Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns

From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.

Trees and power lines 'falling left and right' wreak havoc on Bay Area roadways

Another round of a powerful storm meant another round of havoc on Bay Area roads on Tuesday. Strong winds knocked down trees onto roadways, led to dangerous situations with power lines, as widespread power outages left traffic signals on the blink.

'San Rafael Cheer' brings home 7th national title

The varsity cheer squad at San Rafael High School is flying high off their win at nationals, marking the seventh national title the school has won since 2017.

Homeless advocates in North Bay open cold weather shelters

Homeless advocates in the North Bay are working to make sure everyone has a place to escape overnight lows that will be near and below freezing Monday night.

Tesla driver who died after crashing into San Rafael swimming pool identified

The 74-year-old woman who died after her Tesla Model 3 veered off the road and plunged into a backward swimming pool in San Rafael was identified on Monday.

Varsity basketball team hold heartwarming tribute to fallen fellow student

It was a bittersweet night at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael Thursday. The boy's varsity basketball team remembered a teammate, who died in a recent car crash on Highway 101 in Novato. 

Warming centers open in 3 North Bay cities

Three North Bay cities are opening warming centers for the next few days as overnight temperatures are expected to plummet. 

San Francisco assesses rain-storm damage, North Bay spared major outages

San Francisco is asking people to clear those catch basins if they see any debris that could slow the drainage of water from the next storm. Meanwhile, the North Bay was spared mass outages.

Pain at the pump: Bay Area gas prices inch toward record highs

Gas prices continued their climb in California and across the Bay Area, closing in on record high prices hit back in June.

Rapper Bad Bunny and entourage visit San Rafael Puerto Rican restaurant

Bad Bunny and his entourage of about 80 surprised a San Rafael Puerto Rican restaurant. There were so many in his party, about half of them had to get takeout at Sol Food.

Possible coyote den in San Rafael; residents report multiple sightings

There have been multiple coyote sightings in San Rafael prompting wildlife experts to warn residents there may be a den of the wild animals living nearby.  

DA investigating violent arrest of San Rafael man drinking beer

The Marin County District Attorney is now investigating a violent arrest in San Rafael that sparked large protests when police officers tackled a day laborer to the ground who was drinking a beer on the sidewalk.

San Rafael police officers on leave after bloody takedown of man with beer can

Two San Rafael police officers were placed on paid leave Friday after body-camera video showed them leaving a man bloodied after taking him down to the ground.

SF investigates after out-of-town cop drops off homeless man in city

San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu said he's now investigating the San Rafael Police Department for dropping off a homeless man in the city without providing him help. 

Reckless driver tries to escape San Rafael police by diving into canal

San Rafael police said they arrested a man who was driving recklessly and tried to escape them by diving into a nearby canal on Thursday. The suspect had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest, according to officials.

San Rafael burglar forgets keys inside crime scene

A Northern California burglar returned to the scene of the crime this weekend after he forgot his keys inside a doughnut company’s corporate office.

Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates dogs and volunteers at annual California Fun Day

Hundreds of puppies-in-training and volunteer puppy raisers were celebrated on Saturday at the annual Guide Dogs for the Blind California Fun Day in San Rafael.