Parents, teachers and students plead to Novato Unified to keep schools from closing
Before the first bell Tuesday morning, students, teachers and parents lined up along the sidewalk at Lu Sutton Elementary and Rancho Elementary. They marched, chanting, to Novato Unified's headquarters pleading to keep their respective schools from closing.
Driver, 75, suspected of DUI visibly upset after striking father, 4-year-old in crosswalk
A father and his 4-year-old son were struck by a car driven by a 75-year-old man in a Novato crosswalk. Police say the driver stopped and cooperated, and was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.
Fight over stadium lighting set aside for North Bay high school football game
A football game in Novato will have some extra sparkle Saturday when San Marin High School will play a night game under their state-of-the art stadium lights.
Marin County deputies seize hundreds of stolen catalytic converters
An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Hundreds of catalytic converters recovered in Novato
The Marin County Sheriff made the bust thanks to an alert citizen.
Stolen shipping container filled with hundreds of donated bikes recovered in Concord
Ken Martin, the CEO of Mike’s Bikes in Novato said the container was found abandoned in Concord Monday morning and thankfully it appears the hundreds of bikes that were placed inside were still there.
Shipping container loaded with donated bicycles stolen from North Bay business
A shipping container filled with what is described as life-changing cargo has been stolen from a North Bay business.
Suspected narcotics dealer out on bail arrested for second time by Marin County deputies
An investigation into narcotics sales led to the arrest of a Novato man out on bail from a previous narcotics arrest.
Novato parents push to open more schools for in-person learning
Families say they're at a tipping point with distance learning. Of Novato's 7,000 students, about half are in hybrid learning, but it only includes 6th grade and younger.
Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event
Towards the end of the event, 200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent Kris Cosca and others.
Novato family’s special ties to President Biden
A Novato family watched the Presidential inauguration from start to finish, thinking about a loved one who should have been there.
Novato police seek suspect who vandalized tent near trail
Novato police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who vandalized a tent near a trail on Sunday.
Police arrest homeless man suspected in two Marin County convenience store robberies
A 30-year-old homeless man from Sonoma County has been arrested in connection to two convenience store robberies in Marin County
Car slams into house, sparking gas leak in Novato
Novato Fire District Batallion Chief Jeff Whittet said there were two people who suffered injuries and went to the hospital. Whittet said they were rescued by a bystander.
Driver slams into Novato condo causing gas leak and fire; strangers pull man from car
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Some Novato residents opposed to living among homeless housed in hotels
Inn Marin, a 70-room motel in the Ignacio area of south Novato, is being eyed for conversion to a long-term homeless haven.
Novato teachers oppose hybrid learning plan at rally
Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.
Young California girl suffers brain-damage after near-drowning at pool party
Naomi Tseggai turned 9 on Thursday, yet she is unable to eat, speak, or walk, after a horrible pool accident. Left with brain damage from a near-drowning on Sept. 8, 2019, Naomi can breathe unassisted and her eyes are open, but she does respond.
Suspect in Novato carjackings arrested following overnight search
Multiple agencies searched the area unsuccessfully overnight for the robber, identified as Aaron McKendrick.
Even as more relief promised, frustrated California gym owner says Gov. Newsom just doesn't get it
"Newsom does not understand, he does not," fumed Adam Kovacs.