Reports of suspicious man prompts lockdown at schools in Mill Valley
Police activity in Mill Valley prompted a lockdown at two schools Monday afternoon after reports of a suspicious man in the area.
Marin transportation authority and Lyft expand $5 discount for shared ride to SMART stations
The $5-off incentive program started in September 2017 shortly after SMART began train service between Sonoma and Marin County.
San Rafael puts up signs to stop panhandling
On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.
Bicycle/pedestrian path on Richmond-San Rafael bridge to close during four day inspection
The closure is needed for worker and public safety during the inspections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27-30, the agency said.
San Rafael homeowner shoots at attempted burglary suspect
Police say the 9-1-1 call initially came in at 10:07 a.m., Friday from the 200 block of San Marino Drive in San Rafael.
San Rafael homeowner shoots at attempted burglary susepct
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'Got English?' sign found on elementary school campus in San Rafael
An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent.
Novato woman pleads guilty to wire fraud in tax return scheme
Parnian Djafarzadeh, aka Parnian Clark, aka Saundra Djafarzadeh, 42, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possessing stolen mail, filing a false claim and committing wire fraud in connection with a tax fraud scheme that ran from 2010 through 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
Assault suspect dies in highway patrol chase
A suspect in a chase involving the California Highway Patrol died in a crash late Thursday afternoon in the unincorporated Marin County community of Greenbrae, a CHP spokesperson said.
Landslide blocks right lanes of southbound US-101 in Sausalito
A landslide has blocked the right southbound lanes of US 101 in Sausalito.
Novato police seek armed robbery suspect who assaulted woman
The woman got out of her vehicle about 9:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Olive Avenue when the attacker grabbed her from behind, placed an object, possibly a knife, in her back and demanded money.
Downed power line shuts down North Bay road
Power is out to 73 customers Friday morning in Nicasio in unincorporated Marin County due to a downed power pole, according to PG&E.
Man killed by falling tree in Muir Woods identified
A 28-year-old Minnesota man killed by a falling tree Tuesday in the Muir Woods National Monument has been identified as Subhradeep Dutta, according to the Marin County coroner's office.
Credit card skimmer found at San Anselmo gas station
The illegal skimming device was found by a Marin County weights and measures inspector at the Gas & Shop gas station on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard earlier this December, county officials said.
San Anselmo police warn public about skimming devices
The warning comes after a credit card skimming device was discovered at a gas station earlier this month.
San Rafael home seriously damaged in afternoon fire
Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott
Marin County's online services help boost tax, license revenue and compliance
The implementation of online processes for the business licenses and transient occupancy taxes was a key component of the Department of Finance's five-year strategic plan.
San Quentin marathon offers inmates a sense of freedom
Aged 22 to 72, the competitors are all members of the maximum-security prison’s 1,000 Mile Club and include inmates incarcerated for rape, attempted murder and other charges.
Police step up DUI patrols around the Bay Area for holiday season
The maximum enforcement period will run through New Year's Eve.