PRESS RELEASE: The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) completed the issuance and sale of refunding general obligation bonds last summer with a net savings to Novato taxpayers of over $1.2 million. Due to low bond interest rates, NUSD determined it was prudent to refund the eligible Series … [Read more...] about Novato schools refinance bonds, save taxpayers $1.2 million
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Novato business woman Sarah (Sally) Malouf, 1939 – 2024
Sally passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on September 23, 1939, in Racine, WI, to Florence and Douglas Young. At the age of 20, she moved to San Francisco and worked for TWA before transitioning to the banking industry. There, a coworker set her … [Read more...] about Novato business woman Sarah (Sally) Malouf, 1939 – 2024
Community forum on living affordably as we age
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “How Can We Live Affordably as We Age” on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Marin Wildfire Protection Authority Board Room located at 1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 335 in San Rafael. … [Read more...] about Community forum on living affordably as we age
Halloween candy drive for Fairfax
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means Dominga and Napa Avenue in Fairfax will soon be buzzing with excited trick-or-treaters. To support the fun Halloween activity on Dominga and Napa, where the bulk of the town’s trick-or-treaters go each year, we’re collecting candy at Town … [Read more...] about Halloween candy drive for Fairfax
Fairfax political signs defaced; town asks citizens to show respect for private property
As campaign season gets underway, the Town of Fairfax reminds citizens to respect campaign signs. "Recently, we’ve received reports of campaign signs being stolen or defaced. Tampering with or removing signs without the owner’s permission is considered theft and is a crime under state law," the … [Read more...] about Fairfax political signs defaced; town asks citizens to show respect for private property
Marin County winning the war on homelessness, latest count suggests
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Homelessness and Coordinated Care (HCC) has released its 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, Full Report, which provides more in-depth information and insights on the 1,090 individuals experiencing homelessness — a 3% decrease … [Read more...] about Marin County winning the war on homelessness, latest count suggests
Thieves smash car into Novato store, flee down the 101 to Richmond where Oakland suspect arrested
At about 3 a.m. this morning (Sept. 28), Novato Police Officers responded to a burglary in progress at a store on Diablo Ave. Arriving officers located two suspect vehicles driving away the scene. An officer pursued the vehicle from onto Southbound Hwy 101, however the pursuit ended due to … [Read more...] about Thieves smash car into Novato store, flee down the 101 to Richmond where Oakland suspect arrested
The Lark Theater presents ‘Simply Said’
A new series at the Lark Theater fashioned after the NPR Radio Show – The Moth Radio Hour WHEN & WHERE: SIMPLY SAIDtakes place at the historic Lark Theater on the 3rd Tuesday of each month starting October 15th at 7pm for OPENING NIGHT. (Doors 6pm) Hosted by … [Read more...] about The Lark Theater presents ‘Simply Said’
Marin’s taxman cometh
San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Tax Collector’s Office has mailed 91,913 property tax bills to property owners for the fiscal year 2024-25, and the first payment is due November 1. This year's tax roll reflects a total of $1,473,111,869.14, marking a 4.01% increase compared to the previous … [Read more...] about Marin’s taxman cometh
Roseville’s ‘Gotta Catch Them All’ sting operation hunting child predators nets an arrest in Marin’s Mill Valley
During the month of September, the Roseville Police Department conducted a four-day undercover sting operation to catch internet child predators, (Operation “Gotta Catch Them All”). After the operation a Detective from the Roseville Police Department reached out to Detectives at the Marin County … [Read more...] about Roseville’s ‘Gotta Catch Them All’ sting operation hunting child predators nets an arrest in Marin’s Mill Valley