Novato protesters say mask and vaccine mandates infringe on their freedoms

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.

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.

Parents, teachers and students plead to Novato Unified to keep schools from closing

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

Stolen shipping container filled with hundreds of donated bikes recovered in Concord

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. 

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. 

Novato parents push to open more schools for in-person learning

Novato parents push to open more schools for in-person learning

Families say they're at a tipping point with distance learning. Of Novato's 7,000 students, about half are in hybrid learning, but it only includes 6th grade and younger.

Families say they're at a tipping point with distance learning. Of Novato's 7,000 students, about half are in hybrid learning, but it only includes 6th grade and younger.

Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event

Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event

Towards the end of the event,  200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent  Kris Cosca and others.

Towards the end of the event,  200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent  Kris Cosca and others.

Novato family’s special ties to President Biden

Novato family’s special ties to President Biden

A Novato family watched the Presidential inauguration from start to finish, thinking about a loved one who should have been there.

A Novato family watched the Presidential inauguration from start to finish, thinking about a loved one who should have been there.

Novato police seek suspect who vandalized tent near trail

Novato police seek suspect who vandalized tent near trail

Novato police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who vandalized a tent near a trail on Sunday.

Novato police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who vandalized a tent near a trail on Sunday.

Car slams into house, sparking gas leak in Novato

Car slams into house, sparking gas leak in Novato

Novato Fire District Batallion Chief Jeff Whittet said there were two people who suffered injuries and went to the hospital. Whittet said they were rescued by a bystander. 

Novato Fire District Batallion Chief Jeff Whittet said there were two people who suffered injuries and went to the hospital. Whittet said they were rescued by a bystander. 

Novato teachers oppose hybrid learning plan at rally

Novato teachers oppose hybrid learning plan at rally

Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.

Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.