Studio formerly owned and led by George Lucas faces lease expiration
The Bay Area could lose one of the birthplaces of modern filmmaking, a movie studio that very few people even know exists.
1 injured in parking lot shooting in San Rafael, suspects at large
One person was injured after an early Sunday morning shooting at a Safeway in San Rafael, police announced.
San Rafael is the latest Bay Area city to consider adding license plate readers
More license plate readers may soon be coming to San Rafael's streets after the city council supported a plan to install the cameras due to an increase in crime.
San Rafael considers adding license plate readers
More license plate readers may soon be coming to San Rafael's streets after the city council supported a plan to install the cameras due to an increase in crime. License plate readers are becoming more common in Bay Area cities.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopens after standoff ends, person rescued
All eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge reopened just after 7 a.m. Saturday after a standoff with someone experiencing a mental health emergency ended, authorities say.
People stuck on San Rafael bridge during standoff get creative with time
Commuters stuck on the San Rafael bridge for hours during a standoff Friday had to get creative with the time. There was juggling, skateboarding, dog walking, and much more.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path still underutilized as test run nears end
A four-year program set to conclude in November will determine the worthiness of a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in the Bay Area.
San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in San Rafael plane crash
Federal investigators are looking into a plane crash that killed one person and injured another in San Rafael Saturday night.
San Rafael support dog 'Buddy' feared stolen
Arend Dittmer posted dozens of “lost dog" flyers in downtown San Rafael – searching for his dog “Buddy" The one-year-old Cavapoo was allegedly stolen outside of Bank of America on Fourth Street Friday afternoon.
Rescued baby red-tailed hawk returned to nest in Golden Gate Park
When a baby red-tailed hawk fell out of a nest in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park last month, it would take five days and a few humans to get it back home.
DA charges San Rafael police officers after bloody arrest of day laborer
Two San Rafael police officers associated with a bloody arrest last summer are being charged with assault and making false statements, the Marin County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening people along San Rafael trail with gun
A man is under arrest for pointing a gun at a number of people on a popular trail in San Rafael and firing the gun into the air.
Black bear caught on camera wandering in San Rafael yard
One homeowner in Marin County received a bit of a surprise early Tuesday morning when a young black bear was spotted slowly walking right through her yard.
San Rafael approves new police oversight board in wake of bloody arrest
The San Rafael City Council this week unanimously approved the creation of a new police oversight board in the wake of the bloody arrest of a man last year that sparked outcry from the community.
Marin County DA reduces charges in Junipero Serra statue vandalism; protest ensues
Catholics of Marin said the five defendants should face felony charges for defacing and pulling down a statue of Saint Junipero Serra that was in front of Mission San Rafael.
Longtime San Rafael police lieutenant on decertification list for 'egregious acts'
A longtime San Rafael police lieutenant was put on the state's decertification list for "egregious or repeated acts that violate the law."
San Rafael security guard breaks up violent carjacking attempt: police
San Rafael police are commending a security guard at a shopping center for intervening during a violent carjacking attempt and catching the alleged suspect.
Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.