Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1922 – The Novato Farm Centre met last Friday night and took up a number of different matters concerning the community. There is considerable interest in consolidating the Black Point district in particular with the Novato school … [Read more...] about Novato History: Baby ducks saved from fire
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Gang shooting investigated in Novato
Novato Shooting: On April 22, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a shooting was reported in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn, located at 7600 Redwood Blvd. The victim was in the parking lot when he was approached by the first suspect, believed to be a Hispanic male, between the ages of 17-20 … [Read more...] about Gang shooting investigated in Novato
Novato Council digs deep into the city budget
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope’s Novato Advance Even in a red-hot real estate market, tough times lay ahead for the City of Novato. The Council spends more than the city makes and if it were not for gifts from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan, the Council would have spent a lot … [Read more...] about Novato Council digs deep into the city budget
St. Francis Episcopal Church in Novato thanks everyone for donating to the food pantry; more is needed and appreciated
Novato Advance St. Francis Episcopal Church in Novato thanks all those who have contributed to its food pantry. In its weekly newsletter, the church said: “Thank you to all who have contributed nourishing foods and household necessities to our free pantry. The turnover has been excellent. … [Read more...] about St. Francis Episcopal Church in Novato thanks everyone for donating to the food pantry; more is needed and appreciated
Marin 911: A 40-ish man pesters girl in Mill Valley grocery store
Mill Valley March 31 - April 7, 2022 Harassment: The parents of a 16-year-old girl reported to police that a 40-ish man harassed their daughter, pestering her for her phone number, etc., while she was at the grocery store. Parents think the guy may be following her, too. Police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: A 40-ish man pesters girl in Mill Valley grocery store
Marin mass transit: Masks no longer required
Masks are no longer required on Marin’s mass transit, thanks to a federal court ruling that overturned the Joe Biden Administration’s nationwide mandate during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the ruling was announced, passengers cheered and took their masks off in transit. But the Biden … [Read more...] about Marin mass transit: Masks no longer required
Marin 911: Homeless misbehavior steps on Sausalito’s vibe
Sausalito April 5 - 11, 2022 Public Urinator: A “all points” person (police code for “homeless”) was heard yelling at people on Bridgeway and urinating in public. Police are familiar with this individual and are keeping an eye on the situation should it esculate. Screamer: A homeless … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Homeless misbehavior steps on Sausalito’s vibe
New DNA evidence backs Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s oral history claim to the Bay Area
A study published in March in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers fresh genomic evidence that the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s connection to the Bay Area goes back at least 2,000 years, the New York Times reported this month. “Researchers from several universities … [Read more...] about New DNA evidence backs Muwekma Ohlone Tribe’s oral history claim to the Bay Area
Pages From The Past: Novato’s Western beard contest trimmed
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1922 – Mrs. Grace A. Frisbie of Novato passed away recently. She was lying quietly on a couch and her little daughter of ten years was her only companion. The child thought her mother was sleeping until the next morning, when the state of … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato’s Western beard contest trimmed
Cheap Marin County Fair tickets, get ’em before they’re gone
Marinscope Super cheap tickets for this year’s in-person Marin County Fair go on sale today (April 20). The first 500 tickets sold will go for $5. The next 1,000 tickets will go for $10. And the next 1,000 tickets will go for $15. After that, tickets will be sold for $20. More information at … [Read more...] about Cheap Marin County Fair tickets, get ’em before they’re gone