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
Mill Valley History — Hikers Retreat
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In 1913, Hikers Retreat on the corner of Throckmorton and Madrona was headquarters for the Dipsea Race. In 1916, Mr. W. H. Odlin took charge of the rundown Hikers Retreat. He made several repairs and numerous improvements such as a hot shower … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History — Hikers Retreat
Sausalito History: The Poobah’s sure thing
Earnest Jackson and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Recently we carried Earnest Jackson’s reminiscences about Adolph Silver, who was known as the Poobah of the pool halls, or horse race betting parlors, that proliferated here in the 1800s. Here are some additional anecdotes about one … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The Poobah’s sure thing
Gang shooting investigated in Novato
Novato Shooting: On April 22, at approximately 9:14 p.m., a shooting was reported in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn, located at 7600 Redwood Blvd. The victim was in the parking lot when he was approached by the first suspect, believed to be a Hispanic male, between the ages of 17-20 … [Read more...] about Gang shooting investigated in Novato
Novato Council digs deep into the city budget
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope’s Novato Advance Even in a red-hot real estate market, tough times lay ahead for the City of Novato. The Council spends more than the city makes and if it were not for gifts from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan, the Council would have spent a lot … [Read more...] about Novato Council digs deep into the city budget
Sausalito police awards for 2020 and 2021
On April 20 and 21, Sausalito Police Chief John Rohrbacher presented annual performance awards to four employees of the Sausalito Police Department and one volunteer. Because of the pandemic, this year's awards were for a two-year period, 2020 and 2021, instead of a single year. Employee of the … [Read more...] about Sausalito police awards for 2020 and 2021