Spike in wasp population prompts warning for park visitors in North Bay

State parks officials are warning about an increase in yellow jacket activity at a popular park in the Bay Area, advising people to take safety precautions.

Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes

The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.       

Novato city workers hail 3-day strike as successful, back on the job Friday

City workers in Novato went back to work Friday after a three-day strike that union leaders hailed as a success in their ongoing contract negotiations with the city. 

North Bay residents raise flood of protest against Nicasio Dam expansion

To store more water, the Marin Municipal Water District wants to use a rubber dam to raise the level of Nicasio Reservoir by about 4 and a half feet.

Complaints of neglect at Bay Area cemetery

Complaints of neglect have plagued a North Bay cemetery as congregants of the Mount Tam cemetery say they're disappointed with how the remains of their loved ones are handled.

Novato High School student killed in crash, involving driver suspected of DUI

A family is grieving after a 14-year-old Novato High School student was killed in a car crash Saturday night, while riding in a vehicle with another teenager suspected of driving under the influence.

Fairfax initiative to recall mayor and vice-mayor says it has adequate signatures

The charming hamlet of Fairfax is involved in a contentious battle over a state mandate  that towns and counties build a lot of new housing or face the steep consequence of the state ignoring local zone restrictions.        

Prayer service held for Walker family, missing in Texas floods

Hundreds of people attended a prayer service for the Walkers in Kentfield on Tuesday. We spoke with a family friend about the gathering and how the community is handling this tragedy as the search continues.

Can a Texas size flood hit California? It already has, several times

The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.

Marin County family missing after Texas floods

Three members of a Marin County family remain missing after the Texas floods from over the Fourth of July weekend.

Bay Area family missing in Texas amid deadly floods

The Walker family – Mark, Sara and Johnny – live in Marin County and were reported missing in Hunt, Texas by family members.