On Nov. 29, at around 12:50 p.m., Novato Police Department officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, at 2035 Novato Blvd. on a report of a robbery. Officers responding to the business contacted the victim and several witnesses who reported that three suspects entered the store and proceeded to the … [Read more...] about Police seek robbery suspects
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Rancher cracks skull and dies
Mike Read/Pages From the Past (Editor's Note: This feature presents historical vignettes from the pages of the Novato Advance.) -- The county’s friends of Hans Nielsen, widely known Novato rancher, were shocked to learn of his death at the Emergency Hospital here Monday morning from an … [Read more...] about Rancher cracks skull and dies
‘Narrows’ road project nears an end
Marinscope Eric Lucan After decades of choking traffic between Novato and Petaluma, there’s light at the end of the tunnel for North Bay drivers. The Marin-Sonoma Narrows road project was approved for it’s last bit of funding by the staff of the California Transportation Commission and is … [Read more...] about ‘Narrows’ road project nears an end
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Boy Scout Troop 200 selling luminaria
Novato Boy Scout Troop 200 are conducting their annual luminaria fundraiser online this year. Novato Advance Novato’s Boy Scout Troop 200, founded in 1958, has begun its annual holiday luminaria fundraiser, a tradition the Novato community has been enjoying for over 50 years. Troop 200 … [Read more...] about Boy Scout Troop 200 selling luminaria
Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope Sir Francis Drake is getting no respect in Marin. The high school already named after him is changed and now the road, too. At it’s Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Larkspur officials expressed an interest in at least looking at the idea of changing the name of Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Santa’s Novato mail outpost
Novato’s Santa’s mailbox is up and ready to go! Each night, Santa sends an elf to pick up mail and then Santa then responds back! Mailbox is located at 25 Driftwood Ave! Make sure a return address is included for a response! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Love, Santa. … [Read more...] about Santa’s Novato mail outpost
Pages From The Past: The Notorious Murder at Ruth Creek
Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature recounts vignettes of Marin’s past through the pages of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago November 1920 -- It is not generally known that the Bugeia Bros., have fifteen thoroughbred horses on their ranch from one to two … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: The Notorious Murder at Ruth Creek
In Novato, best not drive impaired this holiday season
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Novato Police encourages drivers to arrive at their destinations safely by not driving impaired.During the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 25-Nov.29, Novato Police will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol … [Read more...] about In Novato, best not drive impaired this holiday season