Novato Firm Marries Data Science, Weed

The Marin company says its new module can help growers produce a greater yield of more potent marijuana.

Dying Tule Elk: Volunteers Tote Water To Increase Drinking Supply

​Last weekend, nearly a hundred people carried water to replenish the drinking supply for tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore.

Novato Mulls New Weed Restrictions: Report

The City Council on Tuesday directed staff to draft amendments to cannabis regulations the city adopted in 2019, the report said.

Ex-SF Giants Coach Tim Flannery To Perform In Novato

The former third base coach is a critically acclaimed guitarist and singer/songwriter .

Novato Firm Pledges $55K For Youth Sustainability Awards

The annual awards program will recognize six youths making a difference in their communities through sustainability leadership.

Marin Firm Pledges $55K For Youth Sustainability Awards

The annual awards program will recognize six youths making a difference in their communities through sustainability leadership.

North Marin Water District To Explore Novato Supply Expansion

Local Water Supply Enhancement Study will cost $150,000, district officials said in a statement.

Novato Readies For 2021 Festival

The Art, Wine and Music Festival will be held this weekend. The two-day event typically attracts crowds of around 80,000, organizers said.

Novato Couple Aids Haitian Relief Effort

Jacqueline Oriscar Lee founded Haiti on the Rise, a San Rafael-based nonprofit, after visiting the Caribbean in 2014 and 2015.

Photo Of The Day: Rare ‘Rainbow’ Cloud Hovers Over Novato

Patch reader Isaac Poe captured this photo of a rare “rainbow” cloud hovering over Novato early Friday afternoon.

Novato Anti-Vaxxers Push Back Against Restrictions: Report

Marin anti-vaccine protesters were seen posting signs Wednesday night on Grant Avenue, KTVU reports.

Novato Parks & Recreation Fall Programs

We are also thrilled to welcome back the return of our Adult Volleyball Leagues this fall!

Novato Parks & Rec Fall Programs Open For Business

Youth basketball, gymnastics classes, chess club, baking classes, and adult volleyball are among several popular programs returning.

Novato Native Dave Smith Makes NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut

The 54-year-old San Marin High grad placed 33rd out of field of 40 drivers at Watkins Glen International on Saturday.

Novato Art & Wine Festival Unveils Music Lineup

The festival is normally held in June but was postponed amid uncertainty about the pandemic.

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination And Issue Orders Requiring Use Of Face Coverings In City Of Novato

Bay Area health officials urge all unvaccinated residents 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Novato Senior Center Reopens

The Margaret Todd Senior Center reopened Monday.

Novato To Hold Annual Downtown Summer Block Party

The band Pop Rocks will perform at the event.

Fatal Novato Crash Snarls Traffic (Updated)

The crash occurred early Wednesday morning in the area of Bel Marin Keys at Highway 101, the CHP said.

Another Coronavirus Death Of Unvaccinated Resident In Marin County

Marin County Public Health has reported the first COVID-19 death of a county resident since mid-May.

GoFundMe Aims To Help Novato Teen Attacked By Crocodile

Kiana Hummel, 18, was vacationing in Mexico earlier this month when the animal attacked the recent Novato High School graduate.

Novato Police Aid Dixie Fire Evacuation Effort

Six NPD officers have been assigned to patrol the evacuation areas impacted by the Dixie Fire, the Marin law enforcement agency said.

Novato Woman Charged In Fatal DUI Crash Gets Jail Release: Report

Keilah Marie Coyle, 22 of Novato, was released to a residential treatment facility.

Novato To Resume Virtual Meetings Amid Delta Surge

The City Council on July 13 had its only in-person meeting since the Bay Area went under shelter orders in March of 2020.

Novato Theater Company Announces 2021-2022 Season Schedule

The NTC will feature performances of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Oct. 28 to Nov. 21) and The Who’s “Tommy” from Jan. 13

Novato 1,081-Home Development Proposed: Report

The proposal calls around 20 percent of homes in the proposed development to be affordable by city standards.

Homeless Advocates Score Legal Win Against Novato

Homeless advocates argued that the city’s newly enacted ordinances violate constitutionally protected rights to sleep on public lands.

Homeless Advocates Seek Injunction Against Novato

At issue are Novato's recent steps towards disassembling a homeless encampment and a crackdown on daytime camping.

Novato Readies For National Night Out

The "38th Annual National Night Out" will be commemorated in neighborhoods throughout the city Aug. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Novato Residents Urged To Get Evac Tags

Each tag includes instructions in English and Spanish.

Marin's Beach Water Excellent

The summer day grades at the Marin County were exemplary for a third straight year with 100% of the beaches receiving A grades.

Novato Booze Sting Ensnares 1: Cops

The suspect was cited for selling alcohol to a minor according to police.

Fireworks Near Me: Novato’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Novato.

Novato Art & Wine Festival To Be Held Later This Summer

The Art & Wine Festival, normally held in June, will be held Aug. 21-22, chamber Events Director Christina Niles told Patch.

Novato Rotarians Launch Storm Drain Awareness Project

Volunteers are installing “No Dumping - Drains to Bay” medallions at downtown Novato storm drains.

Novato Returns Summer Outdoor Concert Series

Last year's Concerts on the Green and Hot Amphitheater Nights outdoor concert series were cancelled amid the pandemic.

Novato Won’t Dispute State Housing Mandate: Report

Marin’s second largest city is required to build 2,090 homes by the Association of Bay Area Governments according to the report.

Lucas Valley Road Curve Realignment To Begin In Marin County

Due to the physical constraints of the worksite, critical construction operations may require intermittent temporary road closures.

Novato Unified, Neighborhood Group Settle Stadium Lights Dispute

The NUSD has settled a legal dispute with a neighborhood group over the use of stadium lights at San Marin High School.

Novato Water Main Break Snarls Traffic

Simmons Lane between San Marin Drive and Leese Lane is expected to be closed for about four to five hours, police said.