Wow! Small world indeed! Novato is such a great town, not a pretentious as other towns in Marin and there's lots of room to grow. It's kind of a mix between a farming and upper suburban community. My wife and I both grew up in Napa and we prefer Novato. Napa will always be home for us but Novato is better suited to our jobs and lifestyle. So your daughter is dating the fire chief, that's great. Our friend Mia, who owns a Newfie as well, lives next door to the family of that firefighter who died fighting the So Cal fires. The Firemen in this area have it made, cush job.