PRESS RELEASE The County is launching a new Community Grants & Investment Program (CGIP), a refreshed and focused opportunity designed to support local nonprofit and community-based organizations. The program combines the former Community Service Fund and Non-Profit Community Partnership … [Read more...] about Marin County Giving Away Taxpayer Money to Community Organizations; Here’s How To Apply
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Novato school burglary suspects nabbed and jailed
On the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025, Marin County Sheriff Deputies responded to a reported overnight burglary at Loma Verde School in Novato. Suspects had removed a window panel to gain entry into the school and stole five portable speakers worth approx. $350. Campus surveillance footage … [Read more...] about Novato school burglary suspects nabbed and jailed
California gas prices lower, but still higher than all other states
U.S. airstrikes over the weekend caused petroleum futures to spike Sunday evening, with oil creeping up to $78/bbl. That quickly dissipated by Monday, and as of this morning, oil prices are back to what they were pre-conflict, and the national average for a gallon of gas only rose two cents to … [Read more...] about California gas prices lower, but still higher than all other states
Marin County Fair strives for more welcoming experience
To ensure the Marin County Fair is welcoming and accessible to all, Fair staff with the support of the Marin County Board of Supervisors established an ad hoc accessibility advisory committee in 2024 to ensure disability access at the County’s largest event. The mission of the committee is “to make … [Read more...] about Marin County Fair strives for more welcoming experience
Marin Fire Department gears up for the season
Suspected night prowlers arrested in Novato
Around midnight on June 25, Novato’s finest were called to the 300-block of Norman Drive for a report of a person trying to open the front door of a residence. … [Read more...] about Suspected night prowlers arrested in Novato
Victim of hit-and-run flags down Novato’s finest, resulting in a DUI arrest
On June 19 at approximately 12:40 p.m., Novato Police Officers were flagged down by a victim of a hit and run collision. The victim provided a suspect description as well as a vehicle license plate number, and stated the suspect fled East on Ignacio Blvd, running a red light and almost causing … [Read more...] about Victim of hit-and-run flags down Novato’s finest, resulting in a DUI arrest
Home grown officer gets a promotion in Novato
The Novato Police Department issued the following “congratulations notice”marking the promotion of Corporal Shaw: CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks for reading Marinscope Community Newspapers! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Officer Shaw was recently promoted to … [Read more...] about Home grown officer gets a promotion in Novato
Beware Marin: The Mediterranean Oak Borer invades Novato
The Mediterranean oak borer (Xyleborus monographus), an invasive insect that primarily feeds on white oaks, was recently detected in Novato, prompting the Marin County Agricultural Commissioner and UCCE Marin to notify professional arborists and the public to keep an … [Read more...] about Beware Marin: The Mediterranean Oak Borer invades Novato
Novato, San Anselmo launch action plans for the elderly and disabled
The Town of San Anselmo and the City of Novato are thrilled to announce they are among the first Age and Disability Friendly communities to launch Local Age and Disability Friendly Action Plans (LADAP) in the State of California. Thanks to grass roots effort and local government support, San … [Read more...] about Novato, San Anselmo launch action plans for the elderly and disabled