Our Bright Future: Energy Efficiency & Electrification Fair Saving energy is easier than you think, offering benefits for both household budgets and the environment! Join us for the Energy Efficiency & Electrification Fair, a free community event designed to help residents … [Read more...] about ‘Electrification Fair’ headed to Novato City Hall
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He changed lives: Popular San Rafael High School teacher, Allan Barahal, dies at 105
Allan Barahal August 31, 1920 – May 18, 2025 San Rafael High School history and philosophy teacher, longshoreman, union organizer, world traveler and devoted husband and father. Allan Barahal was born in Toledo, Ohio to Barney and Ester Barahal (née Blitz), both Eastern European Jewish … [Read more...] about He changed lives: Popular San Rafael High School teacher, Allan Barahal, dies at 105
Man found dead; investigation proceeds
Around 10AM this morning (5/25), Novato Police Officers responded to the area of Entrada Drive at Lilac Place on the report of an elderly male who was reported to be down on the ground not breathing and possibly suffering from a medical emergency. Novato Fire paramedics responded and determined that … [Read more...] about Man found dead; investigation proceeds
Car rolls over in crash; driver arrested for DUI
Earlier this morning (5/25) around 3:19AM, we responded to reports of a roll-over collision, which caused the vehicle fire. The collision occurred near the railroad crossing on Hamilton Pkwy. Both occupants of the vehicle were able to get out of the vehicle but sustained moderate injuries and were … [Read more...] about Car rolls over in crash; driver arrested for DUI
Sorry kids, city flubs opening of popular pool for Memorial Day weekend
The Hamilton Community Pool, located at 203 El Bonito Drive, will not open as planned this Memorial Day weekend.A heater malfunction, combined with cold weather, has made the water too chilly to safely and comfortably welcome swimmers.City staff is actively working to resolve the issue, and we'll … [Read more...] about Sorry kids, city flubs opening of popular pool for Memorial Day weekend
Novato police officers criticize city leadership
A statement from the Novato Police Officers Association. Over the past two weeks, our department has experienced the loss of three sworn officers, with a collective experience of over 40 years and nearly a million dollars in training and recruitment costs. This significant and ongoing … [Read more...] about Novato police officers criticize city leadership
Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Natalie Adona, whose career includes has 17 years of intensive elections experience in several Northern California counties, is the County of Marin’s choice as its next Registrar of Voters. She will replace Lynda Roberts, who is retiring at the end of June. On June 9, Adona takes over … [Read more...] about Meet Marin’s new Registrar of Voters, Natalie Adona
Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
On February 18, 2025, an elderly resident of Marin County reported to Marin County Sheriff’s Deputies that they were the victim of fraud. The resident told the responding deputies that they were contacted by individuals claiming to be FBI agents. The FBI-impersonators contacted the resident by phone … [Read more...] about Scams targeting Marin’s elderly on the rise; detectives arrest San Francisco man and a Torrence man
DUI hit-and-run in Novato, 58-year-old woman arrested
Yesterday, (May 15) at around 7:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a call from a witness who reported a black Honda SUV had hit a parked Toyota pickup near Redwood Blvd at Cricklewood Drive. The driver of that SUV fled the scene. While investigating a hit-and-run collision, another … [Read more...] about DUI hit-and-run in Novato, 58-year-old woman arrested
Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
Sergeant First Class Kevin Graves, the father of a fallen U.S. Army soldier from the Iraq war and now a California State Guard Chaplain Assistant, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, inside Exhibit Hall at the Marin County Fairgrounds … [Read more...] about Marin honors those who gave their all in Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26