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In today's newsletter:

  • What Novato police say happened in two recent neighborhood arrests
  • See how Novato and San Marin teams fared in midweek action

Also on today's calendar: The Sound and the Fury Fest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Your Town for Sept. 23, 2026 (marinij.com) — Novato police report two recent arrests involving local men, one accused of forcing his way into an Enfrente Road apartment and threatening a resident, and another charged with a misdemeanor sex offense involving a 15‑year‑old girl. The roundup also notes an ongoing prescribed burn on Angel Island affecting regional air quality and new county appointments to advisory boards.
   

• Sports briefs: Marin Catholic tops Tam in MCAL opener (marinij.com) — Marin high school teams were busy Wednesday, with Marin Catholic, Branson, San Marin, Marin Academy and others posting strong volleyball and flag football wins. For Novato residents, Terra Linda handed Novato High a 31‑14 loss in flag football, while San Marin athletes shined in both volleyball and girls golf against regional rivals.
   

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