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1. Marin Police Seize Trucks In Teen Racing Case (patch.com) — Novato police seized two pickup trucks and cited two San Marin High students after videos showed them street racing and spinning tires near the campus and a nearby church playground. Following neighborhood complaints, officers obtained a court order to impound the vehicles for 30 days and stressed a zero-tolerance stance on dangerous driving around Novato schools, while pointing teens to supervised racing at Sonoma Raceway.
2. The race to reinvent State Route 37: Marsh revival buys time for future causeway (localnewsmatters.org) — Major changes are coming to how Novato drivers use State Route 37, starting with a taller, wider Novato Creek Bridge designed to stay above rising waters and ease flooding. The long-term plan envisions a raised causeway between Novato and Vallejo, paired with large marsh restoration projects that aim to reduce congestion, improve safety, and protect nearby wetlands.
3. Three North Bay candidates vie for state Senate seat (marinij.com) — A Novato business owner is one of three North Bay candidates vying to replace state Sen. Mike McGuire, bringing local concerns like downtown Novato housing mandates into the race. Voters will choose the top two in June, with sharp contrasts on housing, immigration enforcement, and how to support farms and working families across the North Coast district.
4. Novato, California (nextdoor.com) — From right here in Novato comes a fresh warning about a convincing PayPal phishing scam that even shows up as a completed transaction. A resident avoided trouble by ignoring the email button, logging in directly, and calling PayPal, who confirmed and reversed the fake payment—offering a reminder to double-check any unexpected online money notices.
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