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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

San Quentin death row inmate accused of assaulting correctional officer

According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the incident happened on Thursday around 9 a.m. as the correctional officer was picking up food trays in one of the housing units at San Quentin that houses condemned inmates. 

Marin Co. suggests gradual approach to school reopenings, delays for in-classroom learning

Health officials in Marin County are recommending a gradual approach to schools reopening this fall and a delay of in-classroom learning to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

11th San Quentin inmate's death tied to COVID-19

San Quentin inmate Jeffrey Hawkins, who was sentenced to death in two Sacramento County murders in 1987, died Wednesday at an outside hospital of complications from COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Two arrested after license plate camera detects stolen pickup

Just after 9 p.m. the city's recognition cameras detected a Ford F150 pickup with a license plate reported stolen July 3 in San Francisco.

Marin County fairgrounds transformed into drive-thru for carnival foods

Cars were lined up 15-20 deep at three booths for giant corndogs, funnel cake, candy apples and more at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium parking lot Saturday in San Rafael.

Marin County couple agrees to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

A Marin County couple has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges for their role in securing their daughter’s admission to University of Southern California.