Novato.
city in Marin County, California, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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A Golden Gate Ferry service area advisory board, chaired by Eric Lyons, is meeting in Novato to discuss the impact of the ferry service and the need for waterfront dredging.Some support1 report
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Bushey advocates for alternative revenue sources in San Rafael, comparing tax retention rates across San Rafael, Novato, and Mill Valley.Some support1 report
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Bob Rasmussen, Mike Little, and Eklund are all longtime residents of Novato, and Eklund serves on the Novato City Council.Some support1 report
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Deb Butler, a long-serving district trustee, was involved in a meeting where Joshua Braff presented financial data.Some support1 report
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Novato updated its local code to comply with standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).Some support1 report
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County crews dredged Novato Creek to manage flood risks near Novato city limits.Some support2 reports
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Francis Drouillard and Abbey Picus are candidates seeking terms on the Novato Unified School District board.Some support2 reports
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Simons performs cultural events in Marin County, which includes Novato. The event connects to Indigenous values and Mother Earth.Some support1 report
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A small business closure is impacting local culture in Novato, specifically concerning access related to the Buck Gulch/Falls Creek project.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Police in Novato are using digital surveillance technology to solve crimes, with Samantha Downing mentioned in connection to the area.Some support3 reports
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Cosmic Robotics operates from its base in San Francisco, CA.Some support1 report
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KTVU reports on incidents affecting the city of Novato.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A crash involving a vehicle occurred in Novato, investigated by the California Highway Patrol.Some support1 report
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Novato's city council honored its finance department for successfully managing a financial turnaround.Some support1 report
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Councilmember Eklund reviewed county environmental documents while operating in Novato, Marin County.Some support2 reports
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The Novato City Council approved upgrades and a name change for the Hamilton Amphitheater Park.Some support1 report
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Hennessy Advisors has established offices in Novato, California, and additional offices in Boston and Chapel Hill.Some support2 reports
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Local government in Novato and San Rafael is planning new facilities, including a refugee transit center and library expansion.Some support1 report
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The City Manager provided operational updates regarding the budget status in Novato.Some support1 report
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The California Coastal Conservancy awarded funding for the purchase of land parcels along the Petaluma River in Novato.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Novato's city budget includes funding for Miwok Park maintenance, which is supported by sales tax revenue.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Novato
Events traced to Novato, step by step, newest firstExplainers that pass through Novato
Novato is a step on the way to someone elseAround Novato this week
News at the entities that move Novato most-
Marin County StructuralPuroClean of San Rafael provided a safety guide to homeowners in Marin County.Moves Novato
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institute StructuralThe institute is identified as the lone hospital operating under the Department of Science and Technology.Moves Novato
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Costco TransactionalBoth Amazon and Costco are providing overstock goods.Moves Novato
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Internal Revenue Service StructuralThe IRS announced changes via Revenue Procedure 2025-32 on October 12, 2026.Moves Novato
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KTVU Shared contextKTVU reported on a benefit concert featuring Mistah F.A.B. on November 9, 2026.Moves Novato
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Lewis Shared contextBetter is pulling brokerages onto the Tinman AI platform, with Vishal Garg blaming Lewis for stalling the partnership deal.Moves Novato
Connections
The 33 strongest of 68, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Eklund Structural
Eklund serves as a member of the Novato City Council.
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Marin County Structural
Novato is a city located within the administrative boundaries of Marin County.
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Amy Cunningham Structural
Amy Cunningham serves as the City Manager, holding a functional leadership role responsible for the operational and budgetary status of the municipality of Novato.
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California Coastal Conservancy Operational
The California Coastal Conservancy provides funding for land purchases within the jurisdiction of Novato.
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Miwok Park Structural
Novato provides operational funding from its city budget to Miwok Park.
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Internal Revenue Service Structural
The Internal Revenue Service provides a designation that benefits the downtown area of Novato.
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institute Structural
Institute acquired a campus in Novato in 2025, establishing a permanent operational presence.
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Costco Transactional
Novato approved the specific project allowing Costco to establish a new gas station presence in its jurisdiction.
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Mike Little Shared context
Mike Little is a resident of the city of Novato.
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Frank Shared context
Frank is a resident of the city of Novato.
