Lynwood Elementary School was spared the ax. It will not be closed next year thanks to the school’s immersion Spanish-English program. A citizen committee tasked with picking a school in Novato to close voted 7-4 last week to spare Lynwood. That brings it down to Lu Sutton or Rancho … [Read more...] about Lynwood Elementary spared the ax
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50 years ago: Stafford Lake Park nears opening
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. And you can still subscribe for home delivery to this very day. See details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago April 1921 -- The case of the … [Read more...] about 50 years ago: Stafford Lake Park nears opening
Commentary: Homeless answer is easy, but hard
Marin County Supervisors Katie Rice and Damon Connolly wrote an op-ed piece recently that, among other things, boasted Marin’s policy on homelessness is working. “We know our strategies are successful,” they said. “In January, the Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a 16-bed adult … [Read more...] about Commentary: Homeless answer is easy, but hard
Novato Parks & Rec registration
Novato Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide is now available. Register for summer classes, including: Camp Ton-Of-Fun, LEGO & Engineering, All Sports and Junior All Sports Camp, Kids Baking Camp, Gymnastics Camps and Classes, as well as Adult Yoga and Ballroom Dance. Also the Hamilton … [Read more...] about Novato Parks & Rec registration
Hamilton levee
Those who enjoy walks along the Hamilton Levee, a friendly reminder from Novato’s Public Works staff that the maintenance access road is for maintenance and emergency use only. “Please be mindful and use the public-access Bay Trail to enjoy the beautiful wetland scenery,” Parks & Rec … [Read more...] about Hamilton levee
Gracie Enslin on the pride of Mustang volleyball
By Derek Wilson Marinscope For a time last year, Gracie Enslin was worried her senior year with the San Marin volleyball team was going to be wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she wants to make sure the younger players on the squad carry the pride and tradition of Mustang volleyball … [Read more...] about Gracie Enslin on the pride of Mustang volleyball
Pages From The Past: He survived the Battle of the Bulge
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. And you can still subscribe for home delivery to this very day. See details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago April 1921 -- The case of the … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: He survived the Battle of the Bulge
San Marin Versus Terra Linda
Here are pictures from last week's game courtesy of the Novato Advance and photographer Elliot Karlan. See full store here. … [Read more...] about San Marin Versus Terra Linda
Babe Ruth registration now open
Babe Ruth baseball will go on this summer as the Novato organization announced the opening of registration. While the league is called the “Novato Babe Ruth League,” all players from throughout Marin County participate. Any player born prior to Sept. 1, 2008, and on or after May 1, 2005, … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth registration now open
Mustangs light up vs. Terra Linda
Marinscope The Mustangs didn’t wait for it to get dark to turn out the lights against visiting Terra Linda in San Marin’s 48-8 victory Saturday night. Football’s return last month ended a year of uncertainty and anxiety surrounding high school sports after competition was sidelined for the … [Read more...] about Mustangs light up vs. Terra Linda