Gary Wild, 51, contacted San Rafael police Saturday and confessed to strangling the victim, who also was a transient, officials said.
A temporary overflow shelter is open at Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael. Two Novato churches have also opened their doors.
BREAKING: Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is providing free, limited emergency service between downtown Santa Rosa and downtown San Rafael.
Walter Horat, 49, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of operating a house of prostitution and aiding in prostitution.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around San Rafael and across Marin County.
Severe beach hazards are predicted in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties through Saturday morning.
Jeffrey Jenkins, 37, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty to felony charges of pimping and possessing meth.
William Drew Hodges, 51, was arrested by a Sonoma County sheriff's SWAT team at his Rohnert Park residence. (BREAKING)
Police arrested two people Friday during an operation to curb drug use and sales at the San Rafael Transit Center.
The fire was under control by 9:38 a.m. at the business at 76 Woodland Ave., according to San Rafael Fire Department.
A woman reported that she had been attacked by a man on a path behind Pickleweed Park and again on a path near Target in June in San Rafael.
Tao Zeng, 53, who operates San Rafael-based Mark & Period, Antique Asian Art, entered pleas of not guilty through her defense attorney.
The blaze broke out near 320 Channing Way.
Do you recognize these women? They are suspected of stealing a purse from a 92-year-old woman at Northgate Mall in San Rafael.
CHP officials are seeking the public's help in identifying two men who robbed the toll plazas at the Carquinez Bridge and the Bay Bridge.
The suspects, who live in San Rafael or Petaluma, allegedly sold cocaine and meth in the Canal area of San Rafael, officials said.
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around San Rafael and across Marin County.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around San Rafael and across the North Bay.
BREAKING: Police asked the public to avoid the area of Wolf Grade.
Haiyuan Zhu, 66, of San Francisco, died shortly after being transported to Kaiser San Rafael. (BREAKING)
The checkpoint will take place Friday night at an undisclosed location within San Rafael city limits.
Jim Lydon currently serves as fire chief of the city of Benicia. He started his career in San Rafael.
Officers conducted minor decoy and shoulder tap operations Saturday in San Rafael.
Did you witness this fatal collision? The CHP is seeking information that could lead to the person responsible.
Abraham Elisio Vargas Lopez, 31, of San Rafael, was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing two children, according to police. (BREAKING)
The kittens were found aboard a boat in San Rafael Yacht Harbor, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Aaron Long, 45, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and evading arrest, among other charges.
Police and fire personnel found the motorcycle on fire when they arrived to the scene.
Smoke will likely impact the air quality in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area through the Labor Day weekend, air quality officials said.
Police said the suspect, a San Rafael man, resisted arrest and a Taser stun gun had to be used to take him into custody. (BREAKING)
Unique Lashonda Gaimes, 26, was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide and mayhem, according to police. (BREAKING)
All three Marin County residents are stationed at Stinson Beach.
The blaze threatened homes above Wolf Grade Road, according to fire officials. The exterior of one home was damaged. (BREAKING)
BREAKING: Fire officials said residents and visitors will smell smoke from fires burning throughout the region.
Due to hot and dry conditions, a red flag warning is in effect for Marin and the North Bay hills from 9 p.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Saturday.
BREAKING: Do you recognize this woman? Unique Lashonda Gaimes, 26, is suspected of stabbing a man at a senior housing facility, police said.
Five men ages 18 to 23 were arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, participation in a criminal street gang and conspiracy.