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High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Help Solve Bay Area Housing Crisis

High School Students · Novato

High School Students Build Tiny Homes to Help Solve Bay Area Housing Crisis

71% Center coverage: 14 sources

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story NOVATO, California (KPIX) — As housing prices continue to soar across the Bay Area, more residents are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a potential solution to the ongoing housing shortage. On Saturday afternoon, a nonprofit organization teamed up with San Rafael High School to showcase two student-built ADUs, constructed from the ground up over the course of the academic year. “The…See the Story

Novato school district, unions reach tentative contract agreements

Unions · Novato

Novato school district, unions reach tentative contract agreements

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Negotiating teams for the Novato Unified School District and its two labor unions have secured tentative contract agreements for the 2025-26 school year. “We’re proud to have reached agreements that recognize the hard work and dedication of our educators and staff,” said Tracy Smith, superintendent of the district. “These salary increases reflect our district’s commitment to attracting and retaining high-quality professionals who support student…Read Article

Rural Reimagined House / Fergus Garber Architects

Novato · Novato

Rural Reimagined House / Fergus Garber Architects

Completed in 2023 in Novato, United States. Images by Ethan Herrington. Designed to embrace the sunny Northern California chaparral landscape, a newly constructed farmhouse between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys harkens back...Read Article

Woman Arrested Following a Disturbance at a Hotel in Novato

By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — An unemployed woman frequently in trouble with law was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a hotel. Melissa G. Smith, 49, of Healdsburg, The post Woman Arrested Following a Disturbance at a Hotel in Novato appeared first on Crime Voice.Novato · Novato Read Article

Novato School District reaches agreement with unions

The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) completed negotiations with both the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Novato Federation of Teachers (NFT), resulting in two Tentative Agreements. The CSEA Tentative Agreement reached May 30 calls for the following provisions: The Tentative Agreement reached June 2 with NFT calls for an ongoing 2.3% increase to […]Novato · Novato Read Article

Novato 2025 graduation celebrations set

NOVATO, CA – The Novato Unified School District will be holding the following promotions and graduations: 8th Grade Promotions Hamilton School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 2:30 pm Sinaloa Middle School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 1:30 pm San Jose Middle School 8th Grade Promotion: June 12, 1:30 pm High School Graduations Marin Oaks High School and NOVA Independent […]Novato · Novato Read Article

Novato seeks input on improvements to Lee Gerner Park

The City of Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is exploring potential improvements to Lee Gerner Park, a small, central, and well-loved recreation space in our community. With a limited budget and a modest footprint to work with, we want to ensure any future enhancements reflect the needs and interests of the people who use and care about this park most — our community. Please take our online survey at novato.org/opennovato…Novato · Novato Read Article

Missing adult in Novato located safe

***UPDATE MISSING ADULT LOCATED 71-year-old Susana Huerta-Figueroa was located by officers at approximately 1 am on the IVC College of Marin campus. Ms. Huerta-Figueroa was last seen near Ignacio Boulevard and Fairway Drive in Novato around 6pm on 5/26/25. Thank you to our community members, Marin County Sheriff’s Office Drone team, Marin County Search and […]Novato · Novato Read Article

'Electrification Fair' headed to Novato City Hall

Our Bright Future: Energy Efficiency & Electrification Fair Saving energy is easier than you think, offering benefits for both household budgets and the environment! Join us for the Energy Efficiency & Electrification Fair, a free community event designed to help residents lower their energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and take advantage of valuable clean energy incentives. […]Novato · Novato Read Article

Nonprofits call on Novato for stronger tenant protections

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A coalition of Marin nonprofits is urging Novato to beef up work to assist low-income tenants vulnerable to homelessness. In a letter to the city dated May 20, representatives of Legal Aid of Marin, Community Action Marin, North Marin Community Services and Canal Alliance applauded the city’s efforts to assist displaced tenants at a 14-apartment building on Romar Court that recently was red-tagged for safety. But they said more could be done. “W…Novato · Novato Read Article

Car rolls over in crash; driver arrested for DUI

Earlier this morning (5/25) around 3:19AM, we responded to reports of a roll-over collision, which caused the vehicle fire. The collision occurred near the railroad crossing on Hamilton Pkwy. Both occupants of the vehicle were able to get out of the vehicle but sustained moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital for care. The driver was identified as Shawn Kessler, a 31-year-old Novato resident, and determined to be under the influe…Novato · Novato Read Article

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