The Novato Unified School District is excited to announce that the NOVA Education Center, also known as the NOVA Independent Study Program, is a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award winner. The California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program is being utilized by California in … [Read more...] about NOVA wins 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
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County board to review Project Homekey site agreement for controversial Larkspur homeless conversion
County of Marin Special to Marinscope In February, the County of Marin was awarded $15,497,200 in Project Homekey funding to support the creation of 43 permanent supportive homes for people experiencing chronic homelessness. On May 10, the Board of Supervisors will review three … [Read more...] about County board to review Project Homekey site agreement for controversial Larkspur homeless conversion
‘Prolific’ meth dealer from Vallejo arrested in Marin
A Vallejo man, described as a “prolific” drug dealer, was recently arrested for narcotics and weapons charges stemming from an extensive investigation, the Marin County Sheriff’s Department reported in a press release In 2021, Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) Detectives developed … [Read more...] about ‘Prolific’ meth dealer from Vallejo arrested in Marin
Novato Farmers Market is back
The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market is back every Tuesday beginning on May 3 through October 25 from 4PM - 8PM from May through September and from 4PM - 7PM beginning in October. The market will be located at the Novato Town Center at 7th Street behind CVS, again this … [Read more...] about Novato Farmers Market is back
Mill Valley History: The Russian Sister City
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In 1987, Mill Valley mayor Alison Ruedy initiated the Russian Sister City Committee. Initially there were about 20 members, but during the next eight years many more townspeople became active participants in the committee’s … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The Russian Sister City
Novato’s turning 62 and there’s still time to get tickets to the birthday party
Novato turned 62 this year, same as Kenneth Branagh, Justice Elena Kagan, Julianne Moore, U2’s Bono, and Mike Lookinland (aka Bobby Brady). Those itching to break out of the pandemic doldrums and show civic pride can help the city celebrate at the Novato City Birthday Party, a gala celebration on … [Read more...] about Novato’s turning 62 and there’s still time to get tickets to the birthday party
COVID-19 Treatments Available for Marin Residents — Antiviral treatments lessen severity
As case rates rise, oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are also increasingly available in Marin County by prescription from a health care provider. Medications can reduce chance of severe illness, hospitalization, or death when taken soon after symptom onset. An oral five-day course of Paxlovid, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Treatments Available for Marin Residents — Antiviral treatments lessen severity
COVID-mask wearer robs Novato bank
Marinscope The Novato Police Department is requesting your help identifying the suspect who is wanted in connection with a robbery at JP Morgan Chase Bank. On Saturday, April 23, at approximately 1 p.m., a man entered JP Morgan Chase Bank, located at 402 Ignacio Blvd. The suspect … [Read more...] about COVID-mask wearer robs Novato bank
Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place
The Hamilton K-8 School Chess Team took 1st place in the K-8 Rookie section at the 2022 CalChess Super States Championship on Sunday April 10. It was the school’s first appearance at the state championships and fielded a team of 16 players representing 2 sections. The team also placed tied … [Read more...] about Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place
Novato History: Baby ducks saved from fire
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1922 – The Novato Farm Centre met last Friday night and took up a number of different matters concerning the community. There is considerable interest in consolidating the Black Point district in particular with the Novato school … [Read more...] about Novato History: Baby ducks saved from fire