Brush fire prompts evacuations in San Rafael
A vegetation fire briefly prompted evacuations in San Rafael Monday evening. Officials said the fire is affecting the 200 block of Highland and Summit avenues. The fire was first reported just after 10 p.m. The evacuation warning came about 10 minutes later.
Swim coach accused of seeking to pay teen for sex: San Rafael police
A 59-year-old school swim coach was arrested after responding to a fake online ad to express interest in paying a 16-year-old girl for sex, according to the San Rafael police.
San Rafael brush fire burns close to 101 freeway
At least one lane of the southbound 101 freeway in San Rafael is closed due to a nearby brush fire.
Human trafficking sting operation leads to arrests at San Rafael hotel
San Rafael police on Tuesday announced arrests stemming from a countywide human trafficking sting carried out at a hotel.
Mother's Day rally for abortion rights held in Marin County
From Berkeley to San Rafael, hundreds gathered at two Bay Area protests in support of abortion rights. Sunday's rally in San Rafael lasted for several hours outside the Marin County Civic Center.
San Rafael high school teacher was intoxicated on job, police say
A teacher in a San Rafael high school has been arrested for child endangerment after she allegedly appeared intoxicated on the job, the San Rafael police announced on Thursday.
Beloved North Bay coffee shop, a symbol of the American Dream, may be priced out
In San Rafael, a beloved coffee shop has a potentially fatal problem: landlords unwilling to renew its lease. This is an immigrant American Dream that may become a business obituary.
2 bodies found in car parked near Highway 101 in San Rafael
Two bodies were found in a car parked near a Highway 101 off-ramp in San Rafael, according to CHP.
San Rafael homeless man suing city for health problems
A man who is homeless in San Rafael has sued both the city and CalTrans, claiming that living in a camp near the freeway has caused multiple health issues.
Californians honor Cesar Chavez Day with community service
In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, communities across California on Thursday are participating in a day of community service. That includes Martha's Kitchen in San Jose, where Mayor Sam Liccardo will be handing out food.
Cesar Chavez's legacy recognized and honored by North Bay high school students
Students in the North Bay took to the streets one day ahead of Cesar Chavez Day in a symbolic march to honor the late activist’s legacy.
San Francisco educator killed in Richmond-San Rafael big-rig crash had promising life
Michael Baroja's 1988 Toyota Supra stalled while he was driving on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge going eastbound. His car caught on fire after a big rig crashed into it from behind.
Big rig engulfed in flames on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, fatal collision impacts traffic
All lanes of eastbound I-580, the lower deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, were blocked after a fiery, fatal traffic collision, according to California Highway Patrol.
Family of woman slain in San Rafael 13 years ago fights for justice
The family of a woman killed 13 years ago on this day in San Rafael is asking for help in solving this cold case.
Child arrested after threatening to harm students and staff at San Rafael school
San Rafael police say they've arrested a juvenile who posted threats against students and staff of a local middle school on social media.
Hazardous material incident at San Rafael strip mall
A person was seen pouring an unidentified substance along a sidewalk at the Northgate One mall in San Rafael, prompting a shelter in place order, according to police.
California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher
Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own.
2 women arrested after 17-year-old boy in San Rafael shot in leg
Two women were arrested on suspicion of a shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy in San Rafael.
Richmond-San Rafael water pipeline to Marin moves forward
Marin Municipal Water District moved a bit closer to a new emergency pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from the East Bay. If approved, by next summer, it would pump and carry some 8 million gallons a day over the bridge.
Northern fur seal pup almost hit by cars in San Rafael
A northern fur seal pup was rescued over the weekend in San Rafael, where the animal flapped across a road and narrowly avoided being hit by cars, police said.