San Rafael homeless man suing city for health problems

A man who is homeless in San Rafael has sued both the city and CalTrans, claiming that living in a camp near the freeway has caused multiple health issues.

Californians honor Cesar Chavez Day with community service

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, communities across California on Thursday are participating in a day of community service. That includes Martha's Kitchen in San Jose, where Mayor Sam Liccardo will be handing out food.

Sentences reduced for Marin teens who killed Italian police officer

An Italian appeals court has reduced the prison sentences for two men from Marin County who killed an Italian police officer in 2019 while they were on vacation.

1 dead in Marin City shooting, sheriff's officials say

Officials with the Marin County Sheriff's Office remain at the scene of a Marin City fatal shooting Thursday evening. 

California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis

Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.

In-custody death at Marin County Jail

The Central Marin Police Authority is investigating an in-custody death of man held at the Marin County Jail, a spokesperson for the county Sheriff's Office said. 

Novato teen dies after car crash, 3 others injured

Four passengers were injured in a Novato collision last weekend. One of the passengers, Zach Wilhelm, has died, according to officials.

Sausalito homeless camp fire, explosion create 'state of emergency'

A local state of emergency was declared Thursday due to activity at a sanctioned homeless encampment in Sausalito's Marinship Park. 

Novato police concerned over city worker COVID bonus pay distribution

The North Bay city of Novato is rewarding eligible employees who worked during the coronavirus pandemic with thousands of dollars in bonuses.

Bay Area teens who killed Italian police officer appeal conviction

Gabriel Natale-Hjorth of Marin County and Finnegan Lee Elder of San Francisco, respectively 18 and 19 at the time of the slaying in Rome, were convicted last year of murder and given Italy’s stiffest punishment – life imprisonment. An appeals trial for the two is scheduled to start in Rome on Thursday.

Search suspended for missing fisherman near Muir Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search on Tuesday for a missing fisherman, who was swept away into the ocean near the Muir Beach overlook one day earlier. 

Millions who are unvaccinated provide virus new opportunity for variants, expert says

An infectious disease expert from UC Berkeley says with millions in the U.S., who remain unvaccinated, there are no assurances there won't be future COVID variants. He says easing the mask mandate can be done safely as cases plummet.

2 fishermen rescued, 1 still missing near Muir Beach overlook

Rescue workers are trying to find one fisherman in the waters near Muir Beach, the National Park Service's Golden Gate office said on Monday.