In Your Town for Jan. 7, 2026

NOVATO

Robbers strike
at jewelry shop

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a jewelry store in the Novato Fair Shopping Center.

The crime happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday at Gold Rush Jewelers at 926 Diablo Ave. Four robbers in dark clothing and masks raided the shop as it was about to close, according to the Novato Police Department.

One robber pointed a gun at employees while the others stole merchandise, police said. One robber also used pepper spray.

The robbers escaped in a black, two-door Infiniti sedan without license plates. Officers found the car unoccupied on Nave Court, a residential street near the shopping center, and determined it had been stolen last week.

Police said sources who have potential information or surveillance video for the investigation can call 415-897-4361.

WEST MARIN

Burglary alleged
at Marshall home

Marin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man accused of burglarizing a Marshall residence and eating the food there.

The incident was reported at about 2:50 p.m. Monday on Shoreline Highway near Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park. A housecleaner entered the home, encountered the intruder and contacted authorities, sheriff’s Lt. Brennan Collins said.

Deputies contacted a man with a similar description outside a nearby restaurant. Preston Stanley James Glenn, 27, of San Rafael was booked into the Marin County Jail, where his bail amount was set at $50,000.

Collins said there was no evidence of forced entry or damage to the house. He said the front door had been left unlocked.

THE COUNTY

Grants available
to support artists

The Marin Cultural Association is accepting applications for its 2026 arts grants cycle.

The nonprofit has $100,000 available. Individual artists or collectives can receive up to $5,000, while nonprofit arts organizations are eligible for up to $10,000.

The application period closes on Feb. 27. Applications and additional details are online at marincultural.org/grants.

SCHOOLS

Project funding
offered for youths

Marin Academy in San Rafael is accepting grant applications for community projects by students in middle schools and high schools.

The grants of up to $800 are awarded by a youth board. The application deadline is Feb. 1.

Details are available by emailing grants@ma.org.