D4vd likely to be indicted in killing of girl found dismembered in car By Martha Ross December 29, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. A grand jury was convened earlier this month to hear evidence into the death of...
‘It literally felt like a bomb went off’: Lightning strike shatters giant redwood tree in Sebastopol By Anna Armstrong December 29, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. Lightning struck a giant redwood tree during Thursday's rainstorm, shattering it to pieces just feet...
California’s intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud By Associated Press December 27, 2025 at 9:03 p.m. By TY ONEIL and JAIMIE DING WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Powerful winter storms brought the...
Nick Reiner once admitted he faked being 'crazy' to get medication By Jami Ganz December 24, 2025 at 6:55 a.m. Nearly a decade before he was charged in the grisly murders of his parents, Nick...
‘Sopranos’ actor indicted for attempted murder in road rage shooting By Jessica Schladebeck December 24, 2025 at 5:37 a.m. A New Jersey actor whose credits include HBO's hit “The Sopranos,” as well as the...
Rob and Michele Reiner death certificates released following cremation By Brian Niemietz December 24, 2025 at 5:29 a.m. The death certificates of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner were released on Tuesday...
‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie pleas for help finding missing sister last seen in Southern California By Jami Ganz December 24, 2025 at 5:32 a.m. Emmy-winning "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie needs help finding his sister, who has been...
Youths charged in San Rafael homicide case By Cameron Macdonald December 23, 2025 at 2:39 p.m. Police are still investigating the motive behind the alleged murder of Jason James Lee, 44.
Marin City man accused of Target robbery By Cameron Macdonald December 23, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. The suspect allegedly left the store with stolen merchandise after slapping at a security guard...
Swimmer missing at Pacific Grove beach amid reports of shark By Bay City News Service December 22, 2025 at 6:23 a.m. "The person who reported the shark sighting claimed they saw a shark breach the water...
Waymo robotaxis blink out and block traffic in SF blackout. What happens in the next emergency? By Ethan Baron December 23, 2025 at 1:39 p.m. Saturday brought dystopian scenes of robot cars parked in thoroughfares with hazard lights flashing and...
Power restored to most in San Francisco after massive outage By Associated Press December 22, 2025 at 6:31 a.m. By JAIMIE DING and SUSAN HAIGH Power was restored Sunday to the bulk of the...
San Rafael hires EMTs to supplement ambulance service By Cameron Macdonald December 20, 2025 at 4:41 p.m. Six emergency medical technicians have been hired as part of a pilot program to staff...
Video shows man, woman throwing rocks at elephant seal resting on North Bay beach, officials say By Anna Armstrong December 22, 2025 at 8:58 a.m. Video footage from the Chimney Rock livestream on Dec. 6 shows a woman and man...
Three teens arrested in San Rafael homicide By Cameron Macdonald December 19, 2025 at 11:25 a.m. A 44-year-old man died Tuesday night after being assaulted near the corner of Mill and...
San Rafael box cutter suspect pleads not guilty to assault charges By Cameron Macdonald December 18, 2025 at 1:27 p.m. Eduardo Garcia Hernandez, 20, is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon,...
Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor’s killing is found dead, officials say By Associated Press December 18, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man...
San Rafael police probe Canal area homicide By Cameron Macdonald December 17, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. The crime was reported Tuesday night near the corner of Mill and Hoag streets.
Marin jury finds 1970s murder suspect fit for trial By Cameron Macdonald December 17, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. A 1973 San Rafael murder suspect is competent to stand trial, Marin County jurors determined...
Teens arrested in Marin City robbery By Cameron Macdonald December 17, 2025 at 3:28 p.m. The robbery was reported around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 600 block of Drake Avenue.
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss By Associated Press December 17, 2025 at 3:08 p.m. By ANDREW DALTON and CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner...
Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder By Associated Press December 17, 2025 at 1:47 p.m. By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY, KRISTEN GELINEAU AND ROD McGUIRK SYDNEY (AP) — An accused gunman in...
Large fire damages Novato liquor shop By Cameron Macdonald December 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. A fire broke out at a liquor shop in downtown Novato. No injuries were reported.
Investigators release video timeline of the Brown campus shooting suspect’s movements By Associated Press December 16, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and LEAH WILLINGHAM PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Authorities knocked on doors in...
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents By Associated Press December 16, 2025 at 5:48 p.m. By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and MIKE BALSAMO LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are set...
San Rafael man wielding box cutter arrested at Home Depot By Cameron Macdonald December 15, 2025 at 5:05 p.m. Authorities were alerted to the incident at the East San Rafael store around 10:45 a.m....
Rob Reiner once acted with ‘General Hospital’ icon who died the same day By Martha Ross December 15, 2025 at 3:44 p.m. Reiner and Anthony Geary both started out as TV actors in the early 1970s, once...
