This is why the San Rafael apartment fire is so suspicious; 1 victim identified

Police Sgt. Justin Graham said the body of the adult found at the rear of the severely damaged complex at 516 Canal St. was recovered, but because of the "state of the remains," no positive identification could immediately be determined.

San Rafael apartment fire: Police say body found, site treated as crime scene

Fire and police officials in San Rafael said Friday that a deceased person was found at the site of a suspicious fire that tore through an apartment complex a day earlier.

San Rafael apartment fire leaves over 50 without homes

As volunteer organizations and emergency officials transformed the Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael into a shelter on Thursday, displaced residents and donors were coming in and out.

San Rafael apartment fire leaves 2 missing, 8 injured

Two people remain missing, and eight others were injured after flames tore through an apartment complex in San Rafael early Thursday, prompting a massive emergency response and leaving dozens without an immediate place to live. 

Complaints of neglect at Bay Area cemetery

Complaints of neglect have plagued a North Bay cemetery as congregants of the Mount Tam cemetery say they're disappointed with how the remains of their loved ones are handled.

Bay Area wildlife center seeing influx of raccoons, skunks, hawks, owls

Wildcare, a non-profit wild animal rescue, rehabilitation and release organization in San Rafael, accepts abandoned, injured, lost or baby wildlife from all around the Bay Area. This year, some species are showing up in large, if not record numbers.

Broken concrete forces emergency repairs on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Caltrans maintenance crews discovered concrete breaking away on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Monday, prompting the closure of several lanes.

'Illegal' San Rafael night market draws complaints from residents, businesses

While some towns are opening up official night markets to promote identity and community, one unofficial night market has drawn complaints from some business folks and residents for being too loud, too late and too many.

Oregon woman searching for her lost dog in Marin County

Signs about a lost dog were posted around a San Rafael neighborhood, asking residents to help reunite the pet with its family in Oregon.

Suspect in San Rafael police chase crashes, dies

The suspect in a police chase with the Marin County Sheriff's Office Friday morning was killed after he crashed into a tree and was ejected from the car in San Rafael, authorities said. 

Patient files lawsuit Kaiser Permanente, alleges sexual assault during surgery

A Kaiser Permanente patient says he was sexually assaulted during surgery in February 2024, and now, he has filed a lawsuit charging the nonprofit health care company with negligence and battery.

4 Bay Area locations sinking at concerning rate, NASA study reveals

NASA researchers have discovered that four Bay Area locations are sinking at a concerning rate, potentially increasing flood risks as sea levels rise, according to a recent study.