People stuck on San Rafael bridge during standoff get creative with time

Commuters stuck on the San Rafael bridge for hours during a standoff Friday had to get creative with the time. There was juggling, skateboarding, dog walking, and much more.

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path still underutilized as test run nears end

A four-year program set to conclude in November will determine the worthiness of a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area.

Suspect arrested in North Bay homicide

Police have arrested 65-year-old Novato resident Paul Dwight for allegedly fatally shooting his roommate and a dog Friday afternoon.

San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment

A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.

San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?

One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.

1 dead, 1 critically injured in San Rafael plane crash

Federal investigators are looking into a plane crash that killed one person and injured another in San Rafael Saturday night.

San Rafael support dog 'Buddy' feared stolen

Arend Dittmer posted dozens of “lost dog" flyers in downtown San Rafael – searching for his dog “Buddy" The one-year-old Cavapoo was allegedly stolen outside of Bank of America on Fourth Street Friday afternoon.

Mayor to swim across Bay to raise funds for iconic sea lion sculpture

Sausalito's mayor is hoping that a planned plunge into San Francisco Bay on Wednesday will help cover the last leg of a fundraising effort to restore her city's iconic Sea Lion sculpture.

Rescued baby red-tailed hawk returned to nest in Golden Gate Park

When a baby red-tailed hawk fell out of a nest in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park last month, it would take five days and a few humans to get it back home. 

DA charges San Rafael police officers after bloody arrest of day laborer

Two San Rafael police officers associated with a bloody arrest last summer are being charged with assault and making false statements, the Marin County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.

Flooding causes water shortage at San Quentin prison

A number of people incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison have been enduring a water shortage for the past couple of days following flooding incidents within the prison premises. 

Marin City hosts largest annual Juneteenth celebration in North Bay

Hundreds of people gathered to honor Juneteenth at Marin City's Rocky Graham Park. The celebration is held annually and is known for being one of the largest in the North Bay Area. This year’s theme was ascension. Dave Detling reports.

Marin's wayward bear wanders on

Bear sightings seem to be increasing. Part of it may just be all the multiple security cameras people have installed in homes. Part of it may be more people moving into the urban/wildland interface.

'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.

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.

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.  

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.