Novato Advance For the second straight year, no murders occurred in Novato, according to the Novato Police Department’s annual report. The report was made to the Novato City Council last month. In other key statistics, there were nine reported rapes in 2020 (up three from 2019), 24 … [Read more...] about Car thefts way up in Novato
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Costco gas station protest
Photos by Elliot Karlan A few dozen people protested a planned 14-pump gas station at Novato's Costco at the Vintage Oaks last weekend. The facility, which includes three 40,000-gallon underground fuel tanks, was scheduled to go before the city's Planning Commission this week and then on to the … [Read more...] about Costco gas station protest
Novatoan gets a new heart
By Derek Wilson Marinscope There’s a long road stretching out ahead for Tony Kriletich, but he’s just happy to have the chance to walk it. Once an avid marathoner, Kriletich faces a new journey as he recovers from heart transplant surgery, just four months ago. Fittingly, Kriletich has been … [Read more...] about Novatoan gets a new heart
The legacy of NFH
After more than four decades of developing affordable housing projects in Marin County, including the property at Hamilton Field, Northbay Family Homes will be ending its operations in 2021. During its operations, NFH built a legacy that will stand as a testament to its commitment to … [Read more...] about The legacy of NFH
Costco gasoline protest
A protest of the proposed gas station at Costco in Vintage Oaks is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. 350 Bay Area, 350 Marin and Green Novato are organizing the protest to tell the Novato City Council that citizens opposed the 28-pump gas station. A press release from the groups said: … [Read more...] about Costco gasoline protest
Enough is enough, parents tell NUSD
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees took withering criticism from parents who want their kids back to in-person school… now. At the board’s regular meeting on Feb. 9, hundreds of families protested in front of the district’s … [Read more...] about Enough is enough, parents tell NUSD
Fireman’s fund acquired; housing development planned
Novato Advance The Fireman’s Fund campus in Novato has changed hands and the new owners plan to develop the site into housing and retail. Bay West Development company of San Francisco and the Forum Investment Group of Colorado closed on the property earlier this month. A purchase price … [Read more...] about Fireman’s fund acquired; housing development planned
Now’s the time to help your Novato
Make a difference in your city by applying now for a commission, committee or board. The City of Novato welcomes community participation in local government through its Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCBs). If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on … [Read more...] about Now’s the time to help your Novato
Pages From The Past: The war on gophers
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago February 1921 -- The Novato Farm Center has taken up the matter of gopher eradication in earnest. The wet winter has done much to rid the community of the pest, but the residents of the district intend to complete the work. Dr. W. H. Busher was … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: The war on gophers
Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1921 -- Searching for wife deserter. Sheriff J.J. Keating is sending descriptions broadcast of Manuel Costa, lately of Novato, who is wanted for deserting his wife and two little children. A reward of $50 is offered for his apprehension. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns