On June 7, 2024, around 7:00PM, a Novato Police officer was following up on a prior case and was alerted to a potential theft in progress at a retail store in Vintage Oaks. Several NPD officers saturated the area and located the three individuals fleeing the store, who matched descriptions … [Read more...] about Organized retail crime in the greater Novato area leads to multiple arrests
Novato’s finest bust teen for distribution of lewd mages
Last month (May 2024), the Novato Police Department was alerted to a series of concerning social media accounts. The anonymous account holder posted comments and images meant to bully others and provoke gang violence. The account owner also offered embarrassing and illicit images of teens … [Read more...] about Novato’s finest bust teen for distribution of lewd mages
Loving the poor means examining effectiveness of welfare programs
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick There’s nothing wrong with California that a good dose of Milton Friedman couldn’t fix. Take homelessness, for example. In the last five years California spent $24 billion homelessness and the problem increased. And, due to improper follow-up, the state … [Read more...] about Loving the poor means examining effectiveness of welfare programs
P.E.O. awards scholarships to Novato and San Marin students
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