Earlier this evening (5/7), Novato Police was contacted by the San Francisco Police Department regarding a homicide suspect believed to be located at a residence in the Ignacio area of Novato. The suspect was wanted in connection to a violent homicide involving a firearm that occurred in San … [Read more...] about San Francisco homicide suspect arrested in Novato
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Marin looks for ‘better ways’ to get neighbors to rat out neighbors not in compliance with county rules
Marin County is looking for people to help catch neighbors violating various government codes, such as zoning, health and safety, building codes. The county press release follows: Those interested in helping improve the code compliance program for unincorporated parts of Marin County are … [Read more...] about Marin looks for ‘better ways’ to get neighbors to rat out neighbors not in compliance with county rules
Novato Council to wrestle in private with public employee unions before meeting in open session
The Novato City Council will meet in closed session 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, to negotiate public employee contracts. The public will not be allowed to listen in or to comment. After the closed meeting, the Council will meet at 6 p.m. You can view the agenda is as … [Read more...] about Novato Council to wrestle in private with public employee unions before meeting in open session
Marin Athletic Foundation Announces the 2025 Eva & Mario Ghilotti Outstanding Student Athlete Award Recipients
These outstanding athletes and scholars, from Marin County High Schools, will be honored on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 6:00 PM. They will be individually recognized for their excellence and many accomplishments during their four years of high school. Reservation forms … [Read more...] about Marin Athletic Foundation Announces the 2025 Eva & Mario Ghilotti Outstanding Student Athlete Award Recipients
Marin supervisor explores the Great Redwood Trail
Editor's Note: This is a part of Marin County Supervisor Mary Sackett's newsletter: Dear Neighbors, As Chair of the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), I had the extraordinary opportunity to join a diverse and dedicated team for five days in the Eel River Canyon - the most remote and … [Read more...] about Marin supervisor explores the Great Redwood Trail
Heads up, drunk drivers: Novato’s finest to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
On Friday (5/2), Novato Police will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the City of Novato. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to … [Read more...] about Heads up, drunk drivers: Novato’s finest to hold DUI checkpoint on Friday
Novato cop advisory board agenda posted
POLICE ADVISORY AND REVIEW BOARD MEETING AgendaThursday, May 1, 2025 – 5:30 PM City Council Chambers, 901 Sherman Ave. Board Chair VACANT Vice Chair William Palmini Board Members Bruce Bartel Travis Carroll Frank Drouillard Sandra Marker Bruce Ritter Tim Van Raam The Police … [Read more...] about Novato cop advisory board agenda posted
Marin County Fair music lineup announced
Renowned for presenting world-class music, the Marin County Fair has announced what it calls "a stellar lineup of performers" on July 2, 3, 5, and 6, and a day-long tribute band music fest on July 4, all free with the price of general admission. This year’s fair theme — BUG-TASTIC! — … [Read more...] about Marin County Fair music lineup announced
Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
DUI Collision Update Yesterday (4/18), Novato Police Officers responded to a roll over DUI collision fronting Sinaloa Middle School. The driver was identified as, Melissa Steiner, a 48-year-old Novato resident. Steiner drove into a couple parked vehicles which caused the vehicle to flip over and … [Read more...] about Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, officers from the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Marin Area office responded to a report of a solo-vehicle crash on San Geronimo Valley Road, just south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in rural West Marin. CHP officers and personnel from the Marin … [Read more...] about Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash