'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The maximum enforcement period will run through New Year's Eve.
Young student at San Rafael school dies in accident on playground
A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.
A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.
Bay Area Guide Dogs star in new Disney+ docuseries
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.
Waitress receives $800 tip, shares the wealth with co-workers
A Bay Area waitress received an $800 tip from a group of women and shared the wealth with her co-workers.
A Bay Area waitress received an $800 tip from a group of women and shared the wealth with her co-workers.
Henry Lee reports.
Sex offender arrested for inappropriately touching students
A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.
A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.
71-year-old man arrested for shooting friend at Christmas party in San Rafael
Police received calls at 1:30 a.m. about shots fired in the 100 block of C Street.
Police received calls at 1:30 a.m. about shots fired in the 100 block of C Street.