Novato News

Contra Costa County could soon charge fees for some emergency medical calls to close a budget shortfall under a proposal by the fire chief and endorsed in principle Tuesday by the board of supervisors.

"Faithful Place," a mystery by Tana French, will be discussed from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Novato Public Library, 1720 Novato Blvd. The Thursday Morning Mystery Book Club meets once a month and the public is welcome at the free meetings.

The Sonoma County Transportation Authority on Monday approved $4.5 million to buy land to widen Highway 101 to six lanes through Petaluma, but it will be at least three years, and perhaps longer, before there is a remedy to the bottleneck that has plagued commuters for years.

On my Mind This past week the Novato Youth Center joined forces with the Novato Fire Foundation for the 2nd Annual Novato Youth Chili Academy.

On Saturday, March 15, the annual rite of spring known as the Fairfax Brewfest will soak the small North Bay town's historic Pavilion in suds, music and frivolity.

Left to right: Anna and Alexander Lushtak and Maddie, Steve and Kirsten Polsky at the Choral Singers of Marin fundraiser in San Rafael.

A teen's life is busy: dealing with the pressures of "growing up," going to school, devoting many hours to homework, and often working a part-time job.

The leadership is changing at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael after a reorganization of the nonprofit and subsequent layoffs prompted supporters to push for new management.

A movie awards night gala, held at Trek Winery March 2, raised more than $7,800 to help restore the Novato Theater, organizers said.

In Next to Normal, the Mom isn't just stressed, she has bipolar disorder - and that does not even begin to describe her illness.

The Prima Medical Group recently brought on Wayne Fairchild as its new CEO, where he will help spearhead efforts to expand the organization's reach in the North Bay amid a shifting business landscape under the ongoing implementation of health care reform.

Penny Hansen checks her bags in front of Safeway on Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2014, in Novato, Calif.

Ryan Carrigan, 36, and Tory Morganti, 42, were arrested near an apartment complex in the 100 block of Cherry Street in Petaluma after a resident called 911 just after 7 a.m. Saturday morning to report a suspicious person.

Jeff Burkhart mixes a drink in a shaker on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 in Novato, Calif.

Ethan Young and Nick Mosher and Quinn Civic had the low rounds for the Red-tailed Hawks.

As San Rafael police try to stem an alarming wave of violent crimes and shootings in recent weeks, a team of Marin County law enforcement officers cracked down on known gang members Friday night, searching their houses, stopping their cars and frisking them on the street, making five arrests for suspected probation violations, including drug ... (more)

Karen Jaber, who has a daughter attending Tamalpais High School, holds a sign protesting the letting go of two Tam High math teachers before a meeting of the Tamalpais High School Board of Trustees in Larkspur, Calif.

Sansin eco-friendly stains are available in a variety colors at Marin Color Service in Novato and San Rafael.

Rescue workers tend to a pedestrian who was hit by a car in downtown San Rafael, Calif.

Soroptimist International of Novato , an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment, is pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of the Women's Opportunity Award.