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.

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.

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. 

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.

Mobile home park residents fight for their legal rights

The residents of one of the Bay Area's most affordable mobile home parks want to give the city a half million dollars a year for decades to but buy the park that they are entitled to purchase, But realistically, they will have paid for it twice.

Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control

The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up.  Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.