Novato Sanitary District announced that it is providing funding to the Conservation Corps of the North Bay (CCNB) to provide Novato residents with free E-Waste pick-up services. There is no need to haul your broken TV or computer off to a recycler; CCNB will come to you. This program, which … [Read more...] about Free e-waste pickup in Novato
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Pages From The Past: Grass fire kills old man Lierly
Mike Reed/Pages From the Past 100 Years Ago August 1921 -- The Novato Farm Center, at its meeting last Friday evening went on record favoring a bond issue for the erection of a modern grammar school building to replace the one now in use. A straw vote on the proposition was taken at the … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Grass fire kills old man Lierly
Marin 911: Police flashed their headlights and she flashed hers
Sausalito July 29 - Aug. 2, 2021 Much Flashing: A woman drove recklessly on Bridgeway before crashing into a Subaru Outback. A tall woman in her 20s, who wore her long brown hair in a high ponytail, emerged from her car wearing a white tank top and flip flops and began an angry tirade that … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Police flashed their headlights and she flashed hers
Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
By Derek Wilson Marinscope School officials around Marin County had hoped to welcome students back to campus with open arms — and no masks — but the start to the new school year seems a lot like the end of the old year. “Marin County public schools are poised, ready and excited about the … [Read more...] about Marin schools are back — ready, willing and open
Life Tribute: James D. ‘Jim’ Fritz, 1924-2021
Jim only made it to 97 years, but he was certain he would live to be 100, jesting, he attributed the Fritz family’s longevity to “the cryogenic effects if growing up swimming in the frigid waters of Lake Superior”. Jim Fritz, passed away in Napa, California. Jim was born outside Montreal, … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: James D. ‘Jim’ Fritz, 1924-2021
LGP resolution draws nearer
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The fight between the entrenched homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park and the city of Novato moved closer to a possible resolution in federal court this week. Last week, Federal District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers modified her temporary … [Read more...] about LGP resolution draws nearer
Pages From The Past: 100 years ago Novato population was 1,193
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1921 -- One hundred volunteers from Novato and Black Point, co-operating with the fire departments of the two towns, and with section crews of the Northwestern Pacific railway, today were fighting a forest fire which broke out yesterday … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: 100 years ago Novato population was 1,193
Cop details in federal court observed homeless behavior in LGP — drugs, alcoholism and risky COVID behavior
(Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from a filing in federal court from Novato Police Officer Alan Bates on the homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park.) I am a supervisor for the Novato Response Team in the City of Novato Police Department. Unless otherwise stated, I have personal knowledge of the … [Read more...] about Cop details in federal court observed homeless behavior in LGP — drugs, alcoholism and risky COVID behavior
Judge modifies TRO in Lee Gerner homeless encampment dispute
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance Federal Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers modified her temporary restraining order against the City of Novato today, dealing a blow to homeless advocates who maintain that unless the city has a place for them to stay, they may camp out anywhere they want in … [Read more...] about Judge modifies TRO in Lee Gerner homeless encampment dispute
Closed meeting to discuss homeless lawsuit against Novato
City Council Special Meeting Closed Session Agenda Tuesday, July 27, 2021 – 4:00 PM Teleconference Only Mayor Pat Eklund Mayor Pro Tempore Eric Lucan Councilmembers Denise Athas Amy Peele Susan Wernick City Manager Adam McGill City Attorney Jeff Walter City Council … [Read more...] about Closed meeting to discuss homeless lawsuit against Novato