Sea level rise proposal for Highway 101 in Marin County
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all.
Marin sheriff gets an earful about cooperating with ICE
Hundreds of people packed into a board of supervisors meeting in Marin County Tuesday night for the annual Truth Act Forum. It's an assembly required by California law for local law enforcement to outline its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Hundreds of people packed into a board of supervisors meeting in Marin County Tuesday night for the annual Truth Act Forum. It's an assembly required by California law for local law enforcement to outline its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Napa may be becoming more 'down home' as 'local' is trending
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
The pandemic hit the Bay Area as hard as any other region, with business vacancies found in almost every main street in towns of any size. But a trend in Napa may be one solution for businesses in tourist spots where the low season is the too slow season.
Marin County flood control projects suspended
In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.
In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.
Sausalito looking for business to fill vacancies on Bridgeway
The city of Sausalito, deeply concerned about maintaining its world-class tourist image and warding off sea level rise, is planning to lure bigger retailers and restaurants without making it like every other place.
The city of Sausalito, deeply concerned about maintaining its world-class tourist image and warding off sea level rise, is planning to lure bigger retailers and restaurants without making it like every other place.
Guerneville house could collapse onto the road and other homes
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.
Wildcare's rescue and rehabilitation center to open in the fall
A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity.
A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity.
Sonoma sheriff's 'meet-and-greet' in Bodega Bay becomes immigration forum
Protesters confronted the Sonoma County sheriff at a meet-and-greet event on Wednesday. They demand he stop opposing a non-collaboration with ICE ordinance that passed.
Protesters confronted the Sonoma County sheriff at a meet-and-greet event on Wednesday. They demand he stop opposing a non-collaboration with ICE ordinance that passed.
License plate-reading cameras getting safeguards in Mill Valley
The city of Mill Valley became the last town along the North Bay's Highway 101 to adopt license plate reader technology. But with stories of the technology being used by the federal government as part of its immigration crackdown, the technology is under scrutiny.
The city of Mill Valley became the last town along the North Bay's Highway 101 to adopt license plate reader technology. But with stories of the technology being used by the federal government as part of its immigration crackdown, the technology is under scrutiny.
Santa Rosa Rose Parade canceled: for how long?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
San Rafael's unpermitted food vendors may get a park to legally set up shop
A story we did last spring is helping illegal food vendors in San Rafael, become legal without giving up any of their proud culture. Soon, a lot of illegal food vendors will be able to cook and cash in, not under the cloud of a bust.
A story we did last spring is helping illegal food vendors in San Rafael, become legal without giving up any of their proud culture. Soon, a lot of illegal food vendors will be able to cook and cash in, not under the cloud of a bust.
Highway 101 commute hours shortened in Marin and Sonoma counties
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
Marin County authorities step up intersection enforcement after 19-year-old's death
A small double roadside memorial for 19-year-old Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente is near the intersection of San Pedro Point Road and Summit Avenue in unincorporated Marin County.
A small double roadside memorial for 19-year-old Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente is near the intersection of San Pedro Point Road and Summit Avenue in unincorporated Marin County.
Napa building boom aims to bring more Wine Country visitors
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Though there are economic doldrums in Wine Country, Napa is expecting big things in the coming two to three years. Napa’s once heavily earthquake-damaged city center is being reborn. That means, one of the world's most famous small cities is getting a major facelift.
Bay Area man dies from suspected mushroom poisoning
Sonoma County has issued an urgent health warning regarding wild mushrooms, which are sprouting up across the entire Bay Area, posing extreme danger to people of all ages and their pets.
Sonoma County has issued an urgent health warning regarding wild mushrooms, which are sprouting up across the entire Bay Area, posing extreme danger to people of all ages and their pets.
Trump administration sues 2 Bay Area cities over natural gas ban
The cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma are facing a lawsuit by the Trump administration over their decision to ban natural gas in most new buildings.
The cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma are facing a lawsuit by the Trump administration over their decision to ban natural gas in most new buildings.
King tides bring major flooding to Greenbrae
Low-lying Greenbrae in Marin County experienced extensive flooding on Friday due to a combination of king tides, intense rains and winds.
Low-lying Greenbrae in Marin County experienced extensive flooding on Friday due to a combination of king tides, intense rains and winds.
Three rescued after boat capsizes in the North Bay
For the second time in the past couple of months, first responders rescued passengers on a boat that overturned in Tomales Bay near Dillon Beach.
For the second time in the past couple of months, first responders rescued passengers on a boat that overturned in Tomales Bay near Dillon Beach.
North Bay animal activist begins 90-day jail sentence
An advocate for farm animal rights will spend the rest of the holidays in jail for her role in the taking of four chickens from a poultry processing plant.
An advocate for farm animal rights will spend the rest of the holidays in jail for her role in the taking of four chickens from a poultry processing plant.
Santa Rosa to have Tubbs Fire memorial at last
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.