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San Jose Mentioned together
Both cities are cited as local governments facing housing affordability crises and share specific operational interactions.
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KTVU Shared context
KTVU operates within the geographic and regulatory context of Novato, reporting on local incidents.
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Deb Butler Shared context
Deb Butler serves as a long-serving district trustee in the city of Novato.
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Jeep Shared context
A Jeep Cherokee driver was involved in a crash incident that occurred in Novato.
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California Highway Patrol Shared context
The California Highway Patrol operates within the geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of Novato.
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HAMILTON Shared context
The company Hamilton is mentioned in the context of local neighborhoods within the city of Novato.
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San Rafael Operational
San Rafael and Novato are observed to be competing in local governance, with San Rafael currently retaining higher tax revenue.
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Petaluma River Shared context
Novato is situated in the geographical area defined by the Petaluma River.
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Napa Shared context
Both Napa and Novato are located within the MCE service area.
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Novato Creek Shared context
Novato Creek is a geographical feature that flows through the area near the city of Novato.
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Fairfax Shared context
Both entities are observed in the context of municipal governance and property management.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Shared context
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is based in Novato, California.
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city council Shared context
The City Council performs local governmental functions within the jurisdiction of Novato.
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board of supervisors Shared context
Local integrity issues in Novato affect the functioning of the county governance structure.
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Bahia Shared context
A councilmember associated with Novato mentioned neighborhoods like Bahia.
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Lewis Shared context
Lewis was involved in representing Novato in a previous election.
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Samantha Downing Shared context
A is identified as being from the location of B.
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Joshua Braff Shared context
Joshua Braff presented financial data to trustees within the context of Novato.
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Bob Rasmussen Shared context
Bob Rasmussen is a longtime resident of Novato.
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San Jose Police Department Shared context
San Jose Police Department operates within the geographical area of Novato, utilizing digital surveillance.
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El Niño Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not contain any information linking Novato and El Niño.
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Sagua La Grande Mentioned together
The single available snapshot details Novato's compliance with FEMA standards but does not mention Sagua La Grande.
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advisory board Mentioned together
The available evidence does not describe any relationship between the advisory board and Novato.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
5 events- A Golden Gate Ferry service area advisory board, chaired by Eric Lyons, is meeting in Novato to discuss the impact of the ferry service and the need for waterfront dredging.
- Bushey advocates for alternative revenue sources in San Rafael, comparing tax retention rates across San Rafael, Novato, and Mill Valley.
- Bob Rasmussen, Mike Little, and Eklund are all longtime residents of Novato, and Eklund serves on the Novato City Council.
- Deb Butler, a long-serving district trustee, was involved in a meeting where Joshua Braff presented financial data.
- Novato updated its local code to comply with standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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August 2026
6 events- County crews dredged Novato Creek to manage flood risks near Novato city limits.
- Francis Drouillard and Abbey Picus are candidates seeking terms on the Novato Unified School District board.
- Simons performs cultural events in Marin County, which includes Novato. The event connects to Indigenous values and Mother Earth.
- A small business closure is impacting local culture in Novato, specifically concerning access related to the Buck Gulch/Falls Creek project.
- Police in Novato are using digital surveillance technology to solve crimes, with Samantha Downing mentioned in connection to the area.
- Cosmic Robotics operates from its base in San Francisco, CA.
July 2026
5 events- KTVU reports on incidents affecting the city of Novato.
- A crash involving a vehicle occurred in Novato, investigated by the California Highway Patrol.
- Novato's city council honored its finance department for successfully managing a financial turnaround.
- Councilmember Eklund reviewed county environmental documents while operating in Novato, Marin County.
- The Novato City Council approved upgrades and a name change for the Hamilton Amphitheater Park.
June 2026
5 events- Hennessy Advisors has established offices in Novato, California, and additional offices in Boston and Chapel Hill.
- Local government in Novato and San Rafael is planning new facilities, including a refugee transit center and library expansion.
- The City Manager provided operational updates regarding the budget status in Novato.
- The California Coastal Conservancy awarded funding for the purchase of land parcels along the Petaluma River in Novato.
- Novato's city budget includes funding for Miwok Park maintenance, which is supported by sales tax revenue.