Novato man arrested after crashing into police vehicles
The episode started on Rowland Boulevard and ended near the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, the California Highway Patrol reported.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Marin educators plan new vocational program in Novato
The career training center will offer students skills in automotive and construction work as well as writing resumes and interviewing for jobs.
May 10, 2026Open source
Marin Officials Join SMART Groundbreaking In Healdsburg
North Bay leaders celebrate the next SMART extension as officials promise new riders, stronger local business, and a future connections.
May 9, 2026Open source
'Dead In The Kitchen' — The Food That Turned The Grateful Dead Into A Traveling Community
Food writer Gabi Moskowitz hosts a Grateful Dead–inspired celebration with recipes, music, and community - and kind food, of course.
May 8, 2026Open source
San Rafael man sentenced for Islamic center attack
Police said the defendant sprayed tear gas at a member of the Novato center.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Sports Briefs: Marin arms solid, but Red Tails fall in collegiate contest
Hits were hard to come by for the California Red Tails collegiate baseball travel squad, which fell 5-0 to Berkovich of Dublin, despite some solid pitching i...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Marin Transit eyes reserves to balance budget
The agency says the spending plan is under stress from rising contracts and fuel costs, as well as depleting local and state funds.
May 12, 2026Open source
Feckless Allies and the Latest Unbelievable Statement From Macron on Iran
Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP I think it's safe to say that our European allies have shown themselves to be pretty feckless when it comes to responding to the th...
May 11, 2026Open source
Marin urged to reset Ross Valley flood control plans
Residents weighed in during a forum organized by the county after it canceled the bridge demolition project in downtown San Anselmo.
May 10, 2026Open source
'Nothing But Flowers' From Marin To Cloverdale: Politicians Celebrate More SMART
At a groundbreaking Friday, North Bay leaders celebrated the next SMART extension, this time to Healdsburg, and touted successes turning
May 9, 2026Open source
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California fishermen turn to new ‘pop-up' gear to save whales — and their jobs
Thousands of fishing traps lost at sea are damaging ocean ecosystems and threatening marine life, including whales, sharks, turtles, and seabirds, according...
May 21, 2026Open source
Woman accused of paying homeless people to register to vote agrees to plead guilty
Federal prosecutors accused a 64-year-old Marina del Rey woman of paying people, some on Los Angeles' Skid Row, to register to vote.
May 18, 2026Open source
Sheets slugs, Giolito shoves, Padres sweep season series from Mariners
Gavin Sheets hit a pair of home runs to back Lucas Giolito's strong San Diego Padres debut in a win over the Seattle Mariners.
May 18, 2026Open source
Padres pregame: Alek Jacob optioned to El Paso, Jackson Merrill dropped to sixth in lineup
Lucas Giolito added to roster to make 2026 debut for Padres against the Mariners
May 17, 2026Open source
Lucas Giolito ready for return to normal; Padres need him to be stabilizer for rotation
Lucas Giolito will make season debut Sunday against Mariners after signing with Padres on April 22
May 17, 2026Open source
Padres manufacture runs, prevent runs, hold on for series-opening win over Mariners
SEATTLE — The Padres played small ball and some smart ball and caught the ball on Friday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Winds prompt red flag warnings and marine hazards across Southern California There are beach hazards and hi...
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
May 16, 2026Open source
A massive sandbar blocked an SF harbor for months. Why didn't the city take care of it?
A sandbar blocked the San Francisco Marina's West Harbor for months, restricting access for boaters, businesses, nonprofits and emergency responders.
May 14, 2026Open source
Jean-Claude Van Damme to Play Submarine Captain in WWII Action Epic ‘Raid Pacific’ (EXCLUSIVE)
VMI is launching sales on JCVD-starring WWII action film Raid Pacific, from director Steven Luke and producer Dean Bloxom
May 12, 2026Open source
4 injured after boat hits pier at Antioch Marina
Four people were injured following a boat incident at Antioch Marina on Sunday, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department.
May 11, 2026Open source
Noyo Center breaks ground on whale house facility
On April 13th, the Noyo Center for Marine Science officially broke ground on the Whale House LaBONEatory—a 2,240-square-foot facility that will house the...
May 8, 2026Open source
Cousins get 11 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in U.S. Marine’s death in Bellflower
The Marine was beaten and left on a Bellflower street nearly two years ago, and struck by a passing vehicle.
May 8, 2026Open source
The Morning Briefing: Here's an Idea — Let's Just Redistrict Democrats Out of the U.S.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Happy Friday, Morning Briefing readers! Well, friends, I thought Kruiser would be back today, but we've run into a little problem....
May 8, 2026Open source
Behind Those ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Exits: Meg Marinis Explains “Painful” Decision to Wrap Owen and Ted...
'Grey's Anatomy' showrunner Meg Marinis opens up about difficult financial decision around exits of stars Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver in season 22 finale.
May 8, 2026Open source
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ EP On Teddy & Owen’s Emotional Goodbye, Why Kevin McKidd & Kim Raver Are Leaving A...
'Grey's Anatomy' Showrunner Meg Marinis talks about the S22 finale, Owen & Teddy's emotional goodbye and why Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd are leaving
May 8, 2026Open source
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Showrunner Meg Marinis On Surprise Proposal, Cliffhangers Leaving Characters’ Futu...
'Grey's Anatomy' showrunner Meg Marinis on the Season 22 finale - a surprise proposal, cliffhangers that leave characters' futures in limbo & more.
May 8, 2026Open source
America’s 9-1-1 Force on Float
Inside the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, America’s ready 9-1-1 force on float in the Persian Gulf.
May 7, 2026Open source
Scientists are tracking 2 marine heat waves off the Pacific coast. Will they merge?
For months, temperatures all along the West Coast have risen 3 to 4 degrees above normal. Now, Scientists say a separate heat wave is forming hundreds of mil...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Novato is in Marin County, California.
Region: Northern California
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94945, 94947, 94948, 94949, 94998
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San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control
The Debug project is seeking permission from the EPA to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in both Florida and California over a 2-year period.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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