Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out

In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.

San Rafael homeless man suing city for health problems

A man who is homeless in San Rafael has sued both the city and CalTrans, claiming that living in a camp near the freeway has caused multiple health issues.

Californians honor Cesar Chavez Day with community service

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, communities across California on Thursday are participating in a day of community service. That includes Martha's Kitchen in San Jose, where Mayor Sam Liccardo will be handing out food.

San Francisco educator killed in Richmond-San Rafael big-rig crash had promising life

Michael Baroja's 1988 Toyota Supra stalled while he was driving on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge going eastbound. His car caught on fire after a big rig crashed into it from behind.

Big rig engulfed in flames on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, fatal collision impacts traffic

All lanes of eastbound I-580, the lower deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, were blocked after a fiery, fatal traffic collision, according to California Highway Patrol.

Hazardous material incident at San Rafael strip mall

A person was seen pouring an unidentified substance along a sidewalk at the Northgate One mall in San Rafael, prompting a shelter in place order, according to police. 

California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher

Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own. 

Richmond-San Rafael water pipeline to Marin moves forward

Marin Municipal Water District moved a bit closer to a new emergency pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from the East Bay. If approved, by next summer, it would pump and carry some 8 million gallons a day over the bridge.

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.