San Rafael Facebook Live Killer Ruled Insane, Sent to Psych Ward
A Marin County jury found Tonantzyn Beltran not guilty by reason of insanity in her mother’s 2024 killing; the judge ordered her committed for psychiatric treatment.
Mill Valley On Edge As Autistic Teen Henry Vanishes Near Community Center
A 14-year-old boy with autism wandered from a group program and was last seen near Mill Valley's community center; police have asked residents to be on the lookout.
San Rafael Dredge Horror: Routine Fix Cited In Fire That Killed Mariner
An NTSB report found a maintenance lapse led to an engine-room blaze aboard the Dutra dredge Stuyvesant, killing a crew member and causing major damage.
Pre-Dawn Motorcycle Death Chokes Golden Gate Bridge Approach
A motorcycle collision on southbound US‑101 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza left one person dead early Wednesday. CHP and Marin agencies are investigating.
Dramatic Cliffside Chopper Rescue Yanks Hikers From Point Reyes Ledge
CHP air crews hoisted two hikers from a steep cliff near Pelican Lake at Point Reyes; both were taken to an awaiting ambulance. Crews urged hikers to plan for changing weather.
UPDATE: Hillside Inferno Rocks Sausalito’s Josephine Street Apartments
A two-alarm fire damaged a three-story Sausalito hillside apartment Monday; no injuries were reported, but several residents were displaced and investigators are on scene.
Solo Smashup On Point Reyes‑Petaluma Road Topples Power Lines, Shuts Key Coastal Cut‑Through
A solo-vehicle crash toppled power lines on Point Reyes‑Petaluma Road, closing the route overnight and prompting CHP to ask drivers to avoid the area.
Morning Crosswalk Horror Claims San Rafael Woman On Point San Pedro Road
A woman was killed Wednesday after being struck while crossing Point San Pedro Road near San Rafael. CHP says the driver was not arrested and the investigation remains active.
Novato Drug House Bust Nets 71-Year-Old Mom And Son, Deputies Say
Marin County detectives arrested a 71-year-old Novato woman and her son after a search turned up more than 3.5 pounds of cocaine, several other drugs and hundreds of tablets.
Daylight Bike Tragedy On Marin’s San Antonio Road Near Petaluma
A bicyclist was killed Friday on rural San Antonio Road after being struck by an SUV; CHP says the driver attempted CPR and is cooperating with investigators.
Santa Rosa Man, 78, Dies Weeks After Sheriff’s SUV Broadsides His Car
A Santa Rosa man injured in an October crash with a sheriff's vehicle later died, a coroner found. County and CHP investigators are reviewing the case.
Novato Lender Vanishes, Leaving Locals Fearing $100 Million Hit
More than 100 investors say distributions stopped after Novato-based Pacific Private Money abruptly shut its office, and Marin prosecutors have opened a probe. Former partners and court records allege irregular transfers and a push toward arbitration.
Cosby Faces Trial in Santa Monica Over 1972 Assault Claim
A civil trial opened Monday in Santa Monica as Donna Motsinger accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in 1972; deposition excerpts are expected to be central.
Cops Nab Suspect After Late-Night Ransacking At Mill Valley’s Mount Carmel Church
Mill Valley police arrested a 29-year-old after they say he broke into and damaged Our Lady of Mount Carmel; authorities say hate-crime allegations are under review.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked As DNA Links Suspect To 1966 Murder
San Rafael police say modern DNA testing has tied Laurel James Switzer to the 1966 killing of Marjorie Rudolph. Investigators credit Othram and a grant from Season of Justice for the breakthrough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.









































