Marin County deputies seize hundreds of stolen catalytic converters

An extensive fencing operation involving hundreds of suspected stolen catalytic converters was uncovered Wednesday by deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

125 low-income mothers of color in Marin County can receive $1K a month in guaranteed income

Mirroring similar efforts in cities such as Stockton and Oakland, Marin County supervisors this week approved participating in a universal basic income experiment to give 125 low-income mothers of color $1,000 a month for two years.

Bay Area volunteers noticing more PPE trash

Bay Area volunteers are finding more and more discarded Personal Protection Equipment or PPE. The problem is they have plastic in them. Plastic does not break down.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.