The Novato Police Department selected Acting Sergeant Wes Carroll as our Police Officer of the Year and Police Records Specialist Sue Dabanian as our Professional Staff Employee of the Year for 2021. Sgt. Carroll joined the Novato Police Department in March of 2013. Prior to … [Read more...] about Novato Police Department names Employees of the Year
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Marin History: Meet novelist Kathleen Norris
Our History/Mill Valley Historical Society This famous author of over 93 novels spent part of her childhood in Mill Valley. Kathleen’s father, James Thompson, was a San Francisco banker. In 1890, he and his wife, Josephine, bought two lots on Molino. They had a shingled cottage … [Read more...] about Marin History: Meet novelist Kathleen Norris
Future housing sites on Marin County agenda for March 1
Marin County Special to Marinscope A master list of all potential locations in unincorporated Marin County that are under consideration as future housing sites will be the subject of online-only meetings on Marin 1 and March 15. The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission, which are … [Read more...] about Future housing sites on Marin County agenda for March 1
Motorcyclist killed in crash approaching Robin Williams Tunnel is identified
The motorcyclist killed in a crash Thursday (Feb. 17) on Highway 101 northbound approaching the Robin Williams Tunnel has been identified as Peter Andrew Frizzell, 33, of Sausalito. The crash happened at 6:47 a.m. Frizzell lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the guardrail, the … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist killed in crash approaching Robin Williams Tunnel is identified
Novato Sanitary District charge adjustment
To ensure “continued fair distribution” of sewer service charges and funding for quality sewer service, the Novato Sanitary District is developing a new five-year schedule of charges for each customer class. The draft plan, if approved by the District Board of Directors in May 2022, would … [Read more...] about Novato Sanitary District charge adjustment
Marin begins to emerge from pandemic isolation with big art show and new music fest
Sherman R. Frederick Mill Valley Herald After two years of pandemic life devoid of live events coupled with very little social interaction, are we poised to shed all of that and return to some semblance of the vibrant life in Marin? It feels like it with the announcement of the return of … [Read more...] about Marin begins to emerge from pandemic isolation with big art show and new music fest
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: SMARTER Plan unveiled; some health services will pause for President’s Day
February 18, 2022 The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is three times per week and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. California’s SMARTER Plan … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: SMARTER Plan unveiled; some health services will pause for President’s Day
Speakers set for Dominican’s Spring Leadership Lecture
New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, political strategist, New Yorker executive editor and historical writer Dorothy Wickenden, and neuropsychiatrist and media commenter Louann Brizendine are scheduled to appear either virtually or in-person for the Spring 2022 Leadership Lecture Series presented … [Read more...] about Speakers set for Dominican’s Spring Leadership Lecture
Novato Streetscape Committee – SPECIAL MEETING
Date: 02/22/2022 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: TeleconferenceNoneNovato, California 94945 The Novato Streetscape Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom Teleconference. Link to the agenda packet is below: Special Meeting Packet - February 2022 … [Read more...] about Novato Streetscape Committee – SPECIAL MEETING
Marin County reboots efforts to advance racial equity
Marin County Special to Marinscope In a groundbreaking collaboration, 20 Marin County residents from various backgrounds are helping to shape the County’s efforts to advance racial equity. With guidance from the County’s Office of Equity, the Race Equity Planning Committee contributed … [Read more...] about Marin County reboots efforts to advance racial equity