Missing Novato Man Found Safe (Updated)

The 82-year-old is home safe and reunited with family, the Novato Police Department said.

Predicted Rain Triggers Partial Cancelation Of Novato’s Living Streets

The city has cancelled this Friday's pedestrian friendly event. Living Streets is expected to resume Saturday.

Marin Man Killed In Dirt Bike Crash: Report

The crash victim was identified as 68-year-old Rex Brian of San Rafael, The Press Democrat reports.

New Novato Sustainability Commission Seeks Members

The commission will serve as an advisory body to the City Council on climate change and other environmental concerns, city officials said.

80-Unit Novato Development Announces Opening

The LEED-certified 80-unit Verandah at Valley Oaks development will offer customization options, the company said.

Novato To Hold Event For Those With Special Needs

The inaugural event aims to provide a fun environment for residents with special needs and their families to get to know police.

Marin Co. City To Hold Event For Those With Special Needs

The inaugural event aims to provide a fun environment for residents with special needs and their families to get to know police.

Novato Summer Recreation Registration Starts Monday

Choose from over 80 pages of fun summertime activities in Novato.

Easter Event Guide 2022: Near Novato, Marin & North Bay

Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more near Novato, Marin and throughout North Bay communities.

Novato Police Dept. Gets Pay Boost: Report

The city approved a 1.5 percent raise that aims to boost morale and reduce turnover, The Marin Independent Journal reports.

Ex-Giants Coach Tim Flannery Readies To Rock Novato

Former San Francisco Giants third base coach and acclaimed musician Tim Flannery will perform in Novato later this year.

Novato Chamber Readies For Business Expo

The 2022 Business & Community Expo will be held next month at the new Jonas Center (at College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus).

​Novato City Council Readies For Return to In-Person Meetings

​But the meetings will still be available to virtual participants on Zoom.

Novato Stands With Ukraine

The North Bay city issued a statement Wednesday announcing it will fly the Ukrainian flag at its Community House for 30 days.

Novato Police To Ramp Up St. Patrick's DUI Enforcement

During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, nearly half of all U.S. traffic deaths involved a drunk driver, police said.

Novato Nonprofit Lauded For Transparency

North Marin Community Services was honored by a group that evaluates nonprofit groups.

Novato Trader Joe’s Joins Packaged Salad Recall

Stores in five states including California are recalling a packaged salad that the USDA said may have hard plastic in its dressing.

Novato Group Condemns Antisemitic Incidents

Not In Our Town’s statement included a call to action to “unleash the creative force of our community.”

Ukrainian Tennis Player, 11, Finds Sanctuary In Novato: Report

Ira Shostakovich, 11, fled her war-torn country and is staying with relatives in Novato, The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Novato Man, Twin Brother Sentenced For Pandemic Scam: Report

Twin brothers Caesar and Ester Ozkar pleaded guilty last year in connection with a $2 million fraud scheme

Fatal Novato Motorcycle Crash Victim ID'd

The fatal crash was reported just after 6:30 a.m. Monday on southbound U.S. Highway 101 south of San Antonio Road.

North Bay Hate Group Ties Trigger Yoga Teacher's Firing: Ex-Boss

Kelly Johnson's ties to antisemitic digital media company propagating hate-fueled disinformation cited.

Novato PD Employees Honored

A cop and a records specialist were honored.

Novato Widow Of Late Tennis Star Gets $3M In Sepsis Case

Ken Flach won four Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles and two in mixed doubles. He died in 2018 in California at age 54.

Novato Boy Killed In Crash: Sheriff’s Office

The 17-year-old died Sunday from injuries suffered in the solo-vehicle crash the previous day, near Stafford Lake, authorities said.

Dates Announced For Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival 2022

But event organizers have yet to announce the music lineup for this year’s event.

Novato Seeks Public Input On Budget Process

City officials will release an additional survey in March addressing budget priorities, city officials said.

Novato Fraudsters Ordered To Pay $925K In Restitution: Report

Antonio Soruco and Carmen Hall Soruco were charged in 2020 insurance fraud and tax evasion, prosecutors said.

Novato Chamber Inducts 3 New Leaders

The board’s newest inductees were announced on the chamber’s website.

Bob Levy, Novato Attorney And Avid Sports Fan, Dies At 76

Levy also authored a weekly article on California Real Estate law in a statewide legal publication.

Novato Bank Sees Earnings Soar: Report

Bank of Marin reported total assets at the end of 2021 valued at $4.31 billion, The North Bay Business Journal reports.

NUSD Blasts KTVU Report on High School Football Slur Probe

A KTVU report on San Marin football's alleged use of racial slurs erroneously implied the probe involved Novato High.

San Marin Football's Alleged Use Of Racial Slurs Probed: Report

The Novato Unified School District hired an outside investigator to probe the allegations, The Marin Independent Journal reports.

‘Walk-Up’ Vaccines Offered At Novato Church

The vaccines will be available without an appointment at seven Marin locations this week while supplies last.

Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protesters Rally In Marin

The protesters believe they've been discriminated against in one of America's most vaccinated communities, and they say they've had enough.

Stunning Bay Area Sunsets Likely To Continue

The Bay Area is in for a visual treat thanks to a high-pressure system bringing blazing red, soft pink, golden sunsets.

Novato Backs Habitat Project

This will be Habitat’s second Novato venture. The nonprofit completed a 13-unit project in 2017.

Novato Postpones Birthday Bash

Ongoing concerns about omicron compelled the event's organizers to push the event back to June.

State Gas Tax Holiday Proposed As Novato Prices Surge

Golden State residents may be spared another gas tax hike this summer under Gov. Newsom's budget proposal. What to know.

Beloved Novato K9 Cop Calls It Quits

Officer Ringo will step down after serving the Novato Police Department for 2 ½ years.