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Police Log: Fraud, Car Break-ins and Squatters in Empty Home
Highlights from the Novato Police Department's crime blotter

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Highlights from the Novato Police Department's crime blotter

13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot by a Sonoma County deputy after he was spotted walking with two toy rifles. His death has raised questions about the relationship between police and residents
13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot by a Sonoma County deputy after he was spotted walking with two toy rifles. His death has raised questions about the relationship between police and residents
13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot by a Sonoma County deputy after he was spotted walking with two toy rifles. His death has raised questions about the relationship between police and residents
Alleged to have entered store and stole large quantities of cologne before proceeding to other stores
Resident transported to hospital for smoke inhalation
The three-term fire district board member and local business owner speaks about why he's still the right pick after three terms, why rebuilding Station 64 makes sense and what really happened with his dismissal last December
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The school district is shelling out nearly $200,000 a year to a private firm for security. But it says the investment is well-worth it, with increased attendance, fewer suspensions and intervention for at-risk students
Earlier this year, the county settled with two vendors over what it says was a poorly executed software system. Now it's asking new companies to submit proposals and say they've learned their lesson
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