Seven outstanding young women graduating from Novato and San Marin High Schools this month have been awarded $1,000 scholarships by P.E.O. Chapter SS in Novato. Scholarships were awarded to Surabhi Chinta, Franccesca LaBou and Erlinda Sacche, who are graduating from Novato High School, and to … [Read more...] about P.E.O. awards scholarships to Novato and San Marin students
Newly minted solo police officer in Novato
Officer Martinez recently completed her training program at NPD and is officially riding solo! She grew up in San Rafael, CA and attended San Rafael High School. Officer Martinez later earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice studies from College of Marin. Prior to working for NPD, … [Read more...] about Newly minted solo police officer in Novato
PG&E lines go down, cause small fire
Novato Fire District social media post: This morning (June 7), a vegetation fire broke out due to downed PG&E lines near the area of Stafford Lake, covering approximately 1 acre. Thankfully, there were no injuries. A huge thank you to Marin County Fire Department for their swift efforts … [Read more...] about PG&E lines go down, cause small fire
Updates on Marin exposure to COVID and Bird Flu
This week, an FDA advisory panel unanimously recommended that the Fall 2024 COVID vaccine be updated to target the JN.1 variant or one of its descendants. This matches the strains that are anticipated to be circulating in our community. In Marin County, JN.1 was the dominant strain from … [Read more...] about Updates on Marin exposure to COVID and Bird Flu
Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
UPDATE After a continued investigation, utilizing a variety of techniques, and while working in partnership with our community members, along with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the third suspect who fled from the traffic stop was identified. Today, while … [Read more...] about Third burglary suspect, a man from Fairfield, arrested
Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Are you a California homeowner worried about your home insurance policy being dropped? You're not alone. With increasing wildfire risks and other natural disasters, many insurers are reevaluating their policies, leaving homeowners in a bind. Join United Policyholders on Tuesday, June 11, … [Read more...] about Home insurance policies dropped, leaving Californians in a bind
Missing Novato woman found
The Novato Police Department issued this report via social media on a missing person. On June 4, 2024, a 33-year-old Novato resident, named Cali Willis, was reported as a missing person as she did not show up to work yesterday. She was last seen on walking on San Marin Drive around 1PM on June … [Read more...] about Missing Novato woman found
Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Marinscope The Marin County Sheriff's Department reported via social media that on June 4 the "entire Crisis Response Unit, including the Special Response Team (SRT), Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) and our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) teams worked together for a joint training. This specific … [Read more...] about Marin’s finest train for hostage incidents
Interest in driving EVs waning in America
Marinscope While California has mandated all motorist convert to electric cars, a new poll shows interest in doing so is actually waning. This from the AAA: LAS VEGAS (June 6, 2024) - America's interest in electric vehicles is low on power according to a AAA survey of prospective car buyers. … [Read more...] about Interest in driving EVs waning in America
Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends
Terrapin Crossroads presents two days of music, community and spirit with Sunday Daydream Volumes 3 and 4 featuring Phil Lesh & Friends and more on the gorgeous Marin County bay shoreline at McNears Beach in San Rafael on Sunday, July 21 and August 18. Inspired by the many incredible outdoor … [Read more...] about Terrapin Crossroads plans two days of music and community spirit featuring Phil Lesh & Friends