CHP H‑32 and local fire crews hoisted a stranded hiker off Marin's Yolanda Trail and airlifted them to a waiting ambulance.

A Larkspur-based auto group wants to buy several Canal-area lots to expand Volvo sales and service; a Zoning Administrator hearing is set for Dec. 3.

Belvedere will rehear a $300,000 construction penalty tied to a years‑long remodel at 339 Golden Gate Ave after a judge found the council’s written findings insufficient. The special meeting is set for Wednesday morning.

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.

El Tucan Tacos and Beer has opened on the San Rafael waterfront, bringing charbroiled Tijuana‑style tacos, new seafood tacos and eight local beers on tap. The former Pier 15 space now seats roughly 120 indoors and out.

Daniel Andreas San Diego, accused in 2003 Bay Area pipe bombings, is contesting extradition from the UK after a London hearing heard key evidence.

Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.

A coalition led by Ritter Center and Marin VOAD is planning pop‑up inclement‑weather shelters to cover gaps in the county’s severe‑weather program. Organizers say the move aims to reduce preventable harm among people sleeping outside.

AIM and Marin County finalized a 40-year lease to place the Marin Farmers Market on the Civic Center’s 3.7‑acre Christmas‑tree lot, with construction set to start in 2026 and a mid‑2027 opening planned.

Nurses at MarinHealth plan a Dec. 12 informational picket, saying understaffing and proposed benefit changes threaten patient care as contract talks continue.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

A nonpartisan report warns California could face a more than $1.8B shortfall next year as cap‑and‑trade receipts fall short of new fixed spending rules. Lawmakers may have to trim programs or shift costs.

State health officials say TRE House magic mushroom gummies, bars and syrup tested positive for illegal psychedelic compounds and should not be eaten.

Sausalito’s council voted to pair objective design standards with a ViewSync tool that measures how much new buildings can block iconic Bay vistas. The move creates numeric caps for view loss and a faster permit path for compliant projects.

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.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

Corte Madera’s Planning Commission forwarded changes to the town’s SB9 lot‑split rules, trimming local review and technical requirements to comply with state law.

College of Marin is ending its Library Textbook Program as the library readies a move to a new student center. Faculty and students are split over how course materials will be managed next term.

Sausalito violinist Sydney Li‑Jenkins, 15, was named a 2026 YoungArts winner, earning national mentorship and performance opportunities.

Consultant data and local organizers say closing Ross’s Station 18 has lengthened engine and ambulance response times, and neighbors are pushing a ballot fix.

Tenants at the RV Park of San Rafael sued Harmony Communities, alleging unlawful evictions and retaliatory rent hikes and asking a court to protect local rent‑control rights.

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.

Bay Lights 360 will relight the Bay Bridge next March with 50,000 LEDs and broader visibility across the Bay.

The California Transportation Commission allocated $28.48M to replace the century‑old "Green Bridge" at Point Reyes Station, pushing the Lagunitas Creek replacement toward construction in 2026.

A Home Depot employee blocked a man who allegedly chased shoppers with a box cutter in San Rafael; police arrested him and charged him with felony assault.

Farmhouse Artisan Market opened Petaluma’s first in-person cannabis storefront last week, converting a seven-year delivery service into a visible shop on North McDowell. The opening follows a 2024 City Council vote to allow three storefront dispensaries.

A man was fatally stabbed in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood Tuesday night. Police say motive is unknown and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A new California law requires landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator for most leases starting Jan. 1, 2026, and sets recall and repair deadlines.

A nonprofit developer wants to convert a downtown, city-owned lot into about 56 affordable apartments, with half reserved as permanent supportive housing. City council met behind closed doors but left negotiations unresolved.

After 61 years, Rio Vista’s Point announced it will close; owners blamed failed lease talks and high costs as the property is listed for sale.

Novato’s council upheld an appeals‑board order keeping the 14‑unit Romar Court building red‑tagged; tenants remain displaced while the owner pursues repairs.

A Civic Lens poll of 400 likely voters puts Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop early California governor polling, but strategists say a large undecided vote keeps the race fluid.

