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Hey there, Novato! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Novato's new 3-year strategic plan shape daily life?
  • Which Novato quarterback is waiting behind Cal's rising star?

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Novato approves guidelines for 3-year strategic plan (marinij.com) — Novato's City Council has unanimously approved a new three-year strategic planning framework that will guide city priorities and spending through June 2029. The plan sets five major goals, from quality of life to emergency preparedness, and departments will now build detailed work plans reviewed quarterly so residents can track progress on parks, infrastructure, economic vitality, and city staffing.
   

• Cal Football 2026 Quarterback Preview: All Eyes on Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (writeforcalifornia.com) — Cal football's 2026 season will hinge on quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele avoiding a sophomore slump in a new pro-style offense. Local fans may be especially interested that backup QB Dominic Ingrassia, described as "Novato's own," is in the mix behind Sagapolutele, though coaches hope the starter keeps the job locked down for the next two years.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Out on the Rush Creek Trail there is another grand old oak tree, often ignored and not quite as tall as its nearby friend.
    The Other Grand Old Oak (An ode dedicated to one's quiet suffering) Where have you been, asked the other grand old oak. Its branches bent with years… (Nextdoor San Marin)
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    who treated JuJu was amazing!! She was incredibly compassionate and discussed the important options to treat JuJu. She was personable, shared her… (Nextdoor Ferris Gardens)
  • Compass Consulting Group posted a job opening for QC Sample Specialist in Novato. Apply here.
  • 2K posted a job opening for Associate Manager, Global Product Marketing, NBA in Novato. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Rafael

  • Johnny Doughnuts 'rises' to the occasion at Napa's Oxbow Market (napavalleyregister.com)
  • San Rafael gets housing proposal for former bowling alley site (marinij.com)
  • Autodesk, Inc. $ADSK Shares Sold by Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (marketbeat.com)

San Anselmo

  • Marin acquires Sky Ranch Knoll open space (marinij.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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