Sandy's Destruction? Patch Had it Covered

Patch writers and photographers fanned out in the hard-hit areas as the massive storm struck the East Coast.

Agencies Investigate Death of Baby at Child Care Facility

A 4-month-old boy was found unresponsive at a Marin child care center in October.

Ex-Wife Problems and Intoxicated Females

The San Anselmo police log for Oct. 24-29 includes an abandoned scooter and a stolen bike.

No Pants Party of One and Statue Hit-and-Run

The Fairfax police blotter for Oct. 23-28 includes concerns about a homeless person who may make noise at night.

Halloween Safety Tips for Your Super Heroes and Princesses

Halloween is just two days away. Your kids will be bouncing off the walls with excitement over costumes, friends and treats. That leaves you to make decisions to keep your children safe.

UPDATE: Power Restored to All but 300 After Outage

More than 1,000 people were without power beginning at 11:30 a.m., but the power has been restored to most except for 300 locations in Ross and San Anselmo.

Texting Teen Drivers Challenged To Keep Eyes On The Road

Marin Catholic seniors are among the students who discover how hard it is to drive and text during a safety exercise at the Raceway at Sonoma.

Barnes & Noble Says Crooks Planted Bugs in PIN Pad at Corte Madera Store

Retailer tells customers who have swiped their cards at any of the 63 affected stores nationwide to change their debit-card PIN numbers as a precaution, and to check their statements for unauthorized transactions.

Suspicious Men in Pink and Painted Threatening Statements

The San Anselmo police log for Oct. 17-22 includes a DUI arrest.

A Mumbling Man and Vehicle Stuck on a Rock

The Fairfax police log for Oct. 18-21 includes an injured deer and a physical fight.

Local Suspects Among Boy Scout Leaders Accused of Sexual Abuse

As part of the settlement in a multi-million-dollar sex abuse case, 'perversion' files containing information on thousands of possible crimes were released Thursday.

Push Comes to Shove For Neighbors and a Man Takes a Rest in the Road

The Fairfax police log for Oct. 11-14 includes a girl who tripped and was subsequently hit by a cyclist.

A Driver Almost Swerves Into a Cyclist and Poisoned Chai Tea

The San Anselmo Police Log for Oct. 10-14 includes a drunk subject who is too intoxicated to determine if she was in a altercation with her boyfriend in San Anselmo or San Rafael.

Why Are Marin’s Firefighters Wearing Pink?

It's unusual to see a Marin firefighter out of uniform - and especially in pink.

Dave McDonald Avoids Jail Time in Fake Meth Case, Plans to Appeal

Longtime downtown Mill Valley shop owner and Fairfax resident, who once faced 8 felony charges after a dramatic narcotics raid on his shop, was convicted of selling fake drugs to undercover agents. He received three years’ probation.

Max Wade Was Armed When Arrested, Detective Says

San Rafael teen accused of shooting at two people in Homestead Valley in April and of stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini tried to fight off detectives outside his Richmond storage facility, according to testimony Thursday.

Fairfax Cats Killed By a Dog and Juveniles with a Joint

The Fairfax Cop Log for Oct. 3-9 includes a DUI arrest and a public intoxication arrest.

A “Hells Angel” Type on a Motorcycle and a Crying Woman on a Curb

The San Anselmo Police Log for Oct. 3-9 includes a resident frustrated with his neighbor’s wind chime.

Dead Bird Found in Ross Valley Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Another dead bird found in Novato earlier this month also tested positive for West Nile Virus, and officials say the warm weather may be partially to blame.

Teen Shooting Victims Testify in Max Wade Case

The preliminary hearing in the case against alleged shooter who stole Guy Fieri's $200k Lamborghini is expected to last three days. Check back for more updates.

UPDATE: Power Restored to 4K PG&E Customers, Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Re-Opens After Truck Hits Pole

Incident Friday evening shut down Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in both directions between Butterfield and San Anselmo Ave. for more than 18 hours and caused power outages across San Anselmo and Fairfax.

Drunken Driving Arrests for 18-year-olds and Under on the Rise

With three months of the year left to go, 2012 has already exceeded 2011 by six teen DUI arrests.

Stolen Catnip, an Injured Deer Stuck in a Fence and a Missing 3-Year-Old

The San Anselmo Police Log for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 includes a missing 3-year-old who police helped reunite with his mother.

Runaway Juvenile with Drugs and a Woman Yelling “You’re Drunk"

The Fairfax Police Log for Sept. 23-30 includes a woman receiving harassing phone calls from her daughter.

Novato Girl Dies of Injuries After Being Struck by SUV

Hailey Ratliff was riding her bike home from Sinaloa Middle School when she was hit on Novato Boulevard, a few hundred yards from her home.

A Bobcat, Found Shotgun Shell and Noisy Wedding

The San Anselmo Police log for Sept. 20-24 includes one woman who was arrested on charges of shoplifting.

A Fairfax Cat Gets Painted and Shaved, a Juvenile Girl Screaming and Found Keys

The Fairfax police log for Sept. 16-22 includes a complaint about a neighbor’s early morning chainsaw work, a harassed and filmed crossing guard and a mysterious cat-hazing incident.

SUV Plows Into San Rafael Restaurant, Traps Pedestrian

A Chevy Blazer smashed into Lundy's Home Cooking around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, during the farmer's market on Fourth Street.

UPDATE: Water Main Break Snarls Traffic on Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Center Blvd.

The eastbound lanes of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. were closed for more than five hours. Did you get stuck in traffic?

Ross Valley Firefighter Injured in Novato Wreck

A 46-year-old Novato man was towing a boat and failed to negotiate a curve in a Novato road near where a high school student was killed in a 2010 crash.

A Possible Mountain Lion, Student Followed Home and Juveniles Making Out

The San Anselmo Police Log for Sept. 14-17 includes a couple’s baseball game excitement mistaken for a domestic altercation.

Sheriff's Office Releases Photos of Suspects in Kentfield Liquor Store Robbery

Deputies are asking for the public's help in locating three suspects who put bottles of alcohol down their pants in a Sept. 10 shoplifting incident at Colonial Liquors.

Police Log: Aggressive Hitchhiker, Threatening Daughter and Panting Pups

The Fairfax Police Log for Sept. 13-15 includes juveniles urinating on someone’s driveway.

Fire in Fairfax Meadow Held to Quarter Acre

The cause of the blaze at the Marin Town & Country Club is under investigation.

Firefighters Tackle Structure Fire in San Anselmo

Details coming in about a fire on Agatha Court.

Marin Criminal Defense Attorney Arrested on Child Cruelty Charges After Fleeing Police

A San Rafael resident and criminal defense attorney erratically drove away from police last week in a car with a flat tire, putting her 8-year-old son in danger, according to San Rafael Police officials.

Agents Raid Pot Growing Operation in West Marin

About 4,500 plants of an average height of 5 feet were being confiscated Tuesday by several law enforcement agencies.

A Neighbor’s Good Deed Leads to a San Anselmo Police Call

The San Anselmo Police Log for Sept. 6-10 includes a resident accusing her neighbors of stealing towels, a burglary and a suspicious “cable repair” man.

PHOTOS: Ross Valley Firefighters Silently Honor 9/11 Victims

Officials solemnly gathered around the 9/11 memorial in San Anselmo early Tuesday morning, around the same time the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed 11 years ago.

A Roommate with “Scary Looking” People in His Room and Partying Juveniles

The Fairfax Police log for Sept. 5-9 includes burglaries, a stolen stroller and a vehicle vs. deer accident.