Novato

An overturned big rig hauling crushed vehicles overturned on southbound Highway 101 in Novato early Friday morning, blocking all lanes in the morning commute direction, according to the California Highway Patrol. Mike Inouye reports.

An overturned big rig hauling