Man killed in Novato shooting; suspect remains at large

A 31-year-old man has died after being shot outside an apartment complex in Novato on Tuesday morning, authorities said in an update. 

Shooting investigation underway in Novato
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A shelter-in-place is in effect in Novato as police investigate a shooting near Alameda del Prado Boulevard and Ignacio Boulevard.

Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affect US Highway 101

An elderly woman driving a white Jeep hit a power pole, which came down and started a small brush fire on Thursday morning, affecting traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37 for roughly two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.  

This Bay Area city approves new Costco gas station

Novato has approved the pathway for a new Costco gas station after a long-contested five-year debate.

Novato approves new Costco gas station prior to ban
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Novato approves Costco gas station to serve the city. With 14 pumps aiming at being able to fill 28 cars, this station comes before the implementation of the city's ban on gas stations.

Novato mobile home residents fight for promised ownership as bonds near payoff

Residents of the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club are fighting to ensure their community remains affordable and transitions to resident ownership as reportedly agreed upon decades ago.

Businesses dealing with inflation, oil shock
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Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.

Novato police seek public's help in locating hit-and-run driver who struck child

The driver – described by police as an elderly woman – paused briefly before driving away from the scene, leaving the 8-year-old victim injured in the road.

Teen driver charged in fatal Novato crash, booked into juvenile hall

A 17-year-old driver is out of the hospital and has been booked into juvenile hall in connection to a fatal crash in Novato earlier this month. 

Novato community mourns teen killed in suspected DUI crash

A North Bay community is grieving after a deadly crash involving five teenagers in Novato over the weekend. Throughout the day, friends stopped by a growing memorial, leaving flowers and remembering Nico Vargas, a high school student from nearby Rohnert Park, who was killed.

Teen killed, several injured in suspected DUI crash in Novato

Novato police said the 17-year-old driver of the car was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

6 rescued off vessel 'in distress' in San Pablo Bay

Six people were rescued on Saturday night off a 13-foot vessel “in distress” in the San Pablo Bay area, according to fire officials in Southern Marin and Novato.

4 arrested after allegedly stealing glasses from Novato Lens Crafters

Novato police said 90 pairs of glasses and eyewear products – estimated to be more than $33,000 in value – were recovered and returned.

Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries

As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.