Novato NewsLocal news for Novato, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Birds find home at disputed site in Bahia- July 23, 2008 A tractor operator works on the wetland restoration project at Bahia in Novato. Once targted for a 424-home development, the area will become home to a variety of bird species.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/birds-find-home-at-disputed-site-in-bahia?from... Solar power bond plan on City Council's agenda- July 22, 2008 The Novato City Council is considering allocating $1.2 million for clean renewable energy bonds to pay for solar energy retrofits at city buildings.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/solar-power-bond-plan-on-city-councils-agenda?... Marin jury awards Novato businesswoman $500,000- July 22, 2008 A Novato businesswoman was awarded $500,000 in damages by a Marin jury Monday as she prevailed in a counter suit against a former employer who initially sued her, saying she stole his business.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/marin-jury-awards-novato-businesswoman-500-000... County hopes conservation can reduce water deficit- July 22, 2008 A new push to conserve water is beginning to take hold in Marin and could avert the need for a desalination plant, according to a Marin Municipal Water District official.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/county-hopes-conservation-can-reduce-water-def... MANUFACTURING: Thermo Fisher to shutter Novato plant- July 21, 2008 Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., one of the world's largest suppliers of laboratory systems and supplies, plans to close its Novato production plant early next year as the company expands ...http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/manufacturing-thermo-fisher-to-shutter-novato-... Pacheco mall tenants cheer changes- July 21, 2008 Pacheco Plaza shopping center in Novato is getting ready for a $7 million makeover.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/pacheco-mall-tenants-cheer-changes?fromrss=1 Cops seek suspects in laborer robberies- July 21, 2008 Police in San Rafael and Novato are investigating a series of robberies against day laborers.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/cops-seek-suspects-in-laborer-robberies?fromrs... Remodeling of Pacheco Plaza to start in August- July 20, 2008 Another shopping center in Novato is going to get a facelift in the near future.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/remodeling-of-pacheco-plaza-to-start-in-august... Hamilton Marketplace, new Safeway take shape- July 20, 2008 Construction is proceeding on Hamilton Marketplace on the old Nave Lanes site in Novato.http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/hamilton-marketplace-new-safeway-take-shape?fr... The Lazy Gardener- July 20, 2008 Jeanne Santangelo At the North Marin Water District workshop at Suburban Habitat in June, store co-owner Matt Buchholz, and Ryan Grisso, the water conservation specialist for Marin and Sonoma displayed and ...http://www.topix.net/city/novato-ca/2008/07/the-lazy-gardener?fromrss=1 |