Sudden PG&E power outages become frequent challenge in west Marin
PG&E has programmed some power lines to de-energize for fire prevention, causing frustration in west Marin County.
PG&E has programmed some power lines to de-energize for fire prevention, causing frustration in west Marin County.
Marin County schools offering students free take-home COVID test kits
To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.
To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.
Marin County poised to vaccinate kids ages 5 to 11
Marin County has set the weekend of Oct. 30, as the date for the first free vaccine clinics to be offered. They're anticipating the Food and Drug Administration will approve the Pfizer COVID vaccine for elementary-age students by then.
Marin County has set the weekend of Oct. 30, as the date for the first free vaccine clinics to be offered. They're anticipating the Food and Drug Administration will approve the Pfizer COVID vaccine for elementary-age students by then.
Marin County prepares for a 5th pandemic wave while beginning to switch to an endemic response
Though high vaccination rates may be spelling the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Marin County, the county may never truly see the end of the disease, a public health official told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Though high vaccination rates may be spelling the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Marin County, the county may never truly see the end of the disease, a public health official told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
San Rafael police searching for man who assaulted anti-Newsom protester
San Rafael police are looking for a man they say assaulted an anti-Newsom protester on an overpass.
San Rafael police are looking for a man they say assaulted an anti-Newsom protester on an overpass.
Man assaulted during pro-Newsom recall rally in San Rafael
Witnesses told police that the suspect had walked into the area and began cutting down the anti-Newsom political banners with a knife.
Witnesses told police that the suspect had walked into the area and began cutting down the anti-Newsom political banners with a knife.
Fire-season fatigued North Bay residents face new threats from lightning
Fire officials say conditions are ripe for extreme fire behavior: bone dry vegetation and now, the threat of thunderstorms.
Fire officials say conditions are ripe for extreme fire behavior: bone dry vegetation and now, the threat of thunderstorms.
Nicasio Reservoir in Marin County at below-average levels amid sustained drought
Nicasio Reservoir is located in the Nicasio Valley region of Marin County. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Nicasio Reservoir is located in the Nicasio Valley region of Marin County. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Phoenix Lake in Marin County has nearly vanished
Water levels at Phoenix Lake, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Tamalpais, are extremely low. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
Water levels at Phoenix Lake, located on the northeastern slope of Mount Tamalpais, are extremely low. As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Marin Municipal Water District says their five reservoirs are currently have 28,982 acre-feet of water in them. Compared to the average for this date, 2021 levels are at 49.90 percent of normal. The district has a total capacity of 58,088 acre-feet.
76-year-old woman struck and killed in Novato collision
A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Novato Friday evening. Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Novato Friday evening. Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Brush fire in Lucas Valley mostly contained
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
Forward progress has been stopped at a brush fire in Marin County on Wednesday. The Lassen Fire prompted authorities to order evacuations in Lucas Valley. Those orders have since been lifted.
Cal Fire retardant drop on Lassen Fire burning in Marin County
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
CDC report confirms unvaccinated Marin County teacher was source of Delta variant outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control says an unvaccinated teacher caused a COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Marin County.
The Centers for Disease Control says an unvaccinated teacher caused a COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Marin County.
Sex offender in Marin County will be turned out on streets; unlikely allies say that’s not safe
Despite stark philosophical differences, many progressives and conservatives agree on this: Giving sex offenders stable housing cuts down on recidivism rates and knowing where they are living is better for public safety.
Despite stark philosophical differences, many progressives and conservatives agree on this: Giving sex offenders stable housing cuts down on recidivism rates and knowing where they are living is better for public safety.
US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues 3 people near Muir Beach
The US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and Southern Marin Fire Protection District successfully rescued five people Saturday evening from a cliffside near Muir Beach.
The US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and Southern Marin Fire Protection District successfully rescued five people Saturday evening from a cliffside near Muir Beach.
Hundreds of immunocompromised Marin County residents get third shot of COVID vaccine
Marin County held a mass vaccination clinic Saturday to give third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to immunocompromised people in the area.
Marin County held a mass vaccination clinic Saturday to give third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to immunocompromised people in the area.
Investigation under way after threats targeting some Golden Gate District bus drivers
Golden Gate Transit officials have launched an investigation after flyers were discovered threatening to "rid" and "exterminate" certain bus drivers in the transit district.
Golden Gate Transit officials have launched an investigation after flyers were discovered threatening to "rid" and "exterminate" certain bus drivers in the transit district.
Easy access to COVID booster shots for immunocompromised in Marin County
With COVID booster shots looming for the general population, people who are immunosuppressed are enjoying a window of opportunity now.
With COVID booster shots looming for the general population, people who are immunosuppressed are enjoying a window of opportunity now.
Bay Area Haitian families struggle to reach loved ones in Haiti after catastrophic quake
Families in the Bay Area woke up to the news that a 7,2 magnitude earthquake had done catastrophic damage in Haiti on Saturday. Haitian immigrants living in the Bay Area spent hours trying to reach loved ones who live in Haiti.
Families in the Bay Area woke up to the news that a 7,2 magnitude earthquake had done catastrophic damage in Haiti on Saturday. Haitian immigrants living in the Bay Area spent hours trying to reach loved ones who live in Haiti.
1st COVID death of vaccinated person recorded in Marin County
A vaccinated Marin County resident over the age of 75 has died due to complications from COVID-19, the county health department confirmed Friday.
A vaccinated Marin County resident over the age of 75 has died due to complications from COVID-19, the county health department confirmed Friday.