The Novato Republic Women has announced its annual essay scholarship contest. The competition was open to all High School Seniors residing in Marin County. This year's applicants wrote about the importance of the U.S. Electoral College as set forth in the Constitution. The … [Read more...] about Electoral College essay contest winners
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Battling racism where none exists
Sherman R. Frederick Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff’s the kind of pandering politician no one needs. She battles racism where none exists. It’s dangerous behavior because racism does exist. Sometimes it’s in plain sight -- ala George Floyd. Most of the time it is embedded in our life together in … [Read more...] about Battling racism where none exists
Novato sediment project
Three creeks in Novato are being cleared of sediment this summer to reduce flooding during the rainy season by improving creek capacity. The $1.55 million flood mitigation project, overseen by Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, starts in early July and is expected to … [Read more...] about Novato sediment project
Novato Chamber officially cancels 2020 festival
The Novato Chamber of Commerce told sponsors of the Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival last week that the festival will not be able to go on this year. The Chamber had hoped to hold the traditional festival in downtown Novato in the fall. “We are truly sorry for this inconvenience. We … [Read more...] about Novato Chamber officially cancels 2020 festival
San Marin student gains P.E.O scholarship
Leah Coale, a graduating senior at San Marin High School, has been awarded a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to exceptional graduating women across the U.S. and Canada who will be attending college in next academic year. Leah was … [Read more...] about San Marin student gains P.E.O scholarship
Police office trims hours
The Novato Police Department has trimmed its Public Lobby. Starting this week, our offices will be open to the public: Mon – Thurs, 8am – 5pm,CLOSED Fridays, beginning July 3rd, 2020. To make a report online, please visit: www.novatopolice.org and click “File a Report”. In an … [Read more...] about Police office trims hours
Be safe this 4th of July
This is a message from the Novato Police Department: As we approach the 4th of July holiday, the Novato Police Department encourages the public to be responsible and safe over Independence Day Weekend by not driving impaired. Many 4th of July events and shows have been canceled due to the … [Read more...] about Be safe this 4th of July
Hamilton pool closed for the summer
The cities of Novato and San Rafael, who maintain and operate Novato’s Hamilton Pool through a Mutual Services Agreement, said today that they “have made the difficult decision to keep the Hamilton Pool closed for the Summer 2020 season.” On June 5, Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) released … [Read more...] about Hamilton pool closed for the summer
Marin Cop Log: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Mill Valley June 11 - 18, 2020 Catalytic Converter Thefts: There has been a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts throughout the entire state. In the last two months the Mill Valley Police Department has had six reported cases with dozens more throughout the county. Thieves … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Juneteenth rally in Novato
Approximately 40 demonstrators showed up for the Juneteenth rally last Friday. It took place at Novato City Hall and included Marin County District Attorney and Novato resident Laurie Frugoli (left). Juneteenth is celebrated on Jun 19 to mark the end of slavery in the United States. PHOTOS BY … [Read more...] about Juneteenth rally in Novato