FINAL UPDATE: Last night (4/9/25), at about 7:30pm, Novato Police Dispatch received several 9-1-1 calls about a juvenile disturbance and possible shooting near Nave Dr and State Access Rd. Callers reported hearing multiple shots fired and a white vehicle fleeing the area. As officers were … [Read more...] about Shelter in place order lifted following shooting of kid in Novato
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County Supervisor Lucan announces intent to run for State Assembly
Eric Lucan, in his first term as a Marin County Supervisor has announced he will seek promotion to the 12th Assembly District currently held by Damon Connolly. Meanwhile, Rep. Connolly has announced he will seek a promotion to the State Senate. Here is Lucan's press release on the … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Lucan announces intent to run for State Assembly
Man, 25, arrested for sending inappropriate images of himself to high school student
In January 2025, a minor made a report with our School Resource Officer, that an adult male had sent her inappropriate images of himself. After further investigation, the suspect was later identified as Payam Ravanfar, a 25-year-old Novato resident. During an in-depth investigation, Detectives … [Read more...] about Man, 25, arrested for sending inappropriate images of himself to high school student
NUSD announces new Novato High principals
PRESS RELEASE The Novato Unified School District is excited to announce the appointments Michelle Cortez and Allie Greene as Co-Principals at Novato High School beginning July 1, 2025. The Board of Trustees approved the appointments at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 1, 2025. After … [Read more...] about NUSD announces new Novato High principals
Scouts collecting books for under-resourced kids in partnership with Book Exchange of Marin
A unique partnership, Scouting for Books, has been formed between Marin's Boy and Girl Scout troops and the Book Exchange of Marin. During April, Marin scouts will collect gently used books from their homes, friends, and neighbors, which will be donated to the Book Exchange. Each year, the Book … [Read more...] about Scouts collecting books for under-resourced kids in partnership with Book Exchange of Marin
13-year-old missing girl found
Missing teenager Emanuely Martins of Novato was found safe, Novato Police reported. Martins, 13, was reported missing on the night of March 28. A community search was launched. Details on her finding were withheld. … [Read more...] about 13-year-old missing girl found
Novato’s finest on the trail of Tesla vandals
The Novato Police Department is investigating a felony vandalism that occurred Saturday, March 29, to a Tesla CyberTruck parked in a private driveway. Around 4:22 a.m., the suspect, who was caught on video, appeared to case the residence before returning with a concrete rock approximately one … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest on the trail of Tesla vandals
Marin County giving money to NGOs that help poor kids connect to parks
This summer, the County of Marin will again award up to $200,000 in Parks Measure A funding to community-based organizations to help overcome barriers and connect communities to parks. The maximum grant is $10,000 per award. For the past 11 years, the Breathe Community Grant Program … [Read more...] about Marin County giving money to NGOs that help poor kids connect to parks
‘Trash to Treasures’ March 29 in Novato
Join us THIS Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9am-2pm at the Margaret Todd Senior Center for the Spring Trash to Treasures Flea Market! This flea market is held indoors, rain or shine and admission is FREE! Food and other goodies will be available for purchase at the snack bar. This year, we've … [Read more...] about ‘Trash to Treasures’ March 29 in Novato
San Marin debate team headed to state
The San Marin High School Speech and Debate Team has achieved a historic milestone, continuing its legacy as the only competitive debate program not only in Novato, but in all of Marin County. After years of dedication and tireless effort, the team’s recent success is a moment to be celebrated by … [Read more...] about San Marin debate team headed to state