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.

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.

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Saturday on the southbound US‑101 off‑ramp to Rowland Boulevard in Novato.

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.

Sausalito’s new city manager, Elaine Forbes, was arrested on suspicion of burglary less than three weeks after taking office, the city says. Officials have offered few details as the Marin County Sheriff's Office investigates.

Caltrans District 4 published a Transit Needs Assessment and interactive map that grade and tier state highway corridors for transit upgrades across the Bay Area.

Target and the CPSC recalled about 211,000 Cat & Jack toddler sandals after decorative pearls can fall off and pose a choking hazard; Target is offering full refunds.

BioMarin said the FDA accepted a supplemental filing to convert VOXZOGO from accelerated to full approval for children with achondroplasia; PDUFA date is Feb. 28, 2027.

The Bay Area will inherit an outsized share of California’s coming intergenerational wealth — but most of it is home equity, not cash, and taxes, care costs and scams will shape how that money actually helps families.

PG&E plans targeted shutoffs Wednesday and Thursday across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin as hot, windy conditions raise wildfire risk.

Marin County Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington died July 10, probation leaders said. Colleagues are mourning while details remain limited.

A 161‑acre gift will open a fenced‑off summit above Larkspur, adding the missing crown to King Mountain Preserve. County officials expect the transfer to be finalized this summer.

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.