San Rafael

A Novato man, who went missing on a Monday hike, was found alive Tuesday night during an intense search effort. 

The first suspect, 22-year-old Dixon Hernandez Gonzalez of San Rafael, was arrested Thursday at about 5:30 p.m. during a countywide sweep of people on probation that was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies in Marin County, according to police officials. 

Organizers say the Puppy Center is being created to establish a healthier environment for mothers to nurture their pups, and to serve the growing number of guide dogs who "transform the lives" of those who are blind or visually impaired.

For students of public health, the new Coronavirus outbreak is a real-life lesson on a global scale. 

The song’s beat is ancient by current standards, but the lyrics have been revamped for right now. It’s a new anthem for “Niner Nation” to carry the red-and-gold into Sunday’s big game.

On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.

The closure is needed for worker and public safety during the inspections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27-30, the agency said.

Police say the 9-1-1 call initially came in at 10:07 a.m., Friday from the 200 block of San Marino Drive in San Rafael.

An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent. 

Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott

A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.

A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.

Police received calls at 1:30 a.m. about shots fired in the 100 block of C Street.

San Rafael has a new addition to its police department: a comfort dog.