Bay Area family discusses child's death, and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies
While at recess, 7-year-old Alex tried to close a rolling metal gate at his San Rafael school. But the gate fell off its runner, killing the 7-year-old boy. 18 months later, his parents are launching a non-profit to raise awareness of hazards impacting children.
Shelter-in-place order lifted after Mill Valley fire contained
According to the Mill Valley Police Department, the fire broke out around 2:21 p.m. on Escalon Drive, prompting them to issue a shelter-in-place order.
Bay Area adventurer sets off from Sausalito to Hawaii alone and in a kayak
A Bay Area man is taking a journey from the Golden Gate Bridge to Hawaii. He's doing it alone. And on a kayak.
Sausalito Art Festival canceled over homeless encampment dispute
Organizers called off the event because a new homeless encampment that has sprung up along the city's scenic waterfront could soon be moved to the festival's site.
Novato man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting minor
Police in Novato have arrested a man in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.
Marin County reports 1st COVID death in a month; health officials urge more vaccinations
Marin County is reporting its first COVID-19 death in a month. The patient was older than 65, active and otherwise healthy, but unvaccinated.
San Anselmo mayor concerned over his safety, after man accused of 'violent, racist threats' released from jail
A 63-year-old man accused of making racially charged criminal threats to the mayor of San Anselmo has been released from jail, with charges against him pending.
San Rafael police arrest landscaper in supervisor's slaying
A 42-year-old Pittsburg man was found dead in San Rafael on Wednesday and his co-worker at a Concord landscaping company has been arrested on suspicion of killing him, San Rafael police said.
200-pound black bear spotted in a California backyard, triggering shelter-in-place
A black bear weighing about 200 pounds was spotted in a backyard, triggering a local shelter-in-place precaution.
Bear climbs backyard tree in San Anselmo, briefly causes shelter-in-place
A bear that climbed a tree in a backyard, causing a shelter-in-place in San Anselmo Thursday, came down on its own and was headed for open space, officials say.
Heartbroken mother speaks out about daughter's death and alleged abuse
The mother of the 11-year-old girl in Rodeo who died after suffering abuse allegedly at the hands of her father and stepmother is speaking out publicly for the first time.
Probe into Mill Valley School District credit cards completed
An independent audit of Mill Valley School District credit card charges was ordered following a KTVU investigation into district spending that uncovered expenses including a hot air balloon ride, a yacht charter and a trip to a ski resort.
Central Marin Police search for man who attempted luring 15-year-old into vehicle
Central Marin police are investigating an incident involving a man who attempted to lure a 15-year-old high school student into his vehicle Friday afternoon.
Mill Valley compromises on keeping road closed for outdoor dining
In typically quiet Mill Valley there have been concerns and disagreements recently over what to do with Miller Avenue, in the city's downtown.
Utilities in Sonoma, Marin counties ask customers to reduce water use by 20 percent
Eight public water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties have called on customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent as the region faces worsening drought conditions.