What's up Novato! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: The Sound and the Fury Fest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Report: Marin school attendance down 2% overall (marinij.com) — Novato families should know the Novato Unified School District's attendance has dropped 4% in a year, deepening a $6.5 million budget deficit and threatening cuts as the district loses state funding for every absent student. A countywide report shows overall Marin public school attendance down 2%, with immigration crackdowns and population shifts contributing, while state-funded districts like Novato and San Rafael face the sharpest financial strain.
2. Prep football: Novato rally falls short against Santa Rosa (marinij.com) — Novato High's football team put up a spirited fight at home but ultimately fell 42-28 to Santa Rosa, despite standout performances from receiver-returner Dylan Jenkins and quarterback Ben Cleary. The Hornets, now 1-2, showed big-play potential but struggled with injuries, penalties, and depth, and will look to regroup as they open league play Friday night against Healdsburg at nearby San Marin High.
3. Transit Month Part 3: Planes, Trains & Automobiles — Where Can Transit Take You? (sonomacity.org) — Novato riders are highlighted as key beneficiaries of SMART's southbound service, which links the city to San Rafael, Larkspur's ferry, and on to San Francisco and the East Bay. The guide explains how Sonoma Valley residents can mix buses, SMART trains, ferries, and even short car trips to reach Novato and other Bay Area destinations more easily using regional transit and tools like Google Maps trip planning.
4. 49ers broadcaster Greg Papa braces for potential heart transplant (fresnobee.com) — A recent 49ers watch event in Novato included broadcaster Greg Papa, who is now hospitalized in San Francisco facing advanced heart failure and possible transplant options after years of serious health battles. While he follows the team closely from his room, doctors are weighing medication, a heart pump, or a transplant as he continues daily physical therapy and hopes for another comeback.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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