On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the City of Mill Valley will conduct anEvacuation Drill and Public Safety Fair to help residents prepare for wildfire and other emergencies. The event is a joint effort among local, county, and state agencies and is designed to give residentsthe opportunity to … [Read more...] about Community disaster evacuation practice set for Mill Valley
Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
DUI Collision Update Yesterday (4/18), Novato Police Officers responded to a roll over DUI collision fronting Sinaloa Middle School. The driver was identified as, Melissa Steiner, a 48-year-old Novato resident. Steiner drove into a couple parked vehicles which caused the vehicle to flip over and … [Read more...] about Driver flips car in front of Novato school; DUI arrest follows
Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash
At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, officers from the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Marin Area office responded to a report of a solo-vehicle crash on San Geronimo Valley Road, just south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in rural West Marin. CHP officers and personnel from the Marin … [Read more...] about Marin community mourns after 4 teens killed and 2 critically injured in solo car crash
Marin eyes giving $5 million loan to Habitat for Humanity
The County posts and distributes a full agenda for each Board of Supervisors meeting on the Thursdays prior to a scheduled Tuesday meeting. It also creates short, easy-to-understand previews of top items on the agenda, also available on Thursdays after the agenda is posted online. The preview is … [Read more...] about Marin eyes giving $5 million loan to Habitat for Humanity
Marin County looking for ways to get more state funding after a disaster
MARIN COUNTY PRESS RELEASE It’s greatly reassuring when a community affected by a natural disaster can rely on the support of local government agencies. To boost eligibility for such reimbursements, the County of Marin is proposing a move to roll a mitigation plan into its master planning … [Read more...] about Marin County looking for ways to get more state funding after a disaster
Shelter in place order lifted following shooting of kid in Novato
FINAL UPDATE: Last night (4/9/25), at about 7:30pm, Novato Police Dispatch received several 9-1-1 calls about a juvenile disturbance and possible shooting near Nave Dr and State Access Rd. Callers reported hearing multiple shots fired and a white vehicle fleeing the area. As officers were … [Read more...] about Shelter in place order lifted following shooting of kid in Novato
County Supervisor Lucan announces intent to run for State Assembly
Eric Lucan, in his first term as a Marin County Supervisor has announced he will seek promotion to the 12th Assembly District currently held by Damon Connolly. Meanwhile, Rep. Connolly has announced he will seek a promotion to the State Senate. Here is Lucan's press release on the … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Lucan announces intent to run for State Assembly
San Rafael Council to discuss homeless encampments
The San Rafael City Council will be meeting Monday, April 7 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:30 PM to interview and appoint two new members to the Voter Approved Tax Oversight Committee. Closed Session: Begins after the … [Read more...] about San Rafael Council to discuss homeless encampments
Drunk driver damages busy San Rafael intersection
Last night, (4/2) just after 8:00 PM, SRPD Officers responded to a solo-vehicle collision at the intersection of Second Street and B Street in Downtown San Rafael. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a pickup truck that had caused major damage at the intersection. The pickup truck had … [Read more...] about Drunk driver damages busy San Rafael intersection
Man, 25, arrested for sending inappropriate images of himself to high school student
In January 2025, a minor made a report with our School Resource Officer, that an adult male had sent her inappropriate images of himself. After further investigation, the suspect was later identified as Payam Ravanfar, a 25-year-old Novato resident. During an in-depth investigation, Detectives … [Read more...] about Man, 25, arrested for sending inappropriate images of himself to high school student