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
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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
Be ready to evacuate
Be honest: Have you prioritized wildfire or power outage preparedness? Thinking you’ll get around to it later? Marin County fire agencies and emergency responders are telling Marin residents that later might be too late. It’s time to “get around to it” now and have everybody do their part to get … [Read more...] about Be ready to evacuate
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
Town Hall on homelessness
Assemblyman Marc Levine will hold a virtual town hall addressing homelessness on Wednesday, July 14, at 3 p.m.. A panel of experts will participate, a press release from his office said. You can ask a question and get more information on the meeting at Assemblymember.Levine@Assembly.ca.gov. … [Read more...] about Town Hall on homelessness
Marin 911: Wee-wee man had a ‘small build’
Mill Valley June 24 - July 1, 2021 Small Build: A man was reported urinating on Blithedale Avenue. He was described as wearing a white hat, a grey sweater and blue jeans. Wee-wee man, according to witnesses, was said to have a “small build.” Ouch. Oh Deer: Police responded to an … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Wee-wee man had a ‘small build’
San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Sean Castle, a popular music teacher at San Rafael High School, died of a heart attack last week. He was 43. In a letter to students, parents and staff, Principal Glenn Dennis broke the news saying “Sean spent his entire 20-year career in education at San Rafael High School, where he shared the joys … [Read more...] about San Rafael teacher, Sean Castle, passes away
Removal of soil begins at Dunphy Park in Sausalito
Work to remove the soil stockpile from land adjacent to Dunphy Park began last week after the homeless encampment was forcibly removed to Marinship Park. The city contracted with Eleven Engineering, Inc. of Petaluma for the job. It is expected to be fully removed within 75 … [Read more...] about Removal of soil begins at Dunphy Park in Sausalito
One school district to rule them all
Marinscope At the risk of sounding like a line from Lord of the Rings, southern Marin needs one school district to rule them all. That’s what a new citizens group says. Here’s the thinking. In Southern Marin there are 17 school districts serving 33,000 students. They all feed … [Read more...] about One school district to rule them all
MILL VALLEY LL/Week of June 28-July 4
PHOTO BY PAUL EDWARDS Mill Valley's 13 All-Stars rejoice after Grayson Roberts hits a game-tying HR vs Mark West in Section 1 play. The summer memories are building, game by game, as the Mill Valley Little League All-Stars play all over the North Bay. Things crest with an exciting climax this … [Read more...] about MILL VALLEY LL/Week of June 28-July 4