Novato Patch Readers: Thank You For Helping Us Grow

NOVATO, CA – Eight years ago, in November 2010, Novato Patch launched. We've come a long way, and you're a big reason why we are celebrating our birthday this year.

Thank you, Novato Patch readers, for taking time in your busy days to spend a few moments with Patch. We appreciate your visits and contributions, and we want you to know we take nothing for granted here. Thank you for helping us to grow and thrive this year.

In August, Novato Patch recorded 38,496 visitors. Our visitors hail from Novato, for sure, but many residents of neighboring cities also land on Novato Patch from time to time, too. That figure — compiled and verified through Google Analytics — includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

Patch strives to share good news, as well as news that hits at home. In 2018, we've shared local community stories that matter to you, including when Novato-based Marin Humane launched a fundraiser for a dog with a heart defect and when Pacific Gas and Electric Company installed a new weather station in Novato. Of course, we always bring you the latest fire and police coverage as well, including the recent Bridge and Irving fires in Marin County.

Got a news tip? I'm Kristina Houck, your local editor. I have been the editor of Novato Patch for almost two years. After earning a degree in journalism and political science from San Diego State University, I started out as a freelancer and substitute editor with Patch back in 2010. I went on to work for local community newspapers before coming back to Patch. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at kristina.houck@patch.com.

If you would like to post on Novato Patch, too, you may easily to sign up for a free user profile. As a Patch user, you can post articles, events, jobs and announcements. And the "rules of Patch" are easy to follow: "no abusive content, no commercial spam, keep it local, and be awesome."

Our readers also love Novato Patch's calendar of events — more than 17,000 visits were made to our calendar so far this year. Coming up soon on the calendar are Oktoberfest Dinner and Woofstock. Sounds like a lot of fun in Novato!

If you own a local business and are interested in getting your message on Novato Patch or our nearby Patches, please visit the page and tell us what you need. One of our sales reps will be in touch.

Here's another fun fact about Patch: Did you know that Patch is among the 100 most trafficked websites in the United States? Patch ranks 91st on the most viewed websites in the country, according to Alexa. Novato Patch is part of a broad network, with five Patches in Marin County, more than 150 Patches in California and more than 1,200 across the United States. That's a lot of local news!

Many news websites are limiting access to free articles, but Patch articles and events by our journalists and our users are always free to view. Get the latest news directly to your inbox! Click here to sign up for our free email newsletters. Stay connected by liking our Facebook page.

We're thrilled you've made Novato Patch a part of your life. Thank you so much for your support and readership.

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