Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago - July 1921 -- Tony Silva, who resides in Liberty District, is a lucky man and his prompt action Monday prevented a serious fire and heavy loss. He saw one of the dangerous fire balloons, set off as fireworks, land in a 20-acre field of grain. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Druids burn mortgage
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Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Dear editor, The homeless living in Lee Gerner Park in Novato has been a problem needing a solution for many months. The City of Novato in collaboration with Homeward Bound of Marin have proposed a comprehensive program that includes housing, health services, job training and the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Pages From The Past: Wildfires jumped from farm to farm
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago July 1921 -- “It is reported that there is a move on foot to call an election to vote for the rection of a badly needed schoolhouse. The present building is old and too small for its purpose. Money spent in repairing the old building is money … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Wildfires jumped from farm to farm
25 Years Ago: Lee Gerner died
(Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of Pages From The Past, a feature in the Novato Advance. Lee Gerner is in the news 25 years after his death because of the homeless encampment that now occupies the park that bears his name. The full column will be in the July 28 edition of the Novato … [Read more...] about 25 Years Ago: Lee Gerner died
TRO issued in Lee Gerner Park brouhaha
Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzales issued temporary restraining order on Thursday, July 16, prohibiting the City of Novato from enforcing new camping laws designed to eliminate a permanent homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park. The city had not begun enforcing its new rules, but expected a … [Read more...] about TRO issued in Lee Gerner Park brouhaha
Novato Parklet workshop July 21
The City of Novato is inviting residents to join the Novato Design Review Commission for a workshop on July 21, at 7 p.m. as they begin considering the aesthetics and design concepts for outdoor dining in Novato’s Downtown. The meeting will be in-person at the Novato City Council Chambers at 901 … [Read more...] about Novato Parklet workshop July 21
Pages From The Past: Andy Rayburn opens new branch
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago July 1921 -- Eugene Fisher, of Novato, is at the Emergency Hospital receiving treatment for a broken arm. fractured ribs and severe cuts and bruises, the result of an automobile accident Tuesday night near Ignacio. Lyndon Lafranchi, also of … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Andy Rayburn opens new branch
Novato fine-tunes encampment enforcement
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance “Well, that didn’t go as planned,” said one protester who gathered near Lee Gerner Park hoping to watch the Novato Police finally clear out the homeless encampment that has occupied the park since early 2020. When Novato’s new camping … [Read more...] about Novato fine-tunes encampment enforcement
Novato summer concerts
The Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) Department said they are “thrilled to welcome our community back to our Concerts on the Green and Hot Amphitheater Nights outdoor concert series this summer! Gather your friends and family, grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and join us … [Read more...] about Novato summer concerts
Novato celebrates America’s birthday
Novato Advance “Resilience” is how Mayor Pat Eklund put it. Novato is the kind of town that overcomes adversity and last weekend’s 4th of July celebrations said that loud and clear. While the vagaries of the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the city from putting on its traditional parade down … [Read more...] about Novato celebrates America’s birthday