BioMarin will buy Amicus for roughly $4.8 billion, folding two marketed rare‑disease drugs into its portfolio as the companies eye a Q2 2026 close. The agreement is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Mill Valley will pay property owners up to $14,000 to rent vacant or underused units to local workers in a one‑year pilot. The program sets rent and income caps and is administered by Placemate.

A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

A wildfire dubbed the North Fire was reported on federal parkland in Marin on Thursday. Officials have released few details as crews monitor the blaze.

An interactive Chronicle database compiles thousands of California inspection reports and flags possible patient-harm incidents. What Bay Area patients should know before choosing care.

After months of permits and upgrades, Papermill Creek Saloon cleared county inspections and its new owner aims to have beer flowing by New Year's Eve. Live music will follow and a grand reopening is planned for January or February.

High-resolution maps show thousands of Sausalito parcels on steep, landslide-prone slopes; city staff say the data provides the technical footing to propose a hillside ordinance in 2026.

Serenity at Larkspur, a 342‑unit complex, sold after default on municipal bonds. City reports warn taxpayers lost roughly $3M a year while the project underperformed.

Marin Water won board approval to replace two leaky pipeline crossings over San Geronimo Creek. Construction is planned for late summer with wildlife safeguards.

A new California law requires most store‑bought corn tortillas and masa products to be fortified with folic acid starting next week, with small bakers exempted. Officials say the aim is to reduce neural‑tube birth defects.

Corte Madera approved up to $335,000 to replace the fenced Town Park playground. The project combines a nearly $83K grant with town funds and could begin in February.

Rain returns Wednesday through the weekend while king tides Wed–Sun raise coastal flood risk. A cold advisory hits early Tuesday and winds may pick up late week.

Novato ended formal talks with residents over the Marin Valley mobile‑home park. The city says offers couldn't guarantee long-term affordability.

BAHFA approved a preservation deal for the Meridian on 400 Canal St., converting at least 60 units to affordable homes and funding repairs.

A December UC Merced report links summer immigration enforcement to a 2.9% drop in California private‑sector employment — roughly 447,000 jobs lost, with noncitizen workers hit hardest.

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.

A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

The Trident, Sausalito’s long-running waterfront restaurant, quietly closed on New Year’s Eve after 127 years. Owner Bob Freeman cited slow tourism, rising costs and a failed sale.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

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.

Sausalito has drafted about 60 paving projects covering major corridors and neighborhood streets, with estimates and a Jan. 31 council review.

A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

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.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

Masked robbers struck Gold Rush Jewelers in Novato Monday evening; a stolen Infiniti was later found abandoned and police are asking for tips.

November brought modest job gains to the Bay Area and California, but year‑to‑date totals through November still show net losses. The rebound is tentative.

A Sonoma man was sentenced to 12 years, 8 months after a 2020 DUI crash that killed a Sausalito driver; the case was delayed for years by competency hearings. Prosecutors urged the maximum term.

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.

The Spanish Table’s Clement Street shop has been closed since November and now faces an unlawful detainer for nearly $25,000 in unpaid rent, leaving a hole for Spanish imports. Neighbors and chefs are watching court filings for clues about whether the shelves will return.

Researchers warn H5N1 that ravaged seals abroad could threaten northern elephant seals on California beaches as teams ramp up testing, surveillance and small vaccine trials. Local parks urge visitors to keep their distance.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

A 17‑story, 180‑foot proposal at 700 Irwin would add 200 apartments — including 30 affordable units — and set off debate over traffic, density and state housing deadlines.

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.

The Sierra Club sued the Interior Department, saying it withheld FOIA records about Secretarial Order 3431 and a QR-code review that led to removed park signage. The case could force disclosure of internal emails and visitor comments.

Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

Nearly 100 people packed the Marin supervisors’ chamber on Tuesday to demand a debate over the county’s participation in a federal program tied to ICE. Activists say oversight and a petition of thousands should force action.

