Northern fur seal pup almost hit by cars in San Rafael

A northern fur seal pup was rescued over the weekend in San Rafael, where the animal flapped across a road and narrowly avoided being hit by cars, police said.   

Booster shot clinic now open to all who qualify in San Rafael

The COVID-19 booster shot clinic in San Rafael's Northgate Mall is now open to all who meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for receiving the additional dose, Marin County officials said Friday.

Man assaulted during pro-Newsom recall rally in San Rafael

Witnesses told police that the suspect had walked into the area and began cutting down the anti-Newsom political banners with a knife.

Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained

Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.

Investigation under way after threats targeting some Golden Gate District bus drivers

Golden Gate Transit officials have launched an investigation after flyers were discovered threatening to "rid" and "exterminate" certain bus drivers in the transit district. 

2 dead, 4 others wounded in downtown San Rafael shooting

Two people are dead and four are injured in the wake of a shooting in downtown San Rafael late Friday night, police said.

Robbery suspect attempts to elude capture by swimming in Bay

A 51-year-old woman led authorities on a low-speed chase Monday in San Rafael that included hopping fences in a gated community and swimming to West Marin Island, all in an effort to elude capture after police said she assaulted a grocery store clerk with a hammer, a bottle and her fists.

Protesters disrupt Bay Area congressional town hall, claim medical freedom and privacy rights

It was a raucous 90 minutes in Marin County when a congressional town hall in the Bay Area Tuesday night was stormed and disrupted by anti-vaccine and pro-Donald Trump protesters. Rep. Jared Huffman struggled to carry on his first in-person town hall in a year amid the disruptions. 

Bay Area family discusses child's death, and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies

While at recess, 7-year-old Alex tried to close a rolling metal gate at his San Rafael school. But the gate fell off its runner, killing the 7-year-old boy. 18 months later, his parents are launching a non-profit to raise awareness of hazards impacting children.

Marin County family discusses child's death and their campaign to prevent similar tragedies
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The parents of the young boy killed by a rolling fence at a private school in San Rafael are speaking out about their family's tragic loss. They tell KTVU's Debora Villalon that they will honor their little boy by informing other families about dangers such as this.

Settlement reached in death of 7-year-old boy killed during recess at San Rafael school
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The parents of the young boy killed by a rolling fence at a private school in San Rafael are speaking out about their family's tragic loss. They tell KTVU's Debora Villalon that they will honor their little boy by informing other families about dangers such as this.

San Rafael police arrest landscaper in supervisor's slaying

A 42-year-old Pittsburg man was found dead in San Rafael on Wednesday and his co-worker at a Concord landscaping company has been arrested on suspicion of killing him, San Rafael police said.

Convicted sex offender allegedly touched student on San Rafael H.S. campus, booked into jail

A convicted sex offender was booked into the Marin County Jail Thursday on multiple charges including indecent exposure, sexual battery, resisting arrest and for violating parole, officials say. 

Roommate arrested after mother, daughter attacked with ax in San Rafael

San Rafael police say the mother suffered major lacerations and lost parts of her fingers as she shielded her daughter. The girl suffered a major injury to her eye and nose.

Arson investigation announced after fire at San Rafael restaurant

An arson investigation is underway after a San Rafael restaurant was set on fire Tuesday night, fire officials said Friday.