Missing: Lawrence (aka "Larry") Atchison of Sonoma County is still missing and search/rescue operations are still underway. SRPD detectives, with the assistance of local residents, located residential surveillance footage that showed Larry walking in the area of Summerfield Road and Carissa Avenue … [Read more...] about Sonoma man with dementia still missing
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California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Thanks to the big rains in 2023, the Bay Area and most of California are no longer in a drought. The rain has improved California soil moisture, stream flow and the snow pack and most reservoirs in the state have refilled to above normal, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly … [Read more...] about California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Otis Bruce Jr., the former No. 2 prosecutor at the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, filed a racial discrimination claim against the county. He seeks $12 million in damages. Named in the suit is District Attorney Lori Frugoli. Neither Frugoli or Otis commented further on the … [Read more...] about Marin D.A. Lori Frugoli hit with racial bias claim
Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
The Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) conducted a month long investigation in February into Daniel Worthen, a convicted sex offender and 290 PC registrant, who lives in a trailer on Binford Road. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned a third party … [Read more...] about Fentanyl death at Binford Road homeless encampment results in arrest, confiscation of drugs and an illegal gun
Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
The leadership of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, the Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association, and the Northern California Guides and Sportsmen’s Association called for an immediate closure of the 2023 salmon season and requested the Gov. Gavin Newsom, the State … [Read more...] about Fishermen call for closing of 2023 Salmon season
Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22
The City of Novato welcomes questions and comments from the community for City Manager Adam McGill in advance of this year's State of the City Address at novato.org/opennovato. Online submission period closes on March 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. Presented annually by the Novato Chamber of … [Read more...] about Novato’s ‘State of the City’ address scheduled for March 22
The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Well, that was quick. East Bay cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of the popular newspaper cartoon “Dilbert” was dropped enmasse by newspapers last week, including the Mercury News and all of its spin-off newspapers (the Marin Independent Journal here in … [Read more...] about The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
David Llamas from Turning Point USA will speak to the Novato Republican Women, Federated on the ways he has been successful reaching out to college students, here in California, on campuses and through social media. The talk and luncheon will be held on March 14 at the Marin Country Club in … [Read more...] about David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
Pages From The Past: In 1998, California gas prices drop to $1.23 a gallon
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild and recounts news from the past that appeared in the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Peoples' Garage Has Them. Apparently, Henry Ford is not taking any chances. A … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: In 1998, California gas prices drop to $1.23 a gallon