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1. Longevity clinics come of age in a growing, global field (longevity.technology) — A major global longevity-medicine conference is coming back to the Buck Institute in Novato on October 17–18, bringing clinic leaders, researchers, and tech companies together to debate standards, AI tools, and credible diagnostics. Local residents can expect an international spotlight on Novato as experts explore how longevity clinics should balance science, ethics, and business while inviting public participation through awards voting.
2. From teacher training to new schools: Inside EarlyJ's $8.7 million investment (jweekly.com) — Jewish families in Novato now have a new local preschool option at the Chabad Jewish Center, thanks to EarlyJ's multimillion-dollar investment in early childhood education. The nonprofit is funding teacher training, expanded hours, and new North Bay preschools to make Jewish early education more accessible, especially in areas like Novato that previously had few choices.
3. North Bay Bikeshare program gets 3-year extension, will expand to more SMART stations (ktvu.com) — Novato SMART riders will soon see more e-bikes at their local station as the Redwood Bikeshare program expands to every SMART stop with new state funding. Over the next three years, 300 e-bikes serving Novato and nearby cities aim to make car-free commuting and errands easier and more convenient across the North Bay.
4. Ross to review sign removal policy after controversy (pressdemocrat.com) — A heated debate in Ross over campaign sign removals has spotlighted how different Marin towns handle temporary signs, with Novato and San Anselmo standing out as the only municipalities without similar right-of-way restrictions. As Ross reconsiders its 65-year-old law, Novato residents can compare their more permissive approach to political and event signage with stricter neighboring communities.
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