Bomb threat found inside Easter egg on Novato H.S. campus deemed meritless
A bomb threat found within an Easter egg on the Novato High School campus on Friday has been deemed meritless and the campus has reopened, police said.
California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis
Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.
Novato teen dies after car crash, 3 others injured
Four passengers were injured in a Novato collision last weekend. One of the passengers, Zach Wilhelm, has died, according to officials.
Novato police concerned over city worker COVID bonus pay distribution
The North Bay city of Novato is rewarding eligible employees who worked during the coronavirus pandemic with thousands of dollars in bonuses.
North Bay non-profit making holidays brighter for single moms
The Sparkle Project started in one woman's home and spread across the state to bring help to women in need. The North Bay nonprofit is now making holidays brighter by fulfilling wish lists.
Animal welfare groups among those looking forward to Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday has set a high bar for fund-raising after a record-shattering year in 2020.
California grocery chain offering $1,000 hiring bonus
The 16-store Nugget chain is offering $1,000 to new hires who successfully complete their 90-day probation period.
76-year-old woman struck and killed in Novato collision
A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Novato Friday evening. Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Bay Area Haitian families struggle to reach loved ones in Haiti after catastrophic quake
Families in the Bay Area woke up to the news that a 7,2 magnitude earthquake had done catastrophic damage in Haiti on Saturday. Haitian immigrants living in the Bay Area spent hours trying to reach loved ones who live in Haiti.
Novato protesters say mask and vaccine mandates infringe on their freedoms
Part of the poster reads: “The people who kept you in business are the ones you’ll be banning.” Protesters say vaccine and mask mandates infringe on their freedoms.
Novato police say pair from Sacramento arrested for stealing catalytic converters
Two men from Sacramento were arrested for catalytic converter theft in Novato.
Novato man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minor
Police in Novato have arrested a man in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.
Parents, teachers and students plead to Novato Unified to keep schools from closing
Before the first bell Tuesday morning, students, teachers and parents lined up along the sidewalk at Lu Sutton Elementary and Rancho Elementary. They marched, chanting, to Novato Unified's headquarters pleading to keep their respective schools from closing.
Driver, 75, suspected of DUI visibly upset after striking father, 4-year-old in crosswalk
A father and his 4-year-old son were struck by a car driven by a 75-year-old man in a Novato crosswalk. Police say the driver stopped and cooperated, and was arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs.
Fight over stadium lighting set aside for North Bay high school football game
A football game in Novato will have some extra sparkle Saturday when San Marin High School will play a night game under their state-of-the art stadium lights.
Marin County deputies seize hundreds of stolen catalytic converters
An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Hundreds of catalytic converters recovered in Novato
The Marin County Sheriff made the bust thanks to an alert citizen.
Stolen shipping container filled with hundreds of donated bikes recovered in Concord
Ken Martin, the CEO of Mike’s Bikes in Novato said the container was found abandoned in Concord Monday morning and thankfully it appears the hundreds of bikes that were placed inside were still there.
Shipping container loaded with donated bicycles stolen from North Bay business
A shipping container filled with what is described as life-changing cargo has been stolen from a North Bay business.
Suspected narcotics dealer out on bail arrested for second time by Marin County deputies
An investigation into narcotics sales led to the arrest of a Novato man out on bail from a previous narcotics arrest.