‘At wit’s end’: Rob Reiner, son argued at Conan O’Brien’s party before killing By Martha Ross December 15, 2025 at 4:21 p.m. Michele Reiner reportedly said that she and her husband were in 'anguish' over their 32-year-old...
Rob Reiner revealed painful family dynamics in 2015 movie he made with son By Martha Ross December 15, 2025 at 4:32 p.m. Following Reiner's death, his fans are turning to 'Being Charlie,' a 2015 film based on...
The Latest: Rob Reiner’s son booked for murder over stabbing of director and wife By Associated Press December 15, 2025 at 11:39 a.m. By The Associated Press Rob Reiner ’s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner has been taken into...
Search for the Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about campus security By Associated Press December 15, 2025 at 5:34 p.m. By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and AMANDA SWINHART PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police renewed their search Monday...
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting that killed 2 and wounded 9 By Associated Press December 15, 2025 at 6:04 a.m. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown...
Barron Trump under fire for his friendship with accused sex trafficker By Martha Ross December 14, 2025 at 7:27 a.m. The hands-off approach that the media has had towards Barron Trump could be over
Cyclist killed in Petaluma hit-and-run ID'd, suspect still unknown By Alana Minkler December 12, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. The bicyclist killed in an unsolved hit-and-run in Petaluma was identified as a 67-year-old resident...
San Rafael man accused of flashing hikers in state park By Cameron Macdonald December 11, 2025 at 12:36 p.m. The man allegedly exposed himself several times to women on trails at China Camp.
'Enough is enough': Former Harlem Globetrotter says his car was vandalized with racist slurs in Petaluma By Anna Armstrong December 13, 2025 at 12:03 p.m. A local youth coach and former Harlem Globetrotter said his SUV was vandalized with racist...
Six hurt, homes heavily damaged after gas line, accidentally cut, explodes near Hayward By Harry Harris December 12, 2025 at 10:29 a.m. Officials learned of the leak around 7:30 a.m., but nearby homes were not evacuated when...
Cause of death for food influencer Michael Duarte confirmed by coroner By Vivian Kwarmn December 11, 2025 at 5:15 a.m. The cause of death for food influencer and chef Michael Duarte has now been confirmed...
California TV producer who posed as heiress added to FBI Most Wanted list By Joseph Wilkinson December 10, 2025 at 6:21 a.m. Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is wanted for the massive fraud scheme in Southern California, according...
Opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death in California home, son arrested By David Matthews December 10, 2025 at 11:50 a.m. Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death inside his L.A.-area home on Monday....
San Rafael man pleads guilty in deadly crash By Cameron Macdonald December 8, 2025 at 4:18 p.m. The collision on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge killed a 19-year-old woman in the defendant's vehicle.
Man arrested on suspicion of poaching abalone on Sonoma Coast By Austin Murphy December 24, 2025 at 7:29 a.m. Officials said the man was arrested after being spotted by officers with a bag of...
Teen defendant delays plea in deadly Woodacre crash By Cameron Macdonald December 3, 2025 at 8:37 p.m. The prosecution and the defense want more time to review the evidence in a wreck...
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2½ years in prison By Apress December 4, 2025 at 2:32 a.m. Dr. Salvador Plasencia's sentence also includes two years of probation and a $5,600 fine.
OPD bars public access to video showing how former Raider Doug Martin died By Jakob Rodgers December 4, 2025 at 3:16 a.m. The refusal to release the footage drew a rebuke from First Amendment and police accountability...
San Rafael woman who killed mother found legally insane By Cameron Macdonald December 1, 2025 at 7:39 p.m. A Marin County jury determined that Tonantzyn Oris Beltran was incapable of knowing her actions...
San Rafael businesses hit in burglary spree By Cameron Macdonald December 1, 2025 at 2:43 p.m. The crimes took place at five stores in a Terra Linda shopping center, police said.
‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for 6th time in 5 years By Theresa Braine December 1, 2025 at 11:27 a.m. Zachary Ty Bryan, fictional eldest child of Tim Allen on “Home Improvement,” was being held...
4 killed, 10 wounded in Stockton party shooting By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press November 29, 2025 at 9:46 p.m. STOCKTON — Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family...
Shooting at child’s birthday party near Stockton leaves four dead and 11 injured By Paul Rogers December 1, 2025 at 4:14 a.m. "We will not accept this as our norm," vice mayor says
Gunfire reported in Novato during trespassing incident By Cameron Macdonald November 28, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. The potential shooting happened near Coast Guard housing in the Hamilton area.
Oakland cops toss student journalist from news conference about John Beam’s death By David Debolt December 3, 2025 at 11:20 a.m. First Amendment advocates are now calling for an end to a policy requiring journalists to...
