200K without power as PG&E continues restoration efforts

PG&E continued it's ongoing effort to restore power to all customers impacted by the unprecedented blackout. 

UCSF researchers sift through garbage in parking lots to find out what teens are inhaling

The “garbology” study, published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality weekly report, also highlighted differences among students with different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Timeline: When will PG&E turn off power in your area?

PG&E said the delayed outages began in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz County just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The process is expected to continue through midnight. 

Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages

Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.

PG&E site still down with power shutoff underway

With PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff underway Wednesday morning, for the second straight day the utility's website is not accessible for customers to find out the latest information about the shutoff.

Marin County gets grant for "Jaws of Life" extrication tools

Marin County has received a $190,000 grant to purchase five extrication devices known as "the jaws of life" to first responders in west Marin.

Beto O?Rourke doubles down on vow to seize assault weapons
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Beto O'Rourke is campaigning in the Bay Area. The Democratic candidate for president made two stops in Marin on Wednesday at San Quentin State Prison and at a private fundraiser. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports he is doubling down on his vow to seize assault weapons.

Mill Valley bank robbery suspect flees on bike, sought by police

Police released a surveillance photo of a man suspected of robbing a Mill Valley bank and then fleeing on a bicycle Saturday morning. About 10 a.m., the suspect presented a note to a teller at the Wells Fargo bank branch at 525 Miller Ave., demanding money and saying that no one would be hurt, police said. Witnesses told police that no weapons were seen.

San Rafael mayor keeping flags at half-staff until there?s gun control action
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The mayor of San Rafael says city flags will remain at half staff, until there's action on gun reform. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Mayor Gary Phillips says a few days after the shootings, flags elsewhere went back to normal.

Emaciated bobcat quarantined, lunged at Marin Co. hikers, was likely starving
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Wildlife officials say an emaciated bobcat that lunged and bit hikers on a Fairfax trail in Marin County was likely starving. The cat, covered in fleas and ticks has been quarantined. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

San Rafael Yacht Harbor tenants upset homeless people are using their showers
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In the North Bay, a surge of homeless people are attracted to an unlikely spot--the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. They're apparently using the showers that are supposed to be for tenants only. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Flavored tobacco ban considered in San Rafael
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San Rafael is trying to determine the best way to keep tobacco products out of the hands of kids. The City Council met late night Monday to decide if they should restrict sales of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Point Reyes: Protected fur seal killed in mauling by off-leash dog
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A dog attacked and killed a protected seal on a federal beach and authorities want to find the owner responsible. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

San Rafael: Mother of 2 dies from overdose of synthetic opioid
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A mother of two children in the North Bay died last weekend after snorting a synthetic opioid she thought was cocaine. Police in San Rafael are now issuing a warning about the drug known as "pinky." KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Honoring survivors vigil in San Rafael
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It's an annual campaign across the country to prevent the abuse of adults and children. In Marin County that means assuring undocumented victims that they should report too abuse too. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.

Release the report protests around the Bay
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Protests were held in Oakland and San Rafael Thursday, nearly two weeks after special prosecutor Mueller's team delivered its report on President Trump and his 2016 campaign. They are newly energized in their call for a more complete release of the Mueller report. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.