CHP welcomes 112 new officers, as staffing shortages prompt recruitment efforts
The California Highway Patrol has a new graduating class of 112 officers rolling out on the roads this November.
Caltrans office fire under investigation in San Rafael
A fire broke out early Monday morning at the Caltrans yard on West Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael. Photo: San Rafael Fire Department.
Freeze watch for parts of Bay Area over holiday weekend
The Bay Area could see temperatures drop below freezing this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory that lasted through 10 a.m. Saturday, and a freeze watch from Saturday night through Sunday in parts of the north bay.
San Rafael cop kicked in face during arrest for illegal handgun
A San Rafael police officer was injured Friday night while arresting a felon on probation who was in possession of an illegal handgun, police announced.
Atherton has the most expensive zip code in U.S., 10 other Bay Area locations among the top
Atherton remained at the top of a list of the most expensive zip codes in the U.S., with the median price for homes sold surpassing $8 million. Other Bay Area locations were also among the top, as the region held "its status as the most expensive metropolitan area in the U.S.," researchers said.
Novato woman lost $1k helping Maui victims in gift card scam
A Marin County woman is frustrated after she sent $2,000 worth of Target gift cards to Maui families impacted by the wildfires over the summer, only for half of the gift cards to be declined at the store.
College of Marin hosts basketball tournament to honor legendary alumnus Don Barksdale
The College of Marin is hosting the second annual "Don Barksdale Basketball Invitational" to honor an alumnus who broke racial barriers and became an African-American pioneer in sports, media and business.
Man dies after being swept into waters off Point Reyes
A man died after being swept into the waters near Point Reyes South Beach on Friday morning, Marin County Fire Department said.
400 San Rafael residents without power after car hits pole
A car crashed into a utility pole Saturday leaving 400 people without power, authorities said.
City manager Adam McGill, former police chief, announces resignation
Novato City Manager Adam McGill has announced his resignation effective Dec. 31, ending seven years with the city and a total of 32 years in public service.
Driver slams into utility pole causing power outage in San Rafael
A speeding driver in San Rafael smashed into an electrical pole, severing it at the base, which knocked out the power for 400 PG&E clients, the San Rafael Police Department announced.
Tupac Shakur Way: Oakland shows California love by renaming street for rap legend
Oakland on Friday showed a lot of California love for the late, legendary hip-hop artist and rapper Tupac Shakur – a section of MacArthur Boulevard was renamed in his honor.
Man accused of exposing himself to kids in a Mill Valley middle school bathroom
A man has been arrested on suspicion of exposing his genitals to children a middle school bathroom in Mill Valley on Monday afternoon, according to the Mill Valley Police Department.
Black students want more to be done after racial video made at Tam High
Community activists, including students, say a North Bay school district is not doing enough to protect its Black students.This criticism comes after some Tamalpais High school students made a video containing a racial slur.
Conservationists want to turn golf courses into open spaces
Conservationists want to turn golf courses back into open green spaces across the country.
National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
'Experimental' airplane lands on road in Novato
A small aircraft that had experienced engine problems landed on a road in Novato on Thursday, according to authorities.
Bay Area fire chief named 2023 fire chief of the year in California
Marin County's fire chief was named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the California Fire Chiefs Association.
Home Depot employee allegedly embezzled $1.2M from San Rafael store
A Home Depot employee was arrested on suspicion of embezzling $1.2 million from a store location in San Rafael where she was employed.