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1. Brothers Lose Mother, Family Dog In Deadly Novato Crash (patch.com) — Novato neighbors are rallying around two brothers after their mother, longtime Safeway employee Mary Coleen Murphy, and the family dog were fatally struck while crossing Novato Boulevard. A GoFundMe and meal train are helping Emmett and Shane Murphy cover funeral costs and living expenses as Novato police continue investigating the nighttime collision.
2. In Your Town for Aug. 31, 2026 (marinij.com) — Novato officials have granted a three-year extension for a 66-home project at 100 Wood Hollow Drive, keeping plans alive for new two-story houses, including nine reserved for low-income residents. The Planning Commission's recent approval, driven by the developer's difficulty finding a builder, means nearby neighbors and future buyers should expect the project to move forward more slowly than first planned.
3. Preps of the week: San Rafael, Redwood wins among the gridiron highlights (marinij.com) — Novato athletes are in the spotlight as Hornets running back Diego Sacche powers a season-opening football win and several San Marin teams notch big weeks in flag football, volleyball, and tennis. The roundup also tracks strong starts from nearby schools, giving Novato fans a quick look at who's hot across Marin preps.
4. Teachers at Novato school share car pool, and gene pool (pressdemocrat.com) — Two fifth-grade teachers at Olive Elementary in Novato happen to be a father-daughter duo, commuting from Rohnert Park and teaching side-by-side classrooms. Their shared curriculum, long ties to the school, and close-knit family routine are reshaping daily life on campus and giving local students a unique, multi-generational classroom experience.
5. How Female Biology Could Solve the Mystery of Longevity (medscape.com subscription) — A major new aging study features work from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, highlighting how female reproductive biology may help explain longer lifespans and healthier aging. Researchers outline a "reproductive resilience" hypothesis that puts the ovary at the center of whole‑body health, suggesting future treatments could better tailor care for women and potentially benefit men as well.
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