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.

Driver caught impersonating CHP officer: San Rafael police

San Rafael police officers arrested a Richmond man for allegedly impersonating a police officer while they were patrolling the area Wednesday morning. 

18-year-old who disappeared on Halloween found dead near San Rafael beach

A young Sacramento woman who went missing in San Francisco Halloween night was found dead in Marin County, authorities shared Thursday.

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.