3 charged with murder in LA fatal shooting of Latin music artist Delarosa By Nathaniel Percy November 26, 2025 at 12:41 p.m. The men were accused of firing shots into a car containing three people after demanding...
‘Seeking Sister Wife’ star Garrick Merrifield arrested for domestic violence By Jessica Schladebeck November 26, 2025 at 11:34 a.m. The polygamist reality star, who has two wives and four children, was taken into custody...
Trump administration to investigate UC Berkeley over Turning Point USA event By Molly Gibbs November 26, 2025 at 8:19 a.m. The investigation comes weeks after the campus event sparked protests and resulted in student arrests.
Novato police accuse suspect of hammer attack By Cameron Macdonald November 25, 2025 at 8:31 a.m. Officers arrested the man after obtaining a warrant and breaking down his door.
Felony trial for pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters set to begin next month By Ryan Macasero November 26, 2025 at 4:39 a.m. Five Stanford activists charged with felony vandalism expected to go to trial next month.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix weighs into Sonoma County poultry farm case with support for convicted activist By Phil Barber November 26, 2025 at 11:04 a.m. “Criminalizing people for rescuing suffering animals is a moral failure,” the Oscar-winning actor wrote. “Compassion...
Peralta approves $220,000 in security upgrades after killing of John Beam By Jakob Rodgers November 26, 2025 at 11:03 a.m. The emergency measure allows Peralta's leaders to sign a contract for the work without first...
One hospitalized after co-workers argue about Raiders and 49ers By Nate Gartrell November 26, 2025 at 11:02 a.m. The two co-workers were arguing about football, then one of them woke up in the...
Bicyclist killed in Petaluma hit-and-run, CHP says By Anna Armstrong November 26, 2025 at 12:18 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated the crash likely happened overnight or early Saturday morning, according to...
East Bay man charged in alleged conspiracy to illegally ship powerful AI computer chips to China By Ethan Baron November 22, 2025 at 10:07 a.m. Powerful Nvidia computer-processor chips have become highly prized amid a global race for supremacy in...
San Rafael bike theft sting gets quick results By Marin Independent Journal November 20, 2025 at 2:47 p.m. Police said a suspect took a bait bicycle minutes after it was locked to a...
ICE agents sighting near Oakland elementary school prompts lockdown By Shomik Mukherjee November 21, 2025 at 6:27 a.m. Oakland school district leaders said the vehicle was tied to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...
Even if D4vd is a suspect in girl’s death, will he ever be arrested? By Martha Ross November 19, 2025 at 11:47 a.m. As police cited progress in their investigation into the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez,...
Novato police arrest alleged drug dealer at hotel By Gary Klien November 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Officers booked a San Rafael man and seized a gun, suspected cocaine and suspected ecstasy.
Marin murder suspect in 1973 case gets trial date By Cameron Macdonald November 19, 2025 at 4:49 p.m. Michael Eugene Mullen is set to begin his trial next month for allegedly killing San...
Murder suspect accused beloved Oakland football coach John Beam of ‘witchcraft,’ sources say By Nate Gartrell November 17, 2025 at 9:32 p.m. Cedric Irving, 27, was charged with enough crimes to put him in prison for at...
Advocates push California for single-occupancy prison cells By Calmatters November 16, 2025 at 1:18 p.m. Some officials say it’s time to rethink shared quarters for inmates because of the risk...
LA, OC evacuation orders and warnings canceled after storm brings mudslides, toppled trees and flooding By Sean Emery November 16, 2025 at 10:41 a.m. Heavy rain that drenched most of Southern California on Saturday was expected to continue into...
Popular California fishing YouTuber missing, boat found empty off Mexican coast By Jessica Schladebeck November 14, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. A fishing influencer Mikey Rijavec disappeared while fishing off the Baja Coast earlier this week,...
Coach John Beam, beloved staple of Oakland sports, dies from gunshot wound By Shomik Mukherjee November 17, 2025 at 1:17 p.m. It was a shocking loss for athletes, coaches and Oakland residents who had come to...
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of legendary Oakland, ‘Last Chance U’ football coach John Beam By Jakob Rodgers November 17, 2025 at 1:17 p.m. The arrest, which happened at about 3 a.m. at the San Leandro BART station, caps...
Laney College AD, former football coach severely injured in campus shooting By Jakob Rodgers November 17, 2025 at 1:18 p.m. Known for his grit and hard-charging personality, John Beam remained surrounded by loved ones while...
Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot dead by Texas cops: report By Theresa Braine November 13, 2025 at 4:15 a.m. Michael Duarte, the food influencer and barbecue aficionado known as "Food with Bear Hands," was...
Pedestrian fatally struck by SMART train near Santa Rosa By Madison Smalstig November 12, 2025 at 8:52 p.m. The pedestrian was hit 11:08 a.m. near West Robles Avenue by a southbound train, officials...
