North Bay high school's new girls flag football team notes growing sports trend

A high school in the North Bay is scraping together a girl’s flag football team and in just a few short months, the sport piqued the interest of nearly 40 students.

Suspect in San Rafael 1973 homicide extradited from Idaho

The suspect in a homicide reported in San Rafael more than 50 years ago was extradited from Idaho earlier this week. 

Fire Weather Watch scheduled for much of Bay Area starting Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Bay Area starting Thursday morning and running through Saturday evening. Fire officials say now is the time to finish up any mitigation work around your property, if you haven't already.

Waiting for Milton to make landfall

Millions of Floridians and visitors are on pins and needles awaiting Hurricane Milton's landfall. The potentially catastrophic storm could be a huge disaster for the Sunshine State, but only time will tell. 

Sex offender on parole arrested in San Rafael, accused of stalking, attacking women

Willie Jessie Clinton-Jones, 44, of San Rafael, was taken into custody after allegedly attacking, crudely gesturing at, and stalking at least three females along Second Street, B Street and C Street in downtown San Rafael around 9 p.m.

San Rafael greenlights extended stay for homeless encampment

A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.

Arrest made in San Rafael homicide cold case 50 years later

It took over a half-century, but through the use of DNA, Marin County deputies are saying they have solved a cold case from 1973. 

San Rafael police arrest family accused of stealing cars

Three family members accused of stealing vehicles were arrested in San Rafael this week, police said.   

Visitors to Marin County Fair can leave the car at home

Free buses, late trains and even bicycle valet service will be on a menu of transportation options to persuade Marin County Fair visitors to leave their cars at home this year.   

Incarcerated man identified after his death in Marin County Jail

An incarcerated person died while being held at Marin County Jail early Thursday morning, according to a press release from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

18-year-old surrenders in San Rafael shooting: police

San Rafael police said an 18-year-old turned himself in as the shooter allegedly responsible in a weekend gunfire injury and ensuing traffic collision.

San Rafael traffic collision, shooting are related, police say

San Rafael police officers responding to a collision involving several cars on Saturday afternoon found a man suffering from gunshot wounds – and they said the two are connected. 

East Bay Tire Company sued over loud music blasted at homeless encampment

A tire company in San Rafael is facing a lawsuit from people in a nearby homeless encampment, over allegations the tire shop has been blasting loud music all night.

San Rafael little league baseball field could be sold

Las Gallinas Field, on an eight-acre parcel of land owned by San Rafael City Schools, has hosted baseball teams for more than 70 years and is used by the Galinas Valley Little league, other players and the public in general. But now, there is real fear the property may be sold or leased.

420 origins traced to San Rafael's 'Waldos'

Where did 420 originate? The cannabis term started with a group of high school jokesters in the Bay Area.

North Bay still contending with outages and cleaning up from storm

In the North Bay, PG&E crews are still grappling with outages across the region after this weekend's powerful storm. Some areas aren't expected to get their power back until Tuesday evening.

Tree service companies bracing for busy few days

With several days of rain forecast to hit the Bay Area, public works teams and tree service companies are bracing for the likelihood of more downed trees across the region.