Marine biology experts concerned following series of animal entanglements
The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.
The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has admitted eight California sea lions and Guadalupe fur seals since June 1 with entanglements of varying degrees.
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Man arrested on suspicion of vandalizing cars at San Rafael food bank
Someone had poured some type of acid in the gas tanks of five vehicles, causing more than $50,000 in damage.
Someone had poured some type of acid in the gas tanks of five vehicles, causing more than $50,000 in damage.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sergeant at San Quentin Prison is first among staff to die from coronavirus
Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, 55, was diagnosed with coronavirus in June.
Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, 55, was diagnosed with coronavirus in June.
Vandalized Bay Area food bank trucks rendered inoperable
Five trucks used by the San Francisco Marin Food bank to deliver meals to hungry people were targeted by a vandal, making them inoperable.
Five trucks used by the San Francisco Marin Food bank to deliver meals to hungry people were targeted by a vandal, making them inoperable.
Learning session Wednesday part of potential Sir Francis Drake Blvd. name change
A learning session will be held Wednesday to present the history of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County as part of a longer discussion about potentially changing the name of the boulevard.
A learning session will be held Wednesday to present the history of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County as part of a longer discussion about potentially changing the name of the boulevard.
22nd San Quentin inmate dies of coronavirus
Activists have been working to release more incarcerated people from jails and prisons, which have been described as tinderboxes of the deadly virus.
Activists have been working to release more incarcerated people from jails and prisons, which have been described as tinderboxes of the deadly virus.
Protesters call for mass inmate releases outside of San Quentin Prison
The group of protesters demands inmates be released as the prison deals with an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
The group of protesters demands inmates be released as the prison deals with an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Marin County drive-in theater screening sells out in 15 minutes
Drive-in movies are making a comeback thanks to the coronavirus, with Marin County the latest example.
Drive-in movies are making a comeback thanks to the coronavirus, with Marin County the latest example.
Agricultural officials warn of Chinese mystery seeds showing up in Marin County
In the meantime, officials said that the seed packets should not be opened, shipped, or disposed of to prevent the potential release of any invasive pest.
In the meantime, officials said that the seed packets should not be opened, shipped, or disposed of to prevent the potential release of any invasive pest.
California hiker assaulted after he says he asked jogger to put on a mask
When the Larkspur hiker asked the jogger to put on a mask, he not only refused but allegedly shoved him and knocked him to the ground, officials said.
When the Larkspur hiker asked the jogger to put on a mask, he not only refused but allegedly shoved him and knocked him to the ground, officials said.
Sir Francis Drake statue in Larkspur removed ahead of planned protest
"It's a 30-foot metal statue with a lot of sharp sides. I didn't feel that that was a very safe situation if folks tried to pull it down. I didn't want anybody to get hurt," said Larkspur City Manager Dan Schwarz said.
"It's a 30-foot metal statue with a lot of sharp sides. I didn't feel that that was a very safe situation if folks tried to pull it down. I didn't want anybody to get hurt," said Larkspur City Manager Dan Schwarz said.
Marin County supervisors extend eviction moratorium through Sept. 30
The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended a county eviction moratorium for the fourth time for residents economically suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday extended a county eviction moratorium for the fourth time for residents economically suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
19th San Quentin inmate dies of complications from COVID-19
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said inmate Johnny Avila Jr., 62, was pronounced dead at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said inmate Johnny Avila Jr., 62, was pronounced dead at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.
16th San Quentin inmate dies of COVID-19
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the inmate, who was not identified, appeared to die from complications related to the novel coronavirus at an outside hospital.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the inmate, who was not identified, appeared to die from complications related to the novel coronavirus at an outside hospital.
Massage therapy moves outdoors, another pandemic adaptation
This week California has seen hair-cutting and nail salons move their offerings outdoors.
This week California has seen hair-cutting and nail salons move their offerings outdoors.
Raw Video: SkyFOX over San Quentin Prison as a "deep clean" is carried out
SkyFOX flew over San Quentin Prison shortly after noon on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
SkyFOX flew over San Quentin Prison shortly after noon on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
Reusable shopping bags permitted again in Marin County
Marin County residents are allowed to use reusable shopping bags again as long as they carry them or leave them in a shopping cart and then bag their own items at the checkout, county officials said Wednesday.
Marin County residents are allowed to use reusable shopping bags again as long as they carry them or leave them in a shopping cart and then bag their own items at the checkout, county officials said Wednesday.
Another San Quentin death row inmate dies from apparent COVID-19 complications
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, death row inmate, John M. Beames, 67, died on Tuesday at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, death row inmate, John M. Beames, 67, died on Tuesday at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.