Rain rolls in to the Bay Area, last-minute preparations underway

Last-minute preparations were underway across the Bay Area Sunday with several days of forecast rain rolling into the region. Some homeowners, who hoped to spend the day picking out presents, instead found themselves grabbing sandbags and clearing gutters and drains.    

Retired Novato police officer loses battle with PTSD

99 members of law enforcement have taken their own lives this year alone, according to bluehelp.org.

City manager Adam McGill, former police chief, announces resignation

Novato City Manager Adam McGill has announced his resignation effective Dec. 31, ending seven years with the city and a total of 32 years in public service.   

'Experimental' airplane lands on road in Novato

A small aircraft that had experienced engine problems landed on a road in Novato on Thursday, according to authorities.

Novato police searching for suspected residential burglar in Bolling Drive area

Novato police again asked residents in the area of Bolling Drive and Marin Valley Drive to shelter in place just before 9 p.m. as officers searched the area for a suspected residential burglar. 

Novato Lucky grocery store closed due to rat infestation

Health officials have temporarily closed the Lucky grocery store in Novato following an investigation into rats on the premises.

KTVU heads to Novato for a Zip Trip

KTVU went to Novato Friday for a summer Zip Trip, and viewers were invited to tag along and explore the North Bay's charming town.

Novato man arrested twice in 1 week for suspected hate crimes

A 59-year-old man was arrested twice in one week for suspected hate crimes, the Novato Police Department said Tuesday.   

Bears spotted in Novato near park

A mother bear and two cubs were allegedly seen near Novato's Miwok Park on Sunday, according to police. 

Suspect arrested in North Bay homicide

Police have arrested 65-year-old Novato resident Paul Dwight for allegedly fatally shooting his roommate and a dog Friday afternoon.

Novato landslide could threaten Highway 101 and major water main

Even before the next rains fall, crews are keeping a close eye on a Novato hillside that is in danger of sliding again and destroying three major pieces of infrastructure.

Landslide and mudslide dangers increasing throughout Bay Area

With the ground thoroughly soaked, the consequences of each additional atmospheric river is more mudslide ands landslides. Slides are bad, but additional rain can make them much worse.

Amazon truck completely charred on Highway 37 in Novato

An Amazon truck caught fire on Highway 37 in Novato, officials said. The truck was completely destroyed but no injuries were reported.

North Bay community rallies around teen who faces loss of mom weeks after sister's death

A heartbroken North Bay community has been rallying around a 16-year-old girl whose mother was not expected to recover from a medical catastrophe, just weeks after her sister was killed in a devastating car crash.

How to maintain tree safety during California's unrelenting storms

As California's unrelenting storms pummel their way through the state, there are too many toppled trees to count, wreaking havoc for homeowners and blocking safe passage for drivers.

Varsity basketball team hold heartwarming tribute to fallen fellow student

It was a bittersweet night at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael Thursday. The boy's varsity basketball team remembered a teammate, who died in a recent car crash on Highway 101 in Novato. 

North Bay mourns loss of 2 teens in 'horrific' Highway 101 crash

Multiple families in the North Bay were feeling the loss over the holiday weekend after two teenagers died and three others were left with serious injuries in a Highway 101 crash.

2 teens dead, 3 injured in Highway 101 crash in Novato: CHP

Two teenagers died and three were injured Thursday night in a solo car crash on Highway 101 in Novato, according to California Highway Patrol. The two that died were wearing seatbelts, CHP said.