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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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