Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The homeless encampment in Lee Gerner Park -- a COVID-19 homeless phenomenon that confounds Marin County -- occupied much of the time at the last Novato City Council meeting. It was a 4-plus hour meeting with the bulk of it spent on what to do with the homeless … [Read more...] about ‘I want my park back!’
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NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway
For the first time in almost two years, the North Bay will be transformed into Thunder Bay as the sights and sounds of NASCAR make their long-awaited return to the twisting, turning layout of Sonoma Raceway, June 5-6. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race will mark NASCAR’s first race … [Read more...] about NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway
Use of ‘N-word’ in historical context throws Novato school district into a tizzy
Update: At the Tuesday, May 18, board meeting, President Millerick apologized for using the used of the fully articulated "N-word." Marinscope When Mary Jane Burke, the Marin County superintendent of schools, showed up to speak at the last Novato Unified School District Board of Trustee … [Read more...] about Use of ‘N-word’ in historical context throws Novato school district into a tizzy
Pages From The Past: Mrs. Miller didn’t see the train
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- Mrs. W.C. Miller, wife of the owner of the Grand … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Miller didn’t see the train
Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- N.M. Jensen of Petaluma, a chicken buyer, has … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens
Mary Jane Burke stops in to ‘stabilize’ Novato district
Marinscope UPDATE: In a surprising move, the Novato Unified School District halted plans to close one elementary school in the 2022-23 school year. At the board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, Superintendent Kris Cosca told the trustees the district should halt the closure move. He had … [Read more...] about Mary Jane Burke stops in to ‘stabilize’ Novato district
New assistant superintend at NUSD announced
The Novato Unified School District announced the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, pending Board approval on May 4. Jennifer Larson has been appointed Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, effective July 1. Larson started at NUSD as a Teacher … [Read more...] about New assistant superintend at NUSD announced
Farmers Market, ‘Camp Compassion’ and protests
The Farmers Market in Downtown Novato began on Tuesday, highlighting again the tension between the sanctioned appropriation of Lee Gerner Park for a Marin County homeless encampment and community safety. Novato Advance photos courtesy of Cindy Siciliano Residents of Camp Compassion set up … [Read more...] about Farmers Market, ‘Camp Compassion’ and protests
Pages From The Past: Petrini grocery sold
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- Mrs. William Bird, of Novato, told a sad tale in … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Petrini grocery sold
Pages From The Past: SF horseman buys Novato ranch
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1921 -- Constable DeLucchi is in a San Francisco hospital, where he is quite ill. His sister, Mrs. P. Nave also of Novato, who was operated upon at the Zion hospital, has recovered and returned home. -- Robert Trumbull has sold the Boiler … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: SF horseman buys Novato ranch