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Published 19 hours agoMarin’s Flock data breached
For years, Tara Evans made the daily journey from Stinson Beach to bring her children to and from school over the hill, without knowing that automated license-plate readers installed by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office were collecting data on her and others’ routine movements.…
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Published 19 hours agoFamilies decry crash review
Eleven months after a Fairfax teenager was charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in connection with a deadly Woodacre crash, families of some of the victims are calling for a more complete investigation by the state agency tasked with examining road collisions. “I want…
City of San Rafael
Published September 27Fire Department Press Release – 125 Mabry Way 09-26-2026
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Smoke Alarms Alert Neighbors to Kitchen Fire • Incident Commander: Garrett Northern, Battalion Chief. • Date of Incident: September 26, 2026. • Time of Dispatch: 7:13 p.m. • Location of Incident: 125 Mabry Way,…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Dog Rescued from Apartment Roof
On the afternoon of Wednesday September 16th, Engine 51 was called out to an apartment complex on Lincoln Avenue for a dog seen on the roof. After investigating, Engine 51 crew confirmed that Whiskey the black lab had indeed found his way onto the roof of the 2 and 3 story…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24YMCA – Staff and Firefighters save a life!
On September 7, 2026 firefighter paramedics responded to the YMCA located at 1500 Los Gamos Drive. A club member had become unconscious and went into cardiac arrest. YMCA staff immediately started CPR and utilized an automatic defibrillator and prior to the arrival of paramedics,…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Fall Prevention Week – Working together to reduce falls
Falls are the San Rafael Fire Department’s number-one call for service. Because falls can result in serious injuries and may become a recurring concern, we are working with two nursing students from Dominican University of California to help prevent future falls and improve the…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Production Set Collapse Results in Numerous Injuries at Skywalker Production Facility
On the afternoon of September 8th, five people were injured when scaffolding collapsed at the Summit Skywalker facility on Lucas Valley Rd. The structure fell during setup for an event. One of the injured people was trapped. Firefighters transported three of the patients to…
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Published September 23Grass fires scorch Chileno
Firefighting crews on Wednesday were still working to fully contain a string of brush fires in Chileno Valley that have scorched roughly 340 acres of family ranchland since they broke out over the weekend. The Chileno fire represents the largest fire in Marin since the 2020…
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Published September 16Defendants enter pleas after Lagunitas drug bust
Five defendants, including three siblings, have pled not guilty to charges connected to a drug bust in Lagunitas last month. The suspects—Mark Woodard, 58; Isaiah Makonen, 28; Forever Makonen, 25; Starlight Makonen, 23; and Sarah Gilmore, 22—face several counts, including for…
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Published September 16Sheriff investigates sheep found dead in Nicasio
Fifteen sheep from a flock of around 70 were found dead last week at a private ranch in Nicasio, prompting an investigation by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. A sheepherder and the owner, whose property borders Skywalker Ranch, initially reported that the animals appeared to…
Town of Fairfax
Published September 15Center Boulevard Vegetation Clearance: Improving Evacuation Safety
The Ross Valley Fire Department recently conducted an evacuation route evaluation of Center Boulevard, identifying a need for immediate vegetation clearance to comply with Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section 604 (Fire Hazard Reduction from Roadways) and California Fire Code…
City of San Rafael
Published September 06Fire Department Press Release – 10 San Mateo Ct 09-05-2026
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Firefighters Make Quick Stop on Fast Moving Vegetation Fire • Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief. • Date of Incident: September 5, 2026. Time of Dispatch: 3:56 p.m. • Location of Incident:…