The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior to a scheduled Tuesday meeting. It also creates short, easy-to-understand previews of top items on the agenda, also available on Thursdays after the agenda is posted online. The preview is … [Read more...] about Marin eyes giving $5 million loan to Habitat for Humanity
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Marin County looking for ways to get more state funding after a disaster
MARIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASE It’s greatly reassuring when a community affected by a natural disaster can rely on the support of local government agencies. To boost eligibility for such reimbursements, the County of Marin is proposing a move to roll a mitigation plan into its master planning … [Read more...] about Marin County looking for ways to get more state funding after a disaster
Shelter in place order lifted following shooting of kid in Novato
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
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
San Rafael Council to discuss homeless encampments
The San Rafael City Council will be meeting Monday, April 7 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:30 PM to interview and appoint two new members to the Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee. Closed Session: Begins after the … [Read more...] about San Rafael Council to discuss homeless encampments
Drunk driver damages busy San Rafael intersection
Last night, (4/2) just after 8:00 PM, SRPD Officers responded to a solo-vehicle collision at the intersection of Second Street and B Street in Downtown San Rafael. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a pickup truck that had caused major damage at the intersection. The pickup truck had … [Read more...] about Drunk driver damages busy San Rafael intersection
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
San Rafael narcotics probationer arrested on meth charges, firearms possession; bail set at $1 million
In February 2025, Detectives from the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) initiated an investigation into an individual suspected of manufacturing and selling methamphetamine in Marin County. The suspect, Jesse James Starr, was found to have been released from prison in 2023 after … [Read more...] about San Rafael narcotics probationer arrested on meth charges, firearms possession; bail set at $1 million
Probation checks find 5 violations; no arrests
Unannounced checks of Marin County residents on active supervised probation for DUI offenses resulted in five individuals found in violation but no arrests, according to the Marin County Probation Department. On March 30, the department’s Specialty Courts Unit led a compliance operation targeting … [Read more...] about Probation checks find 5 violations; no arrests
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