A community-led oversight body for the Marin County Sheriff’s Office is making its debut with a goal of fostering more communication and transparency between the public and the County of Marin’s law enforcement agency. Community members are invited to the Civilian Oversight Commission’s kickoff … [Read more...] about Sheriff oversight body set for its first meeting
San Rafael
West Mariners encouraged to attend meeting on housing rules in the costal zone
West Marin residents are invited to an August 26 learning session about proposed amendments to land use and housing rules in the coastal zone. Updates to Marin County’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) are in the works, coordinated by staff members from the Marin County Community … [Read more...] about West Mariners encouraged to attend meeting on housing rules in the costal zone
Stabbing in Terra Linda; suspect arrested
SRPD Social Media Post: On Tuesday evening (8/12/25), SRPD officers arrested Antoinae Tajzahnique Austin, a 30-year-old San Rafael resident, after she assaulted a victim with a knife and threatened another in two different incidents. Austin fled both scenes, prompting a search for her in … [Read more...] about Stabbing in Terra Linda; suspect arrested
Cops sweep sex registrant homes in Marin; two arrested for allegedly possessing child porn
On Wednesday, July 23, the Novato Police Department, in coordination with the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Rafael Police Department, conducted a compliance operation on seven registered sex offenders in Marin. People convicted of certain sexual offenses are required to register personal … [Read more...] about Cops sweep sex registrant homes in Marin; two arrested for allegedly possessing child porn
Marin celebrates ADA’s 35th birthday
It’s been 35 years since the U.S. government enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act[External] (ADA), and Marin County is celebrating the milestone with three collaborative exhibitions throughout July. Signed into law in 1990, the ADA marked a landmark civil rights milestone, … [Read more...] about Marin celebrates ADA’s 35th birthday
Vaccinations advised for all Bay Area families
As children and families across the region prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure your back-to-school checklist starts with getting your child vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, effective, and a routine part of preventative healthcare. They protect … [Read more...] about Vaccinations advised for all Bay Area families
San Rafael teens arrested in auto burglary case in Novato
NOVATO POLICE REPORT Over the weekend, multiple arrests were made in an auto burglary case, which occurred on Marin Valley Drive on 7/16. Novato Police Detectives received a crime tip last week regarding camera footage of the incident, which showed a clear view of the suspect vehicle (a yellow … [Read more...] about San Rafael teens arrested in auto burglary case in Novato
Marin County Squares Up On Trump; Joins Lawsuit
The County of Marin has joined a growing coalition of local governments suing the Trump Administration over efforts to punish jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, originally filed by San Francisco and Santa Clara counties and now joined by 48 … [Read more...] about Marin County Squares Up On Trump; Joins Lawsuit
Arrest made in Opiate OD case
In June 2025, Detectives from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU) initiated a follow-up investigation into a suspected opiate overdose involving a victim in San Rafael. The investigation led to the identification of a suspect and the subsequent issuance of a search … [Read more...] about Arrest made in Opiate OD case
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