A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
The driver of the stolen car, Alexandra Nicole Mahvi, of Novato, showed signs of drug intoxication when police pulled her over, police said.
A Novato man was among three drivers arrested in three separate, suspected DUI crashes causing injuries, police said.
A small plane made a hard landing Thursday afternoon at Gnoss Field in Novato, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
More Californians than ever are concerned about climate change making wildfires more severe, according to a new survey.
Police are seeking the public's help in their search for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint as she sat in her car Monday in Novato.
The small fires were reported along Highway 1 and Fallon Road in Tomales.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two teens whose boat was in danger of sinking in Tomales Bay.
Police are searching for the suspects of two similar robberies in late June in Novato. Do you have surveillance video of the suspects?
Destiny Shree Gates, 18, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested on suspicion of burglary, grand theft and conspiracy.
Maayan Jones, 46, of Novato was killed in a head-on collision with a vehicle in the Diablo area of unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Crews stayed at the Drake Fire scene overnight.
"Cacky" defied her age with mature calm when she reported medical emergency, aided medics and reminded all to turn out lights when leaving.
"Just as with tobacco, students can vape right under a parent’s or teacher's nose and go undetected," Major Crimes Task Force said.
The 30-year-old victim underwent surgery at local hospital after being hit in a Novato crosswalk, police said.
Drinking while driving, "bright blue" giveaway, child-porn arrests and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
Novato police officers clearly charm local youngsters. Or maybe it's the other way around. Or maybe both ...
Officers said the open Corona was in a cup holder and a 12-pack was on the car's floor board when the man was stopped for expired tags.
The Novato City Council has approved moving to by-district elections for all Council members, and throwing out the current at-large system.
Memorial Day Weekend's considered the start of California’s 100 dangerous days of summer on roadways. The Novato PD wants you to be careful.
The 35-year-old was two blocks away when apprehended by police and was bound in a "wrap" restraint as he allegedly resisted officers.
The 63-year-old, on probation for a previous DUI, rear-ended a car Saturday morning, police said.
With car burglaries and thefts on the rise, Novato Police reminds residents and visitors to not leave valuable items within vehicles.
OSHA is investigating the workplace death in unincorporated Sonoma County, officials said.
CHP aids motorist having seizure near Hwy 101, dump truck hits house and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
The 74-year-old apparently was on shore, struck from behind by a wave and pulled into the water, officials said.
Dog kills seal pup, aircraft crashes, DUI suspect injures two cops, and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.
Police say the woman was reported missing Wednesday after walking away from family members at a local grocery store.
National Park Service officials are asking anyone with information about the attack to call 415-464-5100.
Area law enforcement reports a rash of calls from worried citizens, who were "informed" their Social Security numbers were compromised.
Deputies aid orphaned fawns, kayakers rescued, lost prosthetic leg found and other crime and fire news this week from across the region.