Week in Review: 'Zombie Entity' Hounds Nonprofit; Novato High Football Coach Quits

Creditors representing bankrupt Lehman Brothers want Novato's Buck Institute to pay out $16.8 million to settle a “swap contract” during its 2010 bankruptcy proceedings. Buck Institute officials say the claim is without merit.

Tuesday, June 18

A 13-month-old Anatolian shepherd dog kept a rattlesnake at bay on the Matt Davis Trail. The incident was the second potentially life-saving action involving man's best friend in Marin in less than a week.

Wednesday, June 19

The Novato City Council on Tuesday by a 4-0 margin voted to extend an ordinance prohibiting development on the North Redwood Corridor for 10 months. The extension follows a 45-day moratorium the council approved approved on May 14.

Thursday, June 20

A Novato man facing charges of kidnapping a girl for sexual purposes in an incident that allegedly occurred last year in Las Vegas pleaded guilty on Wednesday to pandering a child.

Douglas Harry Warenback, 54, faces up to 10 years in state prison, prosecutors say.

Friday, June 21

Longtime Novato High football coach Travis Bracket has stepped down from a position he's held for 13 years. He will be replaced by longtime assistant Jason Searle.