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Novato's Annual Community Tree Lighting Goes Virtual / Iluminación anual del árbol comunitario de Novato ahora virtual
Watch live on NCTV as the Sherman Avenue tree lights are turned on / Mire en vivo en NCTV mientras se encienden las luces del árbol en Sherman Avenue
11/19/2020 1:00 PM
Marin Joins Statewide Cautionary COVID-19 Step Back
Worsening statistics in Marin prompt regression from orange Tier 3 to red Tier 2
11/16/2020 6:30 PM
Marin, Bay Area Counties Move to Contain Spread
Marin Public Health tightens restrictions on indoor environments prone to transmission
11/13/2020 1:30 PM
Marin County Recommends Urgent Next Steps to Avoid Economic Regression
Public Health introduces new restrictions to stem COVID-19 surge
11/12/2020 1:44 PM
Novato Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2021
Local minimum wage increases as part of ordinance passed by City Council
11/12/2020 12:30 PM
Marin County Withdraws Offer to Purchase Inn Marin as part of Homekey Program
Novato City Council discussion on this item to be removed from the November 10 agenda; Marin Board of Supervisors to cancel November 17 public hearing on this matter
11/10/2020 4:30 PM
Bay Area Public Health Officers Emphasize Safe Holidays and Travel
Officials from 11 Bay Area jurisdictions, including Marin, issue recommendations
11/09/2020 4:15 PM
Novato Council Continues Discussion Regarding County’s Potential Purchase of Inn Marin
Council met in closed session on Friday, November 6 to discuss Homekey Program
11/06/2020 6:30 PM
Application Deadline for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits Extended
City now accepting applications through Monday, November 23 at 5pm
11/06/2020 10:00 AM
Novato Council to Discuss Next Steps Regarding County’s Potential Purchase of Inn Marin
Council meetings scheduled for November 6 & 10 to consider the City Council’s potential actions
11/05/2020 11:15 AM
County Elections Department and Polling Locations Are Open
Voters can register, vote in-person, or drop off a ballot
10/30/2020 8:30 AM
Marin Graduates to Tier 3 COVID-19 Status
Steady progress against virus prompts new guidelines
10/27/2020 1:00 PM
Alternatives for Safe & Fun Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations
Marin Public Health Division shares safe celebration alternatives; discourages traditional trick-or-treating
10/26/2020 5:00 PM
County Seeks to Expand Access to Housing in Novato through Homekey Program
Novato City Council requests community input on County acquisition of Inn Marin
10/22/2020 4:30 PM
Help Marin Avoid the Flu-COVID ‘Twindemic’
Marin Public Health strongly recommends seasonal influenza vaccination
10/19/2020 5:00 PM
City Now Accepting Applications for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits
RFP now available to review allowable types of operations and selection process requirements
10/14/2020 12:00 PM
Voting Underway for November 3 Election
There’s still time to register and receive a ballot by mail
10/09/2020 12:37 PM
New and Improved Hill Recreation Area Now Open
Park includes sports fields, pickleball and bocce ball courts
09/23/2020
PG&E Gas Pipeline Work on Northbound Redwood Boulevard starting September 18
Work expected to continue through mid-November and will require temporary lane closures during working hours
09/17/2020 6:00 PM
Marin Moves to Tier 2 of Economic Reopening
Progress on COVID-19 front leads to further restoration of business sectors
09/15/2020 2:00 PM