PRESS RELEASE SANTA ROSA POLICE DEPARTMENT On June 12, 2025, detectives with the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Team (DVSA) arrested Baruc Ojeda-Ballesteros, a 26-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, for 28 felony charges related to sexual relationships he … [Read more...] about Santa Rosa man arrested on multiple counts of statutory rape
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Marin sends 2 to Breakthrough T1D
Two teens from Marin County were chosen by Breakthrough T1D, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, to join a delegation of their peers and celebrity advocates in Washington, D.C., this summer at Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress from July 7-9. Reese … [Read more...] about Marin sends 2 to Breakthrough T1D
Novato School District reaches agreement with unions
The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) completed negotiations with both the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Novato Federation of Teachers (NFT), resulting in two Tentative Agreements. The CSEA Tentative Agreement reached May 30 calls for the following … [Read more...] about Novato School District reaches agreement with unions
Saturday nightshift in Novato: Hotel guest misbehaves, bedroom fire and a hit-and-run
Saturday Nightshift Highlights (5/31) Just before 8PM, officers responded to the Marriott Hotel on a report of a disturbance on the second floor. The suspect left the hotel upon the officer’s arrival. Officers were able to identify the suspect as Melissa Smith, a 49-year-old Healdsburg resident, … [Read more...] about Saturday nightshift in Novato: Hotel guest misbehaves, bedroom fire and a hit-and-run
The Concert on the Green in Novato Friday, June 6, begins at 6 p.m. and features Anthony Araya. CONCERT ON THEGREEN!This Friday, June 66 PM - 8 PMNovato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Ave. Anthony Arya is a folk rock artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. At age 15, he was a contestant on NBC The … [Read more...] about
Novato 2025 graduation celebrations set
NOVATO, CA – The Novato Unified School District will be holding the following promotions and graduations: 8th Grade Promotions Hamilton School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 2:30 pm Sinaloa Middle School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 1:30 pm San Jose … [Read more...] about Novato 2025 graduation celebrations set
Club launched to build safety habits on e-bikes
In response to rising e-bike safety concerns for young riders, the County of Marin and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) have launched a bold, countywide public education campaign — the E-Bikers Club — to promote safe riding habits and message Marin’s new e-bike safety laws … [Read more...] about Club launched to build safety habits on e-bikes
Novato seeks input on improvements to Lee Gerner Park
The City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is exploring potential improvements to Lee Gerner Park, a small, central, and well-loved recreation space in our community. With a limited budget and a modest footprint to work with, we want to ensure any future … [Read more...] about Novato seeks input on improvements to Lee Gerner Park
Missing adult in Novato located safe
***UPDATE MISSING ADULT LOCATED 71-year-old Susana Huerta-Figueroa was located by officers at approximately 1 am on the IVC College of Marin campus. Ms. Huerta-Figueroa was last seen near Ignacio Boulevard and Fairway Drive in Novato around 6pm on 5/26/25. Thank you to our community members, … [Read more...] about Missing adult in Novato located safe
Eric Lucan news & updates
This past Memorial Day, we paused to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It was a privilege to spend time with so many veterans and military families at the annual Marin County Veterans’ Council ceremony. COUNTY … [Read more...] about Eric Lucan news & updates