San Rafael elementary schools set to resume classroom instruction on March 29
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
What teachers learned from year of distance learning
Distance learning has created a real divide between students and their teachers. It has been a tough year, but also a time for teachers to learn how to bridge that gap and make social distancing more social.
Muir Woods adjusts open hours, reopens some previously closed areas
Open hours at Muir Woods National Monument have been adjusted as of Sunday, starting and ending an hour later.
Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
Marin County supervisors to vote on renaming Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
The idea of renaming the boulevard stems from discussions on how society now views key figures from the past. Many people are taking a closer look at Sir Francis Drake, a 16th-century English explorer and slave trader.
Sausalito ferry service to be temporarily replaced with bus rides
Golden Gate Ferry service in Sausalito will be temporarily replaced with bus service beginning this Saturday.
Novato high school students return to class, Brentwood leaders discuss reopening plans
Now that Marin County is in the red tier, 9th and 10th-grade students will return to their schools with a hybrid schedule. Eleventh and 12th grades will return next Monday.
Stolen shipping container filled with hundreds of donated bikes recovered in Concord
Ken Martin, the CEO of Mike’s Bikes in Novato said the container was found abandoned in Concord Monday morning and thankfully it appears the hundreds of bikes that were placed inside were still there.
Shipping container loaded with donated bicycles stolen from North Bay business
A shipping container filled with what is described as life-changing cargo has been stolen from a North Bay business.
Suspected narcotics dealer out on bail arrested for second time by Marin County deputies
An investigation into narcotics sales led to the arrest of a Novato man out on bail from a previous narcotics arrest.
San Rafael police sting results in 2 bike theft arrests
San Rafael police arrested a man and a woman during a downtown sting operation designed to catch bicycle thieves.
Retired SFPD inspector faces felony charges in Marin County after prank escalates
A children's prank escalated into violence in Marin County, putting a retired police officer behind bars.
Vaccinations having positive impact at long-term care centers: Marin County
During January, an average of 60 active COVD-19 cases was reported among residents at the county's long-term care centers. In February so far, that number dropped to 4 active cases.
Nursing home COVID rates drop in Marin County following vaccinations
Public and private health officials said infection rates dropped 10-fold after residents received second doses in January.
Marin County to vaccinate those 65 and older, but appointments tough to get
There are several different places to get a vaccine in the county. But checking the county's website to connect to those vaccine appointments shows that CVS, Rite Aid and Safeway pharmacies are reporting all their vaccine appointments full for this coming week.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
Bay Area cheers Biden's ambitious projection to vaccinate U.S. by end of summer
"There could not be better news for us," said Dr. Matt Willis, Public Health Officer for Marin County. "It really feels like it's inching along and we want to go so much faster for everyone."
Report of attack on Marin County girl found to be fabricated
The Marin County Sheriff's Office says a report of a man grabbing a 15-year-old girl while she was jogging in the Lucas Valley area last week has been found to be fabricated.
Novato parents push to open more schools for in-person learning
Families say they're at a tipping point with distance learning. Of Novato's 7,000 students, about half are in hybrid learning, but it only includes 6th grade and younger.
Suspects from Oakland arrested in North Bay for catalytic converter thefts
Catalytic converter theft appears to be spiking dramatically during the pandemic.