San Rafael killer denied parole for 3 years By Gary Klien November 11, 2025 at 4:06 p.m. Richard Leroy Carlson was convicted of murdering his adoptive mother at her residence on C...
Marin defendant convicted of auto insurance fraud By Cameron Macdonald November 11, 2025 at 4:36 p.m. The prosecution alleged the man filed five claims for preexisting damage to his vehicle and...
Cal State soccer player dies after nearly six weeks in ICU following e-scooter crash By Andrea Klick November 11, 2025 at 5:51 a.m. No. 5 Lauren Turner 'was the funniest, most charismatic and loving teammate you could ever...
UC Berkeley faces federal scrutiny after Turning Point USA tour sparks violence and protests By Sierra Lopez November 26, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. DOJ to launch a federal investigation into UC Berkeley's handling of a Turning Point USA...
Novato police accuse suspects of stealing 90 pairs of glasses By Cameron Macdonald November 10, 2025 at 9:48 a.m. Officers recovered about $33,000 worth of merchandise after a theft at a LensCrafters store.
Ronn Owens’ daughter indicted in second alleged fake pregnancy case By Martha Ross November 10, 2025 at 3:57 a.m. Laura Owens, the daughter of the Bay Area radio icon, previously pleaded not guilty to...
Diddy caught with homemade booze behind bars: report By Jami Ganz November 7, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. Sean "Diddy" Combs found himself in hot water this week for allegedly drinking booze behind...
Marin detectives link Richmond man to bicycle thefts By Cameron Macdonald November 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The case involves three bikes with a combined value of $8,000 that were taken from...
Bolinas woman accused of assaulting neighbor, dog By Cameron Macdonald November 5, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. The incident began after the suspect allegedly took the pet from the man's residence while...
Novato residents lose $24K in phone scam By Cameron Macdonald November 6, 2025 at 9:08 p.m. The victims received calls from someone claiming to be a police employee or a debt...
Former 'Idol' contestant Randy Madden arrested for alleged sex with minor By David Matthews November 5, 2025 at 6:23 a.m. Madden, 45, is facing six felony charges in Ventura County for unlawful sexual intercourse, oral...
North Bay man sentenced in Marin sex offense sting By Cameron Macdonald November 4, 2025 at 2:47 p.m. The defendant was arrested in Marinwood on allegations he tried to arrange lewd activity with...
BALCO architect Victor Conte loses battle with cancer at age of 75 By Elliott Almond Correspondent November 7, 2025 at 10:42 a.m. Victor Conte was at the heart of the biggest sports scandal in U.S. history in...
Mill Valley police arrest drug suspects By Cameron Macdonald November 3, 2025 at 1:59 p.m. The incident along the Redwood Highway Frontage Road near Seminary Drive.
San Rafael police arrest suspected drug dealer By Cameron Macdonald November 3, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. The Novato man was booked after a traffic stop on Merrydale Road.
Marin investigators arrest Apple Store fraud suspect By Gary Klien October 30, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. A crime report by a resident in Kentfield led to a trove of evidence in...
Phony Hollywood producer gets 146 years for overdose murders, rape By Brian Niemietz October 30, 2025 at 6:04 a.m. David Pearce, a Los Angeles man who lured women into his orbit by claiming he...
Animal activist Zoe Rosenberg found guilty in Sonoma County ‘chicken rescue’ case tied to Petaluma Poultry By Colin Atagi November 5, 2025 at 9:35 a.m. A Sonoma County jury found Berkeley animal activist Zoe Rosenberg guilty of conspiracy and misdemeanor...
‘Brazen’ heist: 1,000-plus artifacts swiped from Oakland museum By Rick Hurd October 30, 2025 at 6:13 a.m. The stolen artifacts included Native American baskets and jewelry.
Novato man dies after crash on Highway 37 By Cameron Macdonald October 28, 2025 at 3:25 p.m. The 42-year-old driver was the only person inside the vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
ICE detains prominent British commentator at San Francisco International Airport By Rick Hurd October 28, 2025 at 11:20 a.m. A federal spokesperson accused Sami Hamdi of "support(ing) terrorism and undermin(ing) American national security" without...
1 killed, 2 hurt in suspected DUI crash on Lakeville Highway By Press Democrat Staff October 27, 2025 at 8:54 a.m. A suspected drunken driver crossed into oncoming traffic on Lakeville Highway early Sunday, causing a...
San Rafael finalizes $999K settlement over police arrest By Cameron Macdonald October 28, 2025 at 9:22 a.m. The agreement resolves a federal civil rights lawsuit by Julio Jimenez Lopez, who was severely...
ICE, Border Patrol operations in East Bay are officially ‘canceled,’ officials say By Shomik Mukherjee October 26, 2025 at 6:21 a.m. Alameda County's sheriff indicated that Trump's withdrawal from San Francisco extends to the rest of...