On Friday Sept. 1, the Novato Police Department held a DUI checkpoint, resulting in 2 drivers arrested for DUI and 16 drivers cited.The DUI checkpoint was held at Novato Boulevard at Los Alondras Court. Here are the details: – 15 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a … [Read more...] about 1,206 people stopped, 16 drivers cited and 1 driver arrested at Novato DUI checkpoint
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Binford Road homeless encampment ‘gone in 3 years’
Marin County Supervisor Eric Lucan gives this update on Binford Road homeless encampment in his Sept. 1, 2023, newsletter. In my last Binford Bulletin I shared that the Board of Supervisors would receive an update from County staff regarding the Binford Road Encampment at our August 22 … [Read more...] about Binford Road homeless encampment ‘gone in 3 years’
Remembering John Colteaux, a champion for preserving life in Marin’s Ross Valley
By Nels Johnson Special to the Ross Valley Reporter Attorney John Henry Colteaux, a former Ross Valley official who boosted San Anselmo’s small town atmosphere, asserting a half century ago that the community had no room for new development, died at home in San Anselmo on Aug. 4. Colteaux, … [Read more...] about Remembering John Colteaux, a champion for preserving life in Marin’s Ross Valley
Mill Valley Film Festival features ‘The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane’
Get ready for the 46th Mill Valley Film Festival to amplify cinematic stories with electrifying performances and premieres, as the MVFF46 returns to Mill Valley's Sweetwater Music Hall for two nights of live music performances, complementing two – “The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane” and “Feast Your Ears: … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Film Festival features ‘The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane’
Marin’s Dominican makes ‘Top 20’ list
Dominican University of California has been named among the top 20 regional universities in the west by U.S. News & World Report in its annual ranking of universities and colleges in the United States. The San Francisco Bay Area-based university has jumped five spots to number 18 in the Best … [Read more...] about Marin’s Dominican makes ‘Top 20’ list
My Turn: One day for Labor Day is not enough
My Turn/Andrew Moss The state of labor this year is so fraught, so weighted with issues and problems, that a single day of homage and reflection doesn’t seem enough. It’s as if a year or more is needed to engage the issues, challenges, and possibilities facing American workers today. Consider the … [Read more...] about My Turn: One day for Labor Day is not enough
Novato Theater begins 103rd season with The Addams Family
The Novato Theater Company’s first show of its 103rd season is The Addams Family. A “family portrait” has just been released. The show is based on the characters created by Charles Addams in his ghoulish cartoons with music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman … [Read more...] about Novato Theater begins 103rd season with The Addams Family
Let’s Talk: Marin helps parents talk with teens
Parents: you’ve got mail. The fourth annual issue of the “Let’s Talk and Let’s Start Talking” booklets have been sent to 5,000 Marin County families of local public and private schools. Available in English and Spanish, Let’s Talk was mailed to all incoming 9th-grade families and Let’s … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk: Marin helps parents talk with teens
GOP women to host author of ‘Great Parent Revolt’
Lance Izumi, senior director of the Center of Education at the Pacific Research Institute and author of “The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America’s Schools” will speak to the Novato Republican Women organization on Sept. 12 … [Read more...] about GOP women to host author of ‘Great Parent Revolt’
Special events coming up for Novato Theater patrons
After the play on Friday, Sept. 8, Novato Theater will hold a “Stage Door” event. It’s a post-show mixer at the theater after the performance. Stay for drinks and organic hors d'oeuvres to meet the artists. No RSVP required. Admission only for ticket-holders to this performance of Odyssey. Good … [Read more...] about Special events coming up for Novato Theater patrons