🌱 How Ross police helped corner an alleged serial bank robbery suspect
Good morning to you Ross! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ross police helped corner an alleged serial bank robbery suspect
Also on today's calendar: Free Music in the Park, Live on the Common Featuring Petty Theft and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
- Sunday: Cool with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• College of Marin Police Arrest an Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect (crimevoice.com) — Ross police were alerted by an automated license plate reader as a suspected serial bank robber drove along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard toward Kentfield, helping trigger a multi-agency stop near the College of Marin. Officers from Ross, Central Marin, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, and campus police arrested a 61-year-old San Rafael man, who is being held without bond due to prior warrants and parole status. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Music in the Park, Live on the Common Featuring Petty Theft
Ross Common, Ross
5:00 pm -
Live at the Commons I Ross
Ross Commons Park, 26 Ross Common, Ross
5:00 pm -
The World of Kabbalah begins April 21
Chabad Jewish Center of Novato, 695 De Long Ave, Novato
7:30 pm -
Paths to Possibility 5K Run, Walk, Roll – Supporting Autistic Learners
Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park, 160 Armory Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903,
8:00 am -
Earth Day Marin 2026
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
12:00 pm -
Brewery Breadmaking Class at Pond Farm Brewing
Pond Farm Brewing Co., 1848 4th St, San Rafael
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Tuesday April 21
Sunday April 26
Wednesday April 29
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Other local events
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Petty Theft-a San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty will be playing in Ross, CA
Ross Commons Park , 26 Ross Common , Ross
5:00 pm -
Broadway Masterclass with Jared
Playhouse In San Anselmo , 27 Kensington Rd , San Anselmo
11:00 am -
Alice in Wonderland Theatrical Tea Party
Fairfax Pavilion
2:00 pm -
Botanical Printmaking
Marin Art and Garden Center , Box 437 , 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd , Ross
12:30 pm -
Treasure Hunting in Petaluma - Vintage Finds & Timeless Treasures Await
Historic Downtown Petaluma
8:00 am -
Free EV and EBike Show
Red Hill Shopping Center , 834-916 Sir Francis Drake Blvd , San Anselmo
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Sunday April 26
Sunday May 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- April 22 is Earth Day!
A great way to celebrate is by visiting Niven Point to see a beautiful native plant garden on the edge of Corte Madera Creek. The garden – the Niven… (Nextdoor Kent Flats) - Have you seen any monarchs fluttering about this spring?
They need milkweed and nectar plants ASAP! There are lots of plant sales coming up....Check out the link to the Marin Monarch Working Group… (Nextdoor Kent Flats)
- Basalite Building Products posted a job opening for Material Handler in San Rafael. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Part Time in San Rafael. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ross here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kentfield
- Girls lacrosse: Redwood surges past rival Marin Catholic in title rematch (marinij.com)
San Anselmo
- San Anselmo library to celebrate reopening (marinij.com)
- San Anselmo man denies charges in e-bike theft case (marinij.com)
- Novato council divided on recreational cannabis shops (marinij.com)
Novato
- Suspect Arrested Near High School After Foot Chase In Marin County Was Not A Student: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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