2 die when speeding vehicle plunges into San Rafael canal

Two people were killed Saturday morning when their car sped off a dead-end street and into the San Rafael Canal, police said.

Studio formerly owned and led by George Lucas faces lease expiration

The Bay Area could lose one of the birthplaces of modern filmmaking, a movie studio that very few people even know exists.

San Rafael is the latest Bay Area city to consider adding license plate readers

More license plate readers may soon be coming to San Rafael's streets after the city council supported a plan to install the cameras due to an increase in crime. 

San Rafael considers adding license plate readers
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More license plate readers may soon be coming to San Rafael's streets after the city council supported a plan to install the cameras due to an increase in crime. License plate readers are becoming more common in Bay Area cities.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopens after standoff ends, person rescued

All eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopened just after 7 a.m. Saturday after a standoff with someone experiencing a mental health emergency ended, authorities say. 

People stuck on San Rafael bridge during standoff get creative with time

Commuters stuck on the San Rafael bridge for hours during a standoff Friday had to get creative with the time. There was juggling, skateboarding, dog walking, and much more.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path still underutilized as test run nears end

A four-year program set to conclude in November will determine the worthiness of a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area.

San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment

A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.

San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?

One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.

1 dead, 1 critically injured in San Rafael plane crash

Federal investigators are looking into a plane crash that killed one person and injured another in San Rafael Saturday night.

San Rafael support dog 'Buddy' feared stolen

Arend Dittmer posted dozens of “lost dog" flyers in downtown San Rafael – searching for his dog “Buddy" The one-year-old Cavapoo was allegedly stolen outside of Bank of America on Fourth Street Friday afternoon.

Rescued baby red-tailed hawk returned to nest in Golden Gate Park

When a baby red-tailed hawk fell out of a nest in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park last month, it would take five days and a few humans to get it back home. 

DA charges San Rafael police officers after bloody arrest of day laborer

Two San Rafael police officers associated with a bloody arrest last summer are being charged with assault and making false statements, the Marin County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.

Black bear caught on camera wandering in San Rafael yard

One homeowner in Marin County received a bit of a surprise early Tuesday morning when a young black bear was spotted slowly walking right through her yard.

San Rafael approves new police oversight board in wake of bloody arrest

The San Rafael City Council this week unanimously approved the creation of a new police oversight board in the wake of the bloody arrest of a man last year that sparked outcry from the community.  

Marin County DA reduces charges in Junipero Serra statue vandalism; protest ensues

Catholics of Marin said the five defendants should face felony charges for defacing and pulling down a statue of Saint Junipero Serra that was in front of Mission San Rafael.

San Rafael security guard breaks up violent carjacking attempt: police

San Rafael police are commending a security guard at a shopping center for intervening during a violent carjacking attempt and catching the alleged suspect.