny Hansen Novato Advance The construction of a large outside, low-rise platform on the Pleasant Valley Elementary School Playground has begun by community volunteers. The facility will be used for a new educational, recreational and entertainment venue for … [Read more...] about Volunteers tackle project at Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Novato Pages From The Past — 1947: Novato water system sold
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1922 – Petition of W. E. Cole and others for the acceptance of a certain road known as Grant Avenue in the village of Novato in Road District No. 5 as a public highway was received and filed. The board proceeded to the examination of claims … [Read more...] about Novato Pages From The Past — 1947: Novato water system sold
Pages From The Past: 1972: Presbytarian Church burned its mortgage
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1922 – The new Busher home is nearly completed, and the family will soon occupy their new quarters. – Manuel Bettencourt is running a jitney service, with headquarters at the Novato Garage, opposite the Novato Utilities. – C. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: 1972: Presbytarian Church burned its mortgage
NOVA wins 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
The Novato Unified School District is excited to announce that the NOVA Education Center, also known as the NOVA Independent Study Program, is a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award winner. The California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program is being utilized by California in … [Read more...] about NOVA wins 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
Novato Farmers Market is back
The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market is back every Tuesday beginning on May 3 through October 25 from 4PM - 8PM from May through September and from 4PM - 7PM beginning in October. The market will be located at the Novato Town Center at 7th Street behind CVS, again this … [Read more...] about Novato Farmers Market is back
Novato’s turning 62 and there’s still time to get tickets to the birthday party
Novato turned 62 this year, same as Kenneth Branagh, Justice Elena Kagan, Julianne Moore, U2’s Bono, and Mike Lookinland (aka Bobby Brady). Those itching to break out of the pandemic doldrums and show civic pride can help the city celebrate at the Novato City Birthday Party, a gala celebration on … [Read more...] about Novato’s turning 62 and there’s still time to get tickets to the birthday party
COVID-mask wearer robs Novato bank
Marinscope The Novato Police Department is requesting your help identifying the suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery at JP Morgan Chase Bank. On Saturday, April 23, at approximately 1 p.m., a man entered JP Morgan Chase Bank, located at 402 Ignacio Blvd. The suspect … [Read more...] about COVID-mask wearer robs Novato bank
Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place
The Hamilton K-8 School Chess Team took 1st place in the K-8 Rookie section at the 2022 CalChess Super States Championship on Sunday April 10. It was the school’s first appearance at the state championships and fielded a team of 16 players representing 2 sections. The team also placed tied … [Read more...] about Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place