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Novato
July 2018 — Novato is about twenty miles from the Golden Gate Bridge which leads into San Francisco. Novato’s economy is dependent upon jobs located in The City. Most people commute from Novato and the rest of Marin County into San Francisco. Because of this traffic is generally awful every weekday morning. Novato has a population of 50,000. The town was an originally a farming town until an air force base was built during World War II. The town still has a military presence as the Coast Guard has a hub near the old base. I have lived in Novato for the last twenty years. The town really has not changed too much. The only real issue I’ve ever had with Novato is the lack of activities for kids and teens. Because of this teenagers have to find their own ways of entertainment which can have dire consequences. Parents blame the kids for acting out, but I blame the town for not providing stimulating activity. Besides that it is a good place to live. Crime is low, the town is diverse, there are plenty of great hikes and wildlife, and the weather is generally pleasant.