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.
Delta Pizza Power Couple Lands On San Rafael’s Fourth Street
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.
Mystery Purple Surf Stuns Point Reyes Beachgoers
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.
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.
Belvedere Hilltop Stunner Hits Market With $50 Million Price Tag
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.
Engineers Say Golden Gate Bridge Collapse From Ship Strike Is A 1-In-70,000 Long Shot
A district-commissioned engineering review finds the Golden Gate Bridge is highly resilient to ship strikes, with estimated collapse odds far below modern benchmarks.
Mill Valley Mogul Tries To Swap Marin Mega-Estate For Anthropic Stock
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.












