Teen driver charged in fatal Novato crash, booked into juvenile hall

A 17-year-old driver is out of the hospital and has been booked into juvenile hall in connection to a fatal crash in Novato earlier this month. 

Novato community mourns teen killed in suspected DUI crash

A North Bay community is grieving after a deadly crash involving five teenagers in Novato over the weekend. Throughout the day, friends stopped by a growing memorial, leaving flowers and remembering Nico Vargas, a high school student from nearby Rohnert Park, who was killed.

Teen killed, several injured in suspected DUI crash in Novato

Novato police said the 17-year-old driver of the car was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105

She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.

Nanny accused of $60K spending spree on boss' credit card

A Tiburon nanny was arrested on suspicion of racking up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on her former employer’s credit card, according to police.

Police to pay $3.15M after tasing San Anselmo man suffering medical seizure

The Central Marin Police Authority has agreed to pay a 64-year-old financial planner $3.15 million after officers stunned him with a Taser and arrested him as he was suffering a grand mal seizure in his bedroom.

6 rescued off vessel 'in distress' in San Pablo Bay

Six people were rescued on Saturday night off a 13-foot vessel “in distress” in the San Pablo Bay area, according to fire officials in Southern Marin and Novato.

San Rafael authorities connect suspect to 1966 cold case

Police said DNA evidence collected from cigarettes found at the crime scene 60 years ago placed Laurel James Switzer "at the scene of the homicide."

Iran war's cost will bring a lot of consumer casualties

The Iran war is in its 32nd day with consumers having paid an extra $8 billion in high gas prices alone, but gas is only the beginning.

Sea level rise proposal for Highway 101 in Marin County

Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all. 

Man, 29, arrested for allegedly ransacking Mill Valley church

A 29-year-old Newark man was arrested for allegedly breaking into and laying waste to a Mill Valley church on Tuesday night.

Driver identified after car sinks at Sausalito Yacht Harbor

Authorities have identified the person who died after their vehicle went into the water Monday afternoon at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor.

Driver dies after vehicle becomes submerged in water at Sausalito Yacht Harbor

One person is dead and another was rescued on Monday after a crew from the Southern Marin Fire Protection District responded to a sinking vehicle submerged underwater in Sausalito.

San Rafael police arrest woman after homeless encampment stabbing death

San Rafael police announced on Monday the arrest of a 31-year-old woman following the death of another woman at a homeless encampment over the weekend. 

Marin sheriff gets an earful about cooperating with ICE

Hundreds of people packed into a board of supervisors meeting in Marin County Tuesday night for the annual Truth Act Forum. It's an assembly required by California law for local law enforcement to outline its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. 

Marin County flood control projects suspended

In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.