Marin Attorney Sues DA After Three Prosecution Attempts Fail
A Marin defense attorney says prosecutors pursued felony charges against him three times over a disputed $3,000 payment. Now he is suing the DA’s office in federal court.
San Rafael Police Order Evacuation At Westamerica Bank Headquarters
San Rafael police ordered an evacuation at Westamerica Bank headquarters Wednesday morning and warned people to avoid Mission and B streets. Officials had not yet disclosed what prompted the alert.
Mill Valley Hillside Brush Blaze Creeps Toward Homes Before Crews Stop It Cold
A vegetation fire burned along Hillside Avenue in Mill Valley Monday and scorched about 1.5 acres near homes before crews stopped forward progress. No evacuations were ordered.
Cops Say San Anselmo Octogenarian Tried To Kill Roommate With Hammer
An 82-year-old San Anselmo man was arrested and booked on attempted murder charges after police say he attacked his roommate with a hammer. A Marin judge set a plea hearing for Aug. 4.
Marin Firefighters Torch San Rafael Hillside In High-Heat Training Drill
Marin County crews ran a controlled burn in San Rafael Saturday to reduce fuels and give firefighters live-fire training as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk.
Late-Night Jail Death In Santa Rosa Triggers Marin Coroner Probe
A man detained at the Sonoma County jail was found unresponsive and later died; Marin County’s coroner has launched an independent investigation. Details remain limited.
Cops Swoop In On Armed Driver In Stolen Subaru After San Rafael Plate Hit
San Rafael police say an automated plate reader flagged a stolen Subaru Monday; officers recovered a loaded handgun and booked the driver on multiple felonies.












