On Aug. 31, the City of Novato opened a Clean Air Center at the Margaret Todd Senior Center on Aug. 31 located at 1560 Hill Road. It will remain open until the smoke clears. This Clean Air Center will help to protect the health and well-being of those who are continually exposed to very unhealthy … [Read more...] about Air respite at Margaret Todd Senior Center
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Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Sept. 15, 1934 – Aug. 19, 2020 On Aug. 19, 2020, Margaret “Alice” passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old and lived all but 9 months in Novato, CA. Margaret was born in Oakland, CA to Hans and Alma Eide in September 1934. The Eide family, Hans and Alma, … [Read more...] about Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Pages From The Past: Dredging the Bel-Marin Keyes Lagoon
By Mark Read 100 Years Ago August 1920 (Editor’s note: This feature makes note of historical events in Marin through the pages of the Novato Advance.) -- A mass meeting was held at Community Hall last Friday evening when a committee of twenty was appointed to bring in recommendations and … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Dredging the Bel-Marin Keyes Lagoon
Novato seeks compliance on COVID-19 rules — will fine people if necessary
The City of Novato will begin enforcing health and safety code violations of the Marin County Public Health Orders currently in place for businesses to help limit the spread of COVID-19. In a press release, the city said “Novato will focus on education to ensure compliance with health orders in … [Read more...] about Novato seeks compliance on COVID-19 rules — will fine people if necessary
Progress 2020: Chronicling the Age of Coronavirus
By Michael Corlett Novato History Guild What do you want future generations to know about your life in 2020? It has been over five months since Marin’s first shelter-in- place order was issued, and as we know, it has affected nearly all aspects of our daily lives. We … [Read more...] about Progress 2020: Chronicling the Age of Coronavirus
Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Mill Valley Aug. 6 - 12, 2020 Census Worker: A woman census worker reported to police that she went to an address on Compton Court and the guy who answered the door threatened her. She said he also let his dog loose on her, but pulled him back just before the animal was about to chomp a piece … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Inmate with COVID-19 found dead in Novato motel
A San Quentin former inmate, who was released after serving his full term, was found dead at the Inn Marin on Aug. 9. Gary Michael Madeux, 56, had contracted COVID-19 in prison, was released and was in quarantine at the hotel. Authorities said they did not know why Madeux was … [Read more...] about Inmate with COVID-19 found dead in Novato motel
2-years later, ‘smash-’n-grab’ suspect arrested
Two years ago, Novato Police Department Officers responded to the parking lot of Rowland Cinemas on the report of an auto burglary. When the officer arrived, he observed that several vehicles in the parking lot had been broken into and the windows were smashed. The crime is often called a … [Read more...] about 2-years later, ‘smash-’n-grab’ suspect arrested
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Amid calls for changes to law enforcement, police departments around Marin County want residents to know they are responding. “Novato is one of the leaders in Marin County, if not California, in the progressiveness of our policies,” Novato Police Chief Matt … [Read more...] about Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability