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
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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
Pages From The Past
Rancho Olompali in Novato 1966. Mark Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor's note: These are snippets of Marin history from the pages of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago August 1920 -- John L. Sullivan, for many years a resident of Novato, passed away in San Francisco last week. Some … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past
He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
Sausalito July 29 - Aug. 5, 2020 Well, Ick: A “suspicious” character (which means homeless in cop log lingo) took a dump in a carport on Locust Street. Did not wash his hands. Did not wear a mask. No Mask No Service: A man who refuses to wear a mask and who frequents a store on Caledonia … [Read more...] about He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
Novato DUI checkpoint nets 12
One driver was arrested for DUI and 11 drivers were cited for having no valid drivers license in Novato. The checkpoint was conducted last Friday by the Novato Police Department. The checkpoint was held at the intersection of San Marin Drive and West Campus from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. … [Read more...] about Novato DUI checkpoint nets 12