New numbers and local reporting show zero confirmed suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge in the second half of 2025 after stainless‑steel nets were completed. Officials and research advocates call the early results a major win for means‑restriction efforts.

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.

AI‑era fortunes from the Bay Area are driving all‑cash purchases of second homes across Napa, Monterey and the Central Coast.

Monday is serving up a lukewarm 56-degree bowl of gray soup, but you’d better find your umbrella before Tuesday night’s rain attempt. It’s a classic January slog, though there's a 62-degree light at the end of this tunnel if we can just make it to Saturday.

Mill Valley police and search volunteers are looking for 72-year-old Judy Gilbert, last seen Sunday near the Mill Valley Golf Course.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

A City of San Rafael feasibility study lays out three expensive paths to shield the Canal — walls, a tidal gate or land‑raising — and urges quick fixes to buy time.

A voicemail threat forced Redwood, San Andreas and Tamiscal high schools in Larkspur to cancel classes and evacuate Thursday morning.

High tides could push minor flooding into low-lying bayshore areas; dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected through Monday morning.

Bay Area residents formed a human chain on the Golden Gate Bridge on Jan. 31 to show solidarity with protesters in Iran amid reports of a deadly crackdown.

Minor bayshore flooding possible during Sunday’s late-morning high tide; dangerous surf and sneaker waves expected through Monday.

Sunny and mild in Marin with a short Coastal Flood Advisory this morning; avoid driving through bayside standing water during the high tide window.

Patchy morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory could slow North Bay commutes. Sunny afternoons and warmer midweek expected.

Patchy fog this morning and hazardous surf into tonight. Coastal Flood Advisory may affect low-lying bayshore areas around midday.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

An appeals court sided with Tiburon and reversed a lower court order over a contested nine‑acre parcel, leaving the town’s program EIR intact while sending narrow CEQA questions back for review.

Caltrans reports nearly 600 encampments cleared and 27,000 cubic yards of debris removed across the Bay Area, with Santa Clara county accounting for 223 sites.

Tiburon restaurateur Conor Flaherty is buying Larkspur’s Silver Peso; the shuttered dive bar should reopen once repairs and a liquor-license transfer are completed.

Sausalito officials say sandbags and portable pumps kept key waterfront roads dry during a recent king-tide cycle. Leaders warn the measures are a stopgap as higher tides return.

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.

A newly opened 547‑acre Sonoma Coast preserve is overflowing into the Bodega Harbour neighborhood, prompting town halls and possible 'No Parking' rules. Neighbors want quick fixes.

Gray whales have been seen in San Francisco Bay weeks earlier than usual; researchers are tracking the visitors and training mariners to reduce ship strikes.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Marin Republicans flagged dozens of alleged “dead” voters from last November’s Prop. 50 tally; the county’s registrar says a review found only a few deceased records and no votes cast after death.

BAAQMD’s Clean HEET grants will pay homeowners up to $10,500 to replace wood or pellet stoves with electric heat pumps; applications are open through July 14, 2026.

Members of the Gallaher family underwrote 15,000 copies of an anti‑SMART book and mailed them across the North Bay as a June 2, 2026 sales‑tax renewal approaches.

An ambitious regional triennial titled "Around Here" will link 80+ Bay Area arts organizations in March–June 2027. Expect a mobile hub, weekend 'Spotlight' programs and a new grant fund.

A Bolinas citizens group filed an alternative petition to protect Duxbury Reef that emphasizes education, signage and adaptive management instead of a full fishing ban. State staff will review competing filings ahead of regional hearings this spring.

Two Sonoma women turned survival into a support network that helped deliver courtroom testimony as Nathan Chasing Horse heads to sentencing on March 11.

Experts at a San Rafael forum warned that a shortage of homes and reliable child care is already constraining Marin employers and slowing economic growth.

A 50-year-old man was found shot on Highway 37 in Novato Saturday; police say he’s in critical condition but is expected to survive and are seeking tips.

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.

Paris Baguette announced two new North Bay cafés in Novato and Vallejo, with work already underway at the Novato site as the chain expands in the U.S. market.

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.

