Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
Drone pilot helps rescue family's lost dog in Petaluma
An Alaskan family's tragedy was turned into triumph thanks to a committed community and an unlikely techno-wiz hero, all looking for a lost dog named Crash.
Bird flu causes Sonoma County farm to euthanize 57,000 ducks
A Sonoma County duck farm is being forced to destroy tens of thousands of ducks that have been or will be infected by a highly-contagious bird flu. The same farm was hit by the disease two years ago when infected migratory wild birds made contact with domesticated farm animals.
Costco gas station plan moves forward in this North Bay community
Almost five years after it was first proposed, Costco is still pursuing a long-delayed project to put a huge gasoline station at its Novato warehouse.
Novato city councilman's legacy draws large crowd
At a time when politicians are held in low regard, more than 200 people showed up at a memorial in Novato City Council Chambers. More than 200 attendees came to express their love and respect for 65-year-old Councilman Mark Milberg
San Rafael's innovative attempt to solve the homeless crises
The City of San Rafael, with lots of help from Marin County and the state, have acquired a property which they say will go from a truly decent temporary shelter to truly affordable permanent housing.
One Bay Area town is improving traffic with AI – here's how it works
One intersection in the North Bay sees 65,000 cars per day. AI is speeding things up during the evening commute, literally.
Observances on second anniversary of Hamas deadly attack on Israel
At the Healdsburg Plaza Gazebo on Tuesday night, we saw prayers of mourning, praise, and remembrance for those in Israel who died in the October 7th attack, exactly two years ago.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Mill Valley Film Festival's first film is by an Academy Award winner
The Mill Valley Film Festival opened tonight and will run to October 12th at various theaters in Mill Valley, San Rafael, Larkspur, and Berkeley.
Bolinas Post Office back in business after 948 days
The somewhat remote and tiny town of Bolinas, population of about twelve hundred, lost its post office almost three years ago. Many folks thought it was gone for good until some relentless people got folks involved in a way the Postal Service could not ignore.
Pumpkin patches are coming to the North Bay this fall
This weekend, plenty of pumpkin patches premiere in California and across the nation. KTVU had the pleasure of pursuing them from Petaluma to Napa.
A major clue in Pickett Fire's origins handed to CAL FIRE
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
Santa Rosa rally scorns Supreme Court ICE ruling
On September 18, a National Day of Action, the Graton Day Labor Center organized day laborers and domestic workers to hold a rally and vigil at Santa Rosa's Old Courthouse Square. The grievances: federal violations of civil rights at the hands of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Why this Bay Area coastal town is 'particularly vulnerable' to rising sea levels
The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than this world-famous coastal town outside of San Francisco.
Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Pickett Fire is out but rain danger lies ahead
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
Marin City's major public housing renovations leave some residents with doubts
Residents of Golden Gate Village met Monday evening to discuss a federal lawsuit they filed to address their deplorable housing situation and to react to the Marin Housing Authority's plan to completely renovate their hamlet neighboring Sausalito.
Vintner's choice: Rip up the vineyard or let grapes die on the vine?
Coming off a very tough 2024, the wine industry is finding 2025 to to be another year of fewer drinkers and slower sales.
New parking system is causing headaches and confusion
The city of San Anselmo has a parking problem. Not a lack of spaces, or drivers ignoring parking regulations — it's paying for a spot in the city's popular commercial neighborhoods.