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.

San Rafael approved a $208.2M budget that keeps police and fire funding intact but leaves projected gaps; staff are testing transfer‑tax and public‑safety ballot options.

San Rafael will absorb Marinwood’s fire staff over a three‑phase plan starting July 1, with a $350K city payment to shore up staffing and a path toward full consolidation.