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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Why these are the best place to work in the North Bay (pressdemocrat.com) — Several Novato employers, including Hennessy Advisors, Kiosk, Marin Humane, North Marin Community Services, W. Bradley Electric, Visions Management, WX Brands and others, are highlighted as top North Bay workplaces, with strong benefits, flexible schedules, and employee-focused cultures. For Novato residents, this list doubles as a snapshot of local job opportunities and community-minded organizations that shape everything from animal welfare and social services to finance, marketing, and construction.
• Businesses on the move in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties: Sept. 3 report (pressdemocrat.com) — A new 968-square-foot industrial warehouse space at 20 Galli Drive in Novato has been leased, signaling ongoing demand for small commercial and light industrial space in town. The broader report tracks dozens of recent leases and sales across Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties, offering a snapshot of where businesses are expanding, relocating, and investing around the North Bay.
• From Anime Soundtracks to Strawberry Hill Studios: Raj Ramayya's Journey (marinmagazine.com) — A Novato-based singer and composer known from Cowboy Bebop and Resident Evil now runs Strawberry Hill Studio, where he teaches local high school students music production and voice acting for free. He splits his year between touring, composing, and leading Marin County Office of Education classes in Novato, including a specialized program for neurodivergent voice actors that helps students build confidence and real portfolios.
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