Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
SMART considers new station in Geyserville to boost tourism and commutes
The North Bay's SMART Train is exploring the addition of a new transit station in Geyserville after local residents successfully advocated to state lawmakers.
The North Bay's SMART Train is exploring the addition of a new transit station in Geyserville after local residents successfully advocated to state lawmakers.
Quick action saves San Rafael apartment complex after carport fire
A fast-moving fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a carport area at a San Rafael apartment complex, threatening a critical piece of the city's low-income housing supply.
A fast-moving fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a carport area at a San Rafael apartment complex, threatening a critical piece of the city's low-income housing supply.
Missing dog rescued from 20-foot hole in Marin County
A dog that had been missing for three days was rescued after becoming trapped in a deep hole at a construction site in Marin County.
A dog that had been missing for three days was rescued after becoming trapped in a deep hole at a construction site in Marin County.
This Bay Area city approves new Costco gas station
Novato has approved the pathway for a new Costco gas station after a long-contested five-year debate.
Novato has approved the pathway for a new Costco gas station after a long-contested five-year debate.
Novato approves new Costco gas station prior to ban
Novato approves Costco gas station to serve the city. With 14 pumps aiming at being able to fill 28 cars, this station comes before the implementation of the city's ban on gas stations.
Novato approves Costco gas station to serve the city. With 14 pumps aiming at being able to fill 28 cars, this station comes before the implementation of the city's ban on gas stations.
What should I do this weekend? Bay Area newsletters offer some answers
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Live 2026 election results: Marin County primary
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Marin County election results here.
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Marin County election results here.
Is this Cybertruck driver asleep at the wheel? See the video
A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck.
A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck.
Buried treasure with $10,000 found in Marin Headlands
The hunt for buried treasure in the Bay Area has officially come to an end, wrapping up with an unexpected twist.
The hunt for buried treasure in the Bay Area has officially come to an end, wrapping up with an unexpected twist.
Mom says daughter was provoked before fight at San Rafael mall
A Marin County mother says a video of her 11-year-old daughter fighting another child outside Northgate Mall only tells part of the story, claiming her daughter was taunted and provoked before the physical altercation.
A Marin County mother says a video of her 11-year-old daughter fighting another child outside Northgate Mall only tells part of the story, claiming her daughter was taunted and provoked before the physical altercation.
11-year-old girl says she was attacked with air freshener at San Rafael mall
A Marin County father is speaking out and calling for action after his 11-year-old daughter was brutally attacked by an acquaintance outside a local shopping center over the weekend.
A Marin County father is speaking out and calling for action after his 11-year-old daughter was brutally attacked by an acquaintance outside a local shopping center over the weekend.
Novato mobile home residents fight for promised ownership as bonds near payoff
Residents of the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club are fighting to ensure their community remains affordable and transitions to resident ownership as reportedly agreed upon decades ago.
Residents of the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club are fighting to ensure their community remains affordable and transitions to resident ownership as reportedly agreed upon decades ago.
San Rafael 2nd Friday Art Walk kicks off weekend of festivities
The city of San Rafael kicked off a weekend of art and automobiles Friday as the Art Works Downtown Second Friday Art Walk took center stage. Under clear skies, the event highlighted the growing role of the arts in the city’s continued recovery from the pandemic.
The city of San Rafael kicked off a weekend of art and automobiles Friday as the Art Works Downtown Second Friday Art Walk took center stage. Under clear skies, the event highlighted the growing role of the arts in the city’s continued recovery from the pandemic.
Novato small businesses unite to fight rising costs of inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Businesses dealing with inflation, oil shock
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Small business owners in Novato gathered to strengthen networking and collaboration in response to rising costs and economic pressures.
Measure B could determine future of North Bay's SMART train, officials warn
Supporters of Measure B warn that the North Bay rail system will run out of funding and eventually shut down by 2029 if the sales tax extension is not approved.
Supporters of Measure B warn that the North Bay rail system will run out of funding and eventually shut down by 2029 if the sales tax extension is not approved.
Novato police seek public's help in locating hit-and-run driver who struck child
The driver – described by police as an elderly woman – paused briefly before driving away from the scene, leaving the 8-year-old victim injured in the road.
The driver – described by police as an elderly woman – paused briefly before driving away from the scene, leaving the 8-year-old victim injured in the road.
Landslides are increasing in California, experts say
Marin City may actually be a national model for dealing with climate change because it has two major threats: sea level rise and landslides. During the pandemic, a series of atmospheric rivers caused this 70-year-old wooden retaining wall to fail in two spots: a total of some forty feet
Marin City may actually be a national model for dealing with climate change because it has two major threats: sea level rise and landslides. During the pandemic, a series of atmospheric rivers caused this 70-year-old wooden retaining wall to fail in two spots: a total of some forty feet