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.
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.
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.
Longtime San Rafael police lieutenant on decertification list for 'egregious acts'
A longtime San Rafael police lieutenant was put on the state's decertification list for "egregious or repeated acts that violate the law."
A longtime San Rafael police lieutenant was put on the state's decertification list for "egregious or repeated acts that violate the law."
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.
San Rafael police are commending a security guard at a shopping center for intervening during a violent carjacking attempt and catching the alleged suspect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woman dies in San Rafael after crashing Tesla into swimming pool
A woman is dead after veering her Tesla into a swimming pool in San Rafael Saturday morning.
A woman is dead after veering her Tesla into a swimming pool in San Rafael Saturday morning.
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.
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.
Three North Bay cities are opening warming centers for the next few days as overnight temperatures are expected to plummet.
Soggy afternoon in San Rafael, residents break out umbrellas
A soggy Thursday afternoon brought out the umbrellas in San Rafael.
A soggy Thursday afternoon brought out the umbrellas in San Rafael.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.