On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Mill Valley police officers were dispatched to the area of Eldridge Avenue and Lee Street for a report of two people who were attempting to burglarize vehicles in the area. When arriving in the area, an officer located a male suspect who … [Read more...] about Man with no address busted in Mill Valley on burglary charges
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Good news for Marin on the COVID-19 front; but best to still mask-up for safety
For the first time since March 2020, there have been no reported COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and congregate settings in Marin County. The Marin County Public Health Department in it's November report said this is a "landmark achievement" and reflects the effectiveness of … [Read more...] about Good news for Marin on the COVID-19 front; but best to still mask-up for safety
Special Forces Col. Donohue keynote speaker this Veterans Day in Marin
Colonel Luke R. Donohue (U.S. Army-retired) will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, inside Exhibit Hall at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael. The host of the ceremony is the Marin County United Veterans Council, … [Read more...] about Special Forces Col. Donohue keynote speaker this Veterans Day in Marin
Novato facing ‘unsustainable’ budget woes; deficit increasing, streets deteriorating
At last week’s City Council meeting, City Manager Amy Cunningham delivered a comprehensive update on Novato’s fiscal sustainability. Her presentation highlighted the City’s ongoing efforts to manage expenses and improve the revenue outlook to address the increasing budget deficit while working to … [Read more...] about Novato facing ‘unsustainable’ budget woes; deficit increasing, streets deteriorating
Bread & Roses 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert set for Nov. 23
Bread & Roses Presents will celebrate its 50 th Anniversary (1974-2024) with a special Fall Benefit Concert on Sat. Nov. 23 at the Saint Joseph’s Arts Society with Rickie Lee Jones, The War and Treaty and Jobi Riccio. Founded by the late Mimi Fariña, the dedicated non-profit will honorher … [Read more...] about Bread & Roses 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert set for Nov. 23
Structure Fire Update – 1600 Block of Novato Boulevard
Novato, CA – October 30, 2024 – At approximately 1:30 a.m. today, Novato Fire District and Novato Police Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire in the area of Novato Boulevard and Cypress Avenue. Upon arrival, first responders found the front section of a residential … [Read more...] about Structure Fire Update – 1600 Block of Novato Boulevard
Chileno Valley crash victim identified; driver not wearing seatbelt ejected and killed
On Monday Oct. 28, at about 3:40 p.m. a solo motor vehicle collision occurred within the 5900 block of Point Reyes Petaluma Road, within Chileno Valley near the McEvoy Ranch, south of Petaluma within Marin County. Reportedly the subject, who was operating a 2001 Ford Expedition westbound on … [Read more...] about Chileno Valley crash victim identified; driver not wearing seatbelt ejected and killed
Meet Novato’s Sgt. Pourfarhani, cop of the quarter, fluent in Spanish and Farsi
Sgt. Pourfarhani was recently selected as the Employee of the Quarter by his peers at NPD! Sgt. Pourfarhani began his career in policing as a Police Intern while while completing college. After graduating the police academy in 2009, he became a sworn police officer. He was born and … [Read more...] about Meet Novato’s Sgt. Pourfarhani, cop of the quarter, fluent in Spanish and Farsi
Novato students registration begins Nov. 1
The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) announced that new student registration for the 2025-2026 school year will officially open on November 1, 2024. NUSD has online registration that can be accessed on the NUSD website at https://nusd.org/enroll/. In addition, Transitional … [Read more...] about Novato students registration begins Nov. 1
New Larkspur library to begin construction in 2025
The Commons Foundation (TCF), a nonprofit with a charter to raise funds to build, fund and sustain a new modern library in Larkspur, has announced it will officially start the construction of the new Larkspur Library in early 2025. TCF held a ceremony to commemorate the official groundbreaking of … [Read more...] about New Larkspur library to begin construction in 2025