San Rafael Tinted-Window Stop Turns Into Gun And Meth Bust
A San Rafael traffic stop for illegally tinted windows turned up a loaded .22, 58 rounds and about 54.7 grams of suspected meth; a 33‑year‑old man was booked on multiple charges.
Bystanders Tackle Knife-Wielding Man In Downtown San Rafael Scare
A 31-year-old man was arrested after an alleged knife confrontation in downtown San Rafael; bystanders detained him until police arrived. No injuries were reported.
San Rafael High Rocked as Drama Teacher Nabbed in Alleged Sex Case With Minor
A San Rafael High drama teacher was arrested May 20 after detectives say an investigation uncovered an illegal relationship with a minor. The district says counselors are available.
Cornelia Avenue Shut Down As Mill Valley Firefighters Battle House Blaze
A residential structure fire on Cornelia Avenue forced roadblocks at Summit and Lovell on Saturday; Mill Valley PD issued a Nixle advisory and crews remained on scene.
San Quentin ‘Peanut Butter’ Janitor Admits Running Meth Pipeline to Inmates
A former San Quentin janitor pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after investigators say they found meth and cannabis hidden in a hollowed-out peanut butter jar. Prosecutors say the scheme ran from 2019 to 2024 and generated six-figure proceeds.
Title IX Firestorm Hits College Of Marin Over Harassment Claim
A College of Marin professor is under Title IX investigation after a student filed a sexual‑harassment complaint; a closed hearing is scheduled for May 22.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked: Marin Jury Nails Idaho Man For 1973 Murder
A jury convicted 77‑year‑old Michael E. Mullen in the 1973 San Rafael killing of Nina Fischer after DNA evidence reopened the cold case. Sentencing is set for June 10.
Novato Hit-and-Run Horror as Cops Hunt Driver Who Left 8-Year-Old in the Street
Novato police are looking for the driver who struck an 8-year-old bicyclist at Vineyard Road and Sutro Avenue. Authorities urge anyone with video or witness information to contact them.
Rancho Shazam Scam: Marin Judge Jails Contractor In Greenbrae Mortgage Ripoff
A Marin County judge handed a two‑year jail term after prosecutors say a man used a Greenbrae resident’s identity in a mortgage fraud scheme that drained six figures.
San Anselmo Seizure Tasing Slap Costs Cops $3.15 Million
Central Marin will pay $3.15M after a San Anselmo man says officers tased him while he suffered a grand mal seizure; the settlement renews scrutiny of training and oversight.












