Community Corner
Countdown of Top 2012 Stories: Nos. 20-16
Leading up to the New Year, here is the second installment of our 25 most popular posts of the past year.
With countless high points and low points, it's been a memorable year in Novato. As a review, we are counting down the Novato Patch stories that received the highest readership during 2012. Maybe you have vivid memories of them — or maybe you missed them completely. For folks new here, this is an overview of what's happened in your new town.
No. 20
Sept. 6:
Dean Biersch, a Sonoma resident and former co-owner of the Gordon Biersch craft brewing empire, talked about opening his Novato tavern.
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No. 19
July 6: Voting Closed on Novato's Cutest Dog Contest
This contest drew more than 100 photos of local pups and more than 350 comments as readers voted for their favorite.
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No. 18
Dec. 18: What's Your Reaction to Charter School's Petition Denial?
The public sounded off after the school board rendered its unanimous decision to deny a petition to create a new charter school.
No. 17
Oct. 21: Small Rock That Hit Novato House is Confirmed Chunk of Meteor
A golf-ball-sized rock — a little piece of heaven — struck a pastor's house and started meteorite mania.
No. 16
Sept. 18: Update: Pickup Driver Injured in Wreck Near Stafford Lake
An off-duty firefighter towing a boat ran off the road and suffered serious injuries. He was later charged with drunken driving.
Here are the other top stories:
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