Editorial: Two thumbs down for Novato’s theater investment

It’s finally “The End” for hopes that the long-shuttered Novato Theater would once again light up Novato’s Old Town.

The intention of the city’s significant investment – more than $1 million – is being rewarded with a $229,000 return and promise that the vacancy on Grant Avenue will be filled with a cafe and housing.

Not a great return for the budget-strapped city.

The county, also, is out $300,000.

Both governments financially backed initiatives to reopen the movie house...