🌱 Patch AM: How a Novato alum nearly powered a stunning Point Loma comeback

Cheers Novato! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Novato alum nearly powered a stunning Point Loma comeback
• Will Novato’s Costco mega gas station plan actually move forward?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
• Sunday: Rain at times, with a high of 58 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Women's basketball: Dominican withstands Point Loma rally (marinij.com) — A former Branson School basketball standout from Novato, Hannah Golan, led Point Loma with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a tight PacWest matchup in San Rafael. Despite her performance, Dominican University held off a late rally for an 80-74 win, powered by freshman Mahliya Wilson’s 21 points and aggressive defense.
   

• Plans for Costco Mega Gas Station Ignite Anger in California Residents (motorbiscuit.com) — A long-debated Costco mega gas station in Novato has residents and environmental groups battling a city-approved project they say clashes with Novato’s climate goals and gas-station ban. Opponents warn of more traffic, pollution, and health risks near wetlands and a pediatric clinic, while the city argues the proposal predates its restrictions.
   

📸 Around Novato

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novato

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Santa Rosa, CA!
  Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 5

• Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
  Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
  9:15 am

Tuesday January 6

• Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays - World Famous Hot Boys
  Novato Chamber , 807 De Long Ave , Novato
• Grace Generation: Evening Kids Program
  Presbyterian Church of Novato , 710 Wilson Ave , Novato
  5:30 pm
• Josh Brough String Band | Free Beergarden Show
  HopMonk Novato , 224 Vintage Way , Novato
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
  Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
  9:15 am

Thursday January 8

• Noontime Networking - January 2026
  Vinny G's Pizza and Cocktails , 1535 South Novato Blvd. , Novato
  12:00 pm
• 2026 Novato Chamber Honors Dinner
  Bill and Adele Jonas Center , 1800 Ignacio Blvd. Building 19 , Novato
  5:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
  Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
  9:15 am

📣 Novato Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Jazzercise Novato CardioSculpt HIIT Class
  Margaret Todd Senior Center , 1560 Hill Road , Novato
  9:15 am

Tuesday January 6

• Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays - World Famous Hot Boys
  Novato Chamber , 807 De Long Ave , Novato
• Grace Generation: Evening Kids Program
  Presbyterian Church of Novato , 710 Wilson Ave , Novato
  5:30 pm
• Josh Brough String Band | Free Beergarden Show
  HopMonk Novato , 224 Vintage Way , Novato
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Novato PatchAM possible:

• Maud Powell String Institute
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• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Hamilton's Smog — (415) 493-8801
  Smog checks available now—always ready when you are

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD....
  HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL MY LOVELY NEIGHBORS AND THE ENTIRE WORLD MAY YOUR 2026 BE FULL OF LOVE AND SUCCESS!!!! I WISH YOU ALL EVERYTHING YOUR HEART… (Nextdoor NE Novato)
• Before the year ends I want to thank everyone who has helped our small family businesses this year .
  Thanks for the recommendations and trust . Happy new year to everyone! (Nextdoor Rowland-Sunset Parkway)

• California Staffing posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Novato. Apply here.
• Worldwide Golf Shops posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - The Golf Mart in San Rafael. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novato here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Rafael

• Sports Briefs: Aguillon propels San Rafael boys in 2OT victory (marinij.com)
• San Rafael complex approved for affordable housing deal (pressdemocrat.com)
• Marin residents share memories of 2025 (marinij.com)

Fairfax

• Police Hunt For Robbery Suspect at Fairfax Chase Bank (wehoonline.com)

Ok Novato! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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