Which Novato school crossings are losing — and gaining — safety guards?
How Novato’s golfers topped San Marin on the links Wednesday
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Weather forecast:
Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marin agency shuffles school crossing guard sites (marinij.com) — Novato families should know that San Marin Drive at San Ramon Way will now require two crossing guards, and Novato Unified is directly funding guards at two other local intersections. Marin’s countywide program is being reshuffled to manage rising costs, which could eventually reduce guards at lower-priority crossings unless new funding is found. Officials say districts can pay to keep or add guards where needed.
• Late briefs: Tam, Redwood set to battle for volleyball title (marinij.com) — Novato High’s boys golf team notched a solid 190–212 win over San Marin, led by Johnny Malone’s medalist round of 35. The roundup also highlights MCAL boys volleyball, with Redwood and Tam advancing to Friday’s league championship match at Archie Williams High.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Napa
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