On Aug. 31, the City of Novato opened a Clean Air Center at the Margaret Todd Senior Center on Aug. 31 located at 1560 Hill Road. It will remain open until the smoke clears. This Clean Air Center will help to protect the health and well-being of those who are continually exposed to very unhealthy … [Read more...] about Air respite at Margaret Todd Senior Center
Branson School Centennial
The Ross Historical Society and Moya Library will present “The Branson School Centennial” on Friday, Sept. 18th at 11 a.m. via a live Zoom webinar. The Branson School's librarian and archivist Lori Deibel will share stories, images and memorabilia about the school's history beginning in 1922 when it … [Read more...] about Branson School Centennial
Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Sept. 15, 1934 – Aug. 19, 2020 On Aug. 19, 2020, Margaret “Alice” passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old and lived all but 9 months in Novato, CA. Margaret was born in Oakland, CA to Hans and Alma Eide in September 1934. The Eide family, Hans and Alma, … [Read more...] about Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Sausalito City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1
CITY OF SAUSALITOSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAIn the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 420 LITHO STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 Tuesday, September 1, 20206:00 PMCLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT: 6:00 PMOPEN SESSION BEGINS AT: 7:00 PM PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1
2020 Progress: Stalking climate change
It took two years of planning and more than 150 volunteers to collaborate with the County of Marin on identifying local climate change solutions. Those behind the Drawdown: Marin Strategic Plan have extended its feedback period through August, so there are a few days left to examine the proposed … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress: Stalking climate change
2020 Progress: San Anselmo Flood Project off the ground
Coronavirus or now, the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will begin excavating Sunnyside Basin near Fairfax in early September as part of the long-awaited San Anselmo Flood Risk Reduction Project. The excavation and relocation of 20,000 cubic yards of earth is expected to … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress: San Anselmo Flood Project off the ground
Pages From The Past: Dredging the Bel-Marin Keyes Lagoon
By Mark Read 100 Years Ago August 1920 (Editor’s note: This feature makes note of historical events in Marin through the pages of the Novato Advance.) -- A mass meeting was held at Community Hall last Friday evening when a committee of twenty was appointed to bring in recommendations and … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Dredging the Bel-Marin Keyes Lagoon
Oakland residents charged with illegally exporting night vision rifle scopes to the Sultanate of Oman
SAN FRANCISCO – Fares Abdo Al Eyani and Saba Mohsen Dhaifallah have been charged in a criminal complaint with attempting to ship export-controlled night vision rifle scopes from the United States to the Sultanate of Oman. The announcement was made by United States Attorney for the Northern … [Read more...] about Oakland residents charged with illegally exporting night vision rifle scopes to the Sultanate of Oman
Novato seeks compliance on COVID-19 rules — will fine people if necessary
The City of Novato will begin enforcing health and safety code violations of the Marin County Public Health Orders currently in place for businesses to help limit the spread of COVID-19. In a press release, the city said “Novato will focus on education to ensure compliance with health orders in … [Read more...] about Novato seeks compliance on COVID-19 rules — will fine people if necessary
San Anselmo Art’s project
The San Anselmo Arts Commission is excited to announce the completion of Phase 1 for our Paintbox project!Four utility boxes along Sir Francis Drake Blvd. were painted by local artists. Please check them out on our website!Six additional utility boxes have been approved for Phase 2. We have called … [Read more...] about San Anselmo Art’s project