Southern Marin Fire Chief Chris Tubbs will retire July 1, 2026, after more than 47 years in the fire service. The district’s board says it will run an open search for his successor.

San Rafael approved project‑management and design contracts to ready a 65‑cabin interim shelter at 350 Merrydale, even as neighbors press legal challenges and funding questions.

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.

Wastewater scans and public‑health data show human metapneumovirus rising in parts of Northern California. The virus can cause a seal‑like 'barking' cough in young children.

An SF Chronicle tract‑level map ranks Bay Area neighborhoods by how evenly incomes are spread, highlighting surprising pockets of mix and entrenched zones of wealth or poverty.

A Novato man was arrested Wednesday after an alleged kidnapping of a 3‑year‑old. The child was found safe and the suspect is held on $500,000 bail.

A CHIS briefing shows food insecurity among Bay Area low‑income adults jumped sharply in 2024, with county rates varying widely and charities shifting operations.

An Oakland man was stopped at San Quentin when police served a murder warrant linking him to a May 2022 killing, authorities report. He now faces murder, robbery and gun charges.

City Real Estate merged with two Marin brokerages and leased a Kentfield office, positioning the firm to sharply boost Marin sales this year.

The First Partner’s films are named in state guidance while nonprofit filings and watchdog reports show six‑figure pay and related‑party contracts that parents and advocates say need explaining.

Fourteen Bay Area residents were charged after authorities say they used Montana registrations and fake documents to hide more than $20M in luxury‑car purchases and avoid about $1.8M in taxes.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.

Marin County was named one of California’s inaugural CARE Champions, a state nod tied to CARE Court activity and new funding for treatment and housing.

Neighbors and the developer struck a settlement that caps commuting students and narrows the Seminary at Strawberry plan, clearing a path to a March 30 Planning Commission review. The deal also raises questions about displacement and relocation for current renters.

Oak Hill would reserve 135 apartments for teachers, school staff and county employees on state land near San Quentin; county financing moves are under way.

A Mill Valley Middle School world‑languages teacher was placed on leave after a parent complaint flagged social‑media posts parents say promoted violence and targeted protected groups.

An approved methodology and a UC Berkeley‑led equity study will gather counters, surveys and community workshops to decide the long‑term future of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge path.

Brief internet outages hit the Bay Area on March 16, with Xfinity customers among those reporting dropouts and monitoring sites flagging wider spikes.

Longtime Reason editor Brian Doherty died after a fall at Battery Yates in the Marin Headlands. He was 57 and was known for Radicals for Capitalism.

A dead gray whale was found near the Golden Gate Bridge and towed to Angel Island for a necropsy. Scientists will test tissue samples to determine cause.

Phase 1 of Golden Gate Village’s renovation is funded and set for May 2026; residents face temporary relocation and questions about long‑term affordability.

Marin County detectives arrested a 26-year-old this week and recovered a FedEx delivery valued at about $60,000 after license‑plate scans and a FedEx driver's tip.

Marin County says the 2,000‑seat Veterans' Memorial Auditorium will reopen in January 2027 after completing the first phase of renovations. The county approved an $18.9M upgrade to modernize systems and accessibility.

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.

Two costly fixes are on the table to protect a flood-prone stretch of Highway 101 near Marin City: tidal barriers at Richardson Bay or elevated roadways plus pumps and floodwalls. Planners say either route will take years and money to build.

Golfery of Marin will open in San Rafael this summer, pairing five indoor simulator bays with co‑working rooms and self‑pour drinks. Soft opening is targeted for late June.

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.

Bay Area redwoods are showing thinning crowns and brown foliage as summertime fog and water supplies shrink. Scientists and conservation groups warn coordinated protection and restoration are needed.

A regional transit overhaul launches April 12, boosting SMART trains and retooling Golden Gate buses along Highway 101 to speed trips and improve connections.

Wastewater surveillance shows rotavirus rising across Northern California; parents are urged to watch infants for dehydration and discuss vaccines with clinicians.

Tamalpais trustees will debate a campuswide cellphone policy April 14, weighing locking pouches against teacher collection as parents and students split.

