FIFA transforms Levi’s Stadium into ‘San Francisco Bay Area Stadium’
FIFA World Cup preparations are finishing up ahead of Saturday's first of six games that will be held in Santa Clara at the home of the 49ers.
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Marin Transit approves $6M contract for bus yard project
The firm will finalize the design of the electric bus hub proposed for a site in east San Rafael.
‘On the clock’: San Rafael scrambles for sea-level defense
The city is grappling with a recent study that said it would cost $720 million to nearly $2 billion to address the rising water.
San Quentin prison reports possible hantavirus case
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is waiting for more lab test results, a spokesperson said.
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Fairfax ‘inclusion’ flag proposal ignites town controversy
LGBTQ+ advocates said a petition submitted by about 25 residents is an attempt to undermine Pride Month.
Taylor Swift creates song for Marin director’s film
Swift doesn’t sing with a familiar twang on “I Knew It, I Knew You,” but no matter — the song features some elements inextricable from the country genre: live instrumentation, plucky banjo and harmon...
‘It’s my job’: Laeticia Amihere stays ready after vanishing from Valkyries’ rotation
Amihere has played just one minute in the last three games after averaging nearly 15 to open the season
Winn wastes Webb’s brilliant start as SF Giants fall to Nationals
Logan Webb shuts down the Nats, but Keaton Winn blows save, Jung Hoo Lee extends hitting streak
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama shakes off Game 2 miss by taking over Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Wembanyama made the first two shots he attempted on Monday night on the way to scoring 32 points in a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks.
Inman: World Cup fever should hit Bay Area despite lackluster draws
This month, drama will unfold, regardless of the teams or their anonymity among the Levi’s Stadium fans, who will range from soccer-craving supporters to big-event influencers selfishly looking to expand t...
Putah Fire, which grew from escaped prescribed burn, grows along Highway 128 in Yolo County
Crews are responding to an escaped prescribed fire in Yolo County bordering Napa and Solano counties.
Marin school employee arraigned in molestation case
The cafeteria worker, who is on administrative leave, has been charged with seven sex crimes against a 15-year-old student.
New study highlights Bay Area wildfire escape perils
Researchers examined the fire risks of particular areas with the number of roads leading to safety.
Mill Valley modifies housing rules to spur more affordable dwellings
The City Council approved a series of zoning code updates in an effort to lure, or not repel, developers.
New heat blast for Bay Area will also bring red-flag fire danger
The weather pendulum that keeps swinging back-and-forth between cool conditions mirroring the late fall and early winter and warm conditions that are more in keeping with late spring and summer is about to s...
Marin agency outlines Safe Routes to Schools improvement strategy
A recent program evaluation proposes 41 actions to raise efficiency, reach more families and encourage more students to walk, bike, roll, bus or carpool to schools.
Book surfaces 120 years after San Francisco library lost almost everything
“Echoes of the Foot-Hills,” an 1875 first-edition collection of poetry by Bret Harte, is back at the Mechanics’ Institute Library.
Lucan widens lead in Assembly race as 2nd place tightens
State and county elections officials announced updated election results Monday from the primary on June 2.
San Rafael traffic roundabout opens
The $11.5 million project is at the intersection of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway, Civic Center Drive and Redwood Highway on the east side of Highway 101.
Fairfax council approves $16M budget in divided vote
With the Measure J tax proposal at 61% in favor so far, the majority voted to move ahead.
Bay Area gardener looking to lure goldfinches
DEAR JOAN: Last year I scratched a patch of mixed wildflower seeds into an area of my yard. A number of varieties sprouted, but one multipetal yellow flower attracted goldfinches in hoards.
A look at Marin’s historic Carnegie libraries
It’s no secret: America’s libraries have been under siege for many years now, assaulted by budget cuts, book bannings, DEI program removals and even threats and violence against librarians. In response,...
College baseball: Branson teammates reunite with Red Tails
Two years after their North Coast Section championship run, former Branson School teammates Wilson Wendt and Kaden Gustafson are back in uniform together on a high school baseball field in Marin County.