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
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‘Narrows’ road project nears an end
Marinscope 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 expected to be … [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 flags … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Boy Scout Troop 200 selling luminaria
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 Scouts will hand make the luminarias in December and deliver them for free to Novato residents before … [Read more...] about Boy Scout Troop 200 selling luminaria
Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope 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 Boulevard. Mayor Catherine Way said the town is willing to “continue the dialogue process.” 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 years … [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
Novato tree lighting ceremony
Novato's Annual Community Tree Lighting will go virtual this year. You can watch live on NCTV as the Sherman Avenue tree lights are turned on. It’s Novato’s favorite annual holiday tradition. You can join in virtually on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. on Novato Community Television Channel 26 or livestreamed … [Read more...] about Novato tree lighting ceremony