Bolinas’ utility shut off running water Saturday after crews found a “substantial” leak. Officials urged residents to store water while repairs proceed.

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.

Marin County is holding meetings across West Marin to update septic rules. Residents say long permits and steep replacement bills are putting seniors and ADUs at risk.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A new bill would formalize and fund organized sports in California prisons, using San Quentin's teams and outside partnerships as a possible statewide model.

Newsom’s 2026–27 budget would make Medi‑Cal mobile crisis services optional in April 2027, shifting costs to counties and putting North Bay teams at risk.

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.

Managers at Lake Mendocino cut spring releases to preserve reservoir storage for drinking water and salmon after a drier-than-expected start to the season.

San Francisco Business Times' new ranking, powered by Zonda data, shows the Bay Area's 25 largest homebuilders and that the top 20 reported more than 1,300 closings in 2025.

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.

A Miami banker is offering his 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for Anthropic shares in a private, cash‑free swap aimed at rebalancing into AI equity.

A district-commissioned engineering review finds the Golden Gate Bridge is highly resilient to ship strikes, with estimated collapse odds far below modern benchmarks.

A William Wurster–designed Belvedere estate is on the market for $50M, offering sweeping San Francisco Bay views and nearly an acre of terraced grounds. The listing is being handled by Compass.

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.

Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

Sapori Ristorante opened on Fourth Street in January, bringing pizzas, pastas and a regional wine list from Jaime and Esther Wence. The couple moved from Isleton and renovated the space over a year.

The Mina Group will step back from managing Tiburon’s Bungalow Kitchen on June 1. Arizona’s Clive Collective will take over management while the restaurant stays open.

The Marin Irish Festival is set to return, inviting those around the Bay to join in on some good craic — or fun — this coming weekend (May 16-17).

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.

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.

Straus Family Creamery has recalled select pints and quarts after possible metal fragments were found. The company is offering replacement vouchers to affected customers.

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.

A Marin County father is calling for parental accountability after his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside a shopping center this past weekend.

San Quentin has been converted into a rehabilitation campus and CDCR moved more than 500 condemned inmates to prisons across California.

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.

Santa Rosas Poppy Bank opened a Novato branch and says it will reach 50 California locations by yearend 2026 while adding staff and competitive shortterm CDs.

April EDD data show North Bay jobless rates fell for a second month, with Marin at 3.7% and Lake County still highest at 6.7%. Industry shifts in health care and information shaped the changes.

A rarely available Bernard Maybeck chalet in Ross is on the market at $13.5M with private showings. The wood-shingled estate blends historic character and modern renovation.

San Rafael police arrested a 64‑year‑old man after reports he attacked juveniles and threw a bicycle at a rider; officials say no one was injured.

County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.

Seagate Properties refinanced Montecito Plaza in San Rafael with a $45M loan originated by John Hancock, keeping the grocery‑anchored center under local ownership.

MarinHealth has opened a Women’s Lifelong Health & Wellness Clinic in Greenbrae offering longer, team-based care for menopause and midlife health. The clinic is led by Dr. Lizellen La Follette and is accepting patients.

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.

Mill Valley Middle's $95M modernization moves into construction: an on-site interim campus of modular buildings will keep classes running while crews renovate the main campus. Deliveries and site work are scheduled this summer and fall.

A new, celeb‑filled short called "Comeback City" frames San Francisco’s rebound — and campaign filings show who paid for the pitch.

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.

San Quentin confirmed a possible hantavirus case in a 38-year-old inmate; the housing unit was decontaminated and officials say no prison-wide spread is suspected.

Cal Fire has suspended outdoor residential burning in Napa and six North Bay counties. Officials urge residents to check permit status and use chipping or green‑waste options.

A 41-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested after police say he pointed a folding knife at an officer inside a Novato Dollar Tree and surrendered after a 20-minute standoff.

A storage‑closet blaze at Bayshore Club Apartments on Canal Street displaced as many as 85 residents and left parts of the building temporarily uninhabitable, officials said.