SMART Train Larkspur expansion opens, now goes to the Golden Gate Ferry

17 years after it was conceived, and just over two years since it was originally built, SMART Train's Larkspur Ferry Station was dedicated and opened Friday.

Sausalito Art Festival on hiatus after 67 years

The Sausalito Art Festival has been a staple for nearly 70 years, but one of the Bay Area's oldest and most anticipated art events will not return not year—possibly never.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at two SMART train stations next week

The Larkspur Station ceremony is 1 p.m. Dec. 13 followed by festivities and refreshments at the Marin Country Mart at 2257 Larkspur Circle across from the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. 

Car thief arrested after license plate reader cameras tip-off police

The sole occupant of that 2005 Lexus, Chelsie Erkel, 28, was arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle, narcotics found in the car and for possessing counterfeit currency, Sausalito police said.

84-year-old woman dies in Novato house fire

Fire chief Bill Tyler said firefighters had to sift through a lot of her belongings to get the fire under contro.

Deer in San Anselmo gets antlers tangled in Christmas lights

A deer in San Anselmo got in on the festive holiday spirit. It all happened by accident when the buck's antlers got tangled in Christmas lights last week. 

Drug detection K-9, comfort dog joining San Rafael police department

The 20-month-old Shepinois K-9 Jesko and Blue, a 2-1/2-year old Labrador Golden Retriever mix and retired Guide Dog for the Blind will be welcomed to the Police Department at the City Council meeting Monday. 

Chemical spill at Tam High pool prompts shelter in place

Officials ordered a shelter-in-place on Tuesday after a chemical spill at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley.

Marin County parcel tax for wildfire prevention headed to March ballot

The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution to authorize the ballot item and an ordinance to levy the tax for 10 years. 

HOV lanes officially open on stretch of Hwy 101 between Marin & Sonoma Counties

(BCN) -- A 4.2-mile stretch of high-occupancy vehicle lanes on northbound U.S. Highway 101 between Marin and Sonoma counties will officially open on Saturday.