Novato police arrest suspects in theft probe
Novato police have arrested three suspects accused of stealing merchandise and selling it online. Officers detained the suspects after a reported theft Friday evening at the Vintage Oaks Shopping...
View ArticleMarin report faults districts on special education outreach
School districts in Marin County are “inconsistent” in their engagement with parents about special education services, according to a new report. The Marin County Civil Grand Jury released the report —...
View ArticleSan Rafael man accused of robbing Kentfield market for water
Marin County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect who allegedly robbed a Kentfield store in pursuit of water. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon at Zee’s Deli, Wine...
View ArticleGreenbrae apartment damaged in 2-alarm fire
Three residents fled from a two-alarm fire that broke out at a Greenbrae apartment, according to the Central Marin Fire Department. No injuries were reported. The fire was reported at about 11 p.m....
View ArticleNovato police allege teen distributed lewd images online
Novato police arrested a teenager who allegedly distributed illicit online images involving other youths. A school resource officer began investigating the case after being notified by Novato Unified...
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Marin opens new countywide emergency command center
Starting this month, fire and emergency medical agencies across Marin County will have their 911 calls dispatched from a new command center in San Rafael. An opening event was held Tuesday for the...
View ArticleSausalito police accuse suspect of fire-setting spree
Sausalito police arrested a suspect who allegedly started four fires. No injuries or building damages were reported. The series of fires began around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday with a brush fire near...
View ArticleMarin psychiatrist arrested in federal drug fraud investigation
A Marin County psychiatrist who is an executive at a health company was arrested Thursday on allegations he helped orchestrate a $100 million medication fraud scheme, federal authorities said. Dr....
View ArticleApple worker’s tax form left on office printer showed he made $10,000 more...
Justina Jong’s revelation that she was being paid less at Apple because she’s female came from an unexpected place: an office printer. That’s according to a lawsuit filed Thursday claiming Apple...
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Point Fire prompts evacuations in Sonoma County, burns 1,100 acres
The Point Fire in Sonoma County that broke out Sunday and burned more than 1,000 acres slowed considerably overnight, allowing firefighters to strengthen their fight against it, officials said. Cal...
View ArticlePoint Fire map: Evacuations in Sonoma County wine country
A wildfire that started on Sunday northwest of Healdsburg prompted an evacuation order and was threatening wineries. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | Marin firefighters battle wildfire near...
View ArticleSpare the Air run expected to end after two days; haze from Point Fire subsiding
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District did not expect to issue a third straight Spare the Air Alert after smoky air from a fire in Sonoma County that has burned more than 1,000 acres receded a...
View ArticleMarin firefighters battle wildfire near Lake Sonoma
About 50 Marin County firefighters have been sent to help fight a wildfire burning near Lake Sonoma. The Point fire, which started early Sunday afternoon, has burned an estimated 1,100 acres and was...
View ArticleSan Anselmo residents escape house fire
A family of three escaped from a burning house in San Anselmo, the Ross Valley Fire Department reported. The fire was reported around 7:10 p.m. Sunday at 55 Forbes Ave., Battalion Chief Jake Peterson...
View ArticleMarin law enforcement forum addresses strangulation
Marin law enforcement officers have a new tool to help guide domestic violence investigations involving strangulation. Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli announced the launch of a “pocket...
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Wineries on high alert as Point Fire burns in Sonoma County
Wine lovers were watching anxiously Monday as firefighters engaged with a stubborn early-season blaze threatening some of Sonoma’s most famed vineyards. The Point Fire, which had razed some 1,190 acres...
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Map: Wildfires burning across California; crews make gains against Point Fire
Cal Fire crews spread throughout the state early Tuesday as 11 wildfires of at least 300 acres continued to burn. Related Articles Crashes and Disasters | California on fire: Wind, sun, dry conditions...
View ArticleMill Valley emergency siren system activates after glitch
An emergency siren system malfunction in Mill Valley caused the equipment to blast out a series of alerts on Tuesday, according to the Southern Marin Fire District. The system improperly switched into...
View ArticleSan Rafael moves homeless campers, citing fire risk
A group of homeless campers in San Rafael was moved to a new site Tuesday because of the fire risk at their camp on Francisco Boulevard West. The move — the latest in the debate over where and how...
View ArticleCalifornia on fire: Wind, sun, dry conditions blamed for blazes around the state
California firefighters were battling raging blazes from Redding down to Indio on Tuesday as dry, sunny weather and wind combined with plentiful dried vegetation to create ideal conditions for...
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