Celebrating Novato’s history and diversity will be the theme of Novato first Family History Day. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Civic Green along Sherman Avenue between City Hall and the Scott House. Individuals and groups to be represented … [Read more...] about Novato celebrates Family History Day
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Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
SAUSALITO Grass Grows: Police took a complaint between two neighbors on Easterby Street. There is a fence line between the two properties and grass is growing under the fence of one property to another property. This answers the age-old question of “Can’t we all just get along.” Apparently not. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
Mill Valley accident involved speeding
The Mill Valley Police Department. said this following a crash in downtown Thursday, Oct. 19: "Last night’s multi-vehicle crash underscores a hard truth: speed is often dangerous. Speed limits aren't mere suggestions; they are lifelines. As we continue to enforce traffic laws, we do so with the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley accident involved speeding
$1.2 million embezzlement reported in San Rafael
The San Rafael Police Department reports on Facebook this crime. No names were initially revealed in the report: "On October 17, 2023, SRPD received a call from Home Depot regarding an employee who embezzled approximately $1.2 million. "Through Home Depot's internal investigation into the … [Read more...] about $1.2 million embezzlement reported in San Rafael
Meet Deputy Barajas
Join the Marin County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Deputy Barajas, shown here, who successfully passed his Field Training Program and is now working as a solo beat deputy. Deputy Barajas says he is "excited and thankful" for the opportunity to serve Marin. … [Read more...] about Meet Deputy Barajas
Court refuses to reduce Novato woman’s felony convictions
Below is press release from the Marin County District Attorney’s office: A Marin County Superior Court judge has denied a Novato woman’s request to have her 2022 fraud-related convictions reduced from felonies to misdemeanors. The ruling was aligned with recommendations from Marin County … [Read more...] about Court refuses to reduce Novato woman’s felony convictions
Novato parks survey results to be unveiled on Nov. 15
The City of Novato will present findings from community survey on the Parks Master Plan project on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road. The presentation will reveal more about Novato’s desires and needs for future park planning, development … [Read more...] about Novato parks survey results to be unveiled on Nov. 15
Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The longer the meeting went on, the more testy it became. The Fairfax Town Council met in a specially called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to set into motion multiple changes to the town’s zoning laws. The Council said the sweeping changes, which … [Read more...] about Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill I live up the hill from Downtown Fairfax on Bolinas Road. On the night of Oct. 5, a fire started about a half mile from where I live. It consumed about three acres before an army of firefighters contained it within 45 minutes. Definitely unnerving and a harsh … [Read more...] about A harsh reminder that it is fire season