'Unsafe levels of bacteria' found at Marin County's Stinson Beach
Bacterial tests conducted recently at Stinson Beach revealed "unsafe levels of bacteria," according to officials in Marin County.
Bacterial tests conducted recently at Stinson Beach revealed "unsafe levels of bacteria," according to officials in Marin County.
Black bear caught on camera wandering in San Rafael yard
One homeowner in Marin County received a bit of a surprise early Tuesday morning when a young black bear was spotted slowly walking right through her yard.
One homeowner in Marin County received a bit of a surprise early Tuesday morning when a young black bear was spotted slowly walking right through her yard.
Ukrainian family escapes war, seeks refuge in Marin County
A Bay Area couple has opened their home and their hearts to a Ukrainian family of refugees who fled the war torn country in search of safety and security.
A Bay Area couple has opened their home and their hearts to a Ukrainian family of refugees who fled the war torn country in search of safety and security.
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.
Novato police release image of suspected bank robber in hopes of identifying him
Police in Novato are looking for a man who robbed a bank on Friday.
Police in Novato are looking for a man who robbed a bank on Friday.
Bay Area a 'hot spot' for marine mammal harassment, severe cases include dragging, experts say
Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.
Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.
'Suspicious' death of 83-year-old man under investigation
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
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.
Highway 37 closing in North Bay this weekend
Highway 37 in the North Bay will be closed from early Saturday until midday Sunday, so repairs can be made to railroad crossings along the vital corridor.
Highway 37 in the North Bay will be closed from early Saturday until midday Sunday, so repairs can be made to railroad crossings along the vital corridor.
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."
Portion of Hwy 37 to close next weekend for train track repair
A portion of state Highway 37 will be closed next weekend to allow repairs to a railroad crossing, Caltrans said.
A portion of state Highway 37 will be closed next weekend to allow repairs to a railroad crossing, Caltrans said.
Marin County moves to update large gate safety standards after child crushed last year
Marin County is proposing updating safety codes for large gates installed on public and private property, the county said Friday.
Marin County is proposing updating safety codes for large gates installed on public and private property, the county said Friday.
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.
Rising sea levels could submerge hundreds of Marin County homes
Marin County planners say they're already seeing some of the effects of rising sea levels and say many as 600 homes could be underwater before the end of this century.
Marin County planners say they're already seeing some of the effects of rising sea levels and say many as 600 homes could be underwater before the end of this century.
Driver rescued after plunging over Marin County cliff: video
First responders rescued an injured driver after their car went over a cliff and plunged several hundred feet off a cliff in the North Bay.
First responders rescued an injured driver after their car went over a cliff and plunged several hundred feet off a cliff in the North Bay.
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.
Marin police investigating alleged anti-Semitic hate crime
Central Marin police are currently investigating an alleged anti-Semitic hate crime in San Anselmo.
Central Marin police are currently investigating an alleged anti-Semitic hate crime in San Anselmo.
Alcohol suspected in fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 101
Alcohol is suspected as a factor in a fatal wrong-way crash that took place on U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County early Saturday morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
Alcohol is suspected as a factor in a fatal wrong-way crash that took place on U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County early Saturday morning, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
Marin County parks to stop collecting parking fees
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposal soon to end parking fees for all five county-owned parks.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a proposal soon to end parking fees for all five county-owned parks.
North Bay's 'Joey California' and Darrion Trammell head to NCAA championship
Two players from Marin County have advanced to the NCAA men's basketball championship game. 'Joey California' of UConn and Darrion Trammell of San Diego State will go head to head Monday night in the final March Madness game.
Two players from Marin County have advanced to the NCAA men's basketball championship game. 'Joey California' of UConn and Darrion Trammell of San Diego State will go head to head Monday night in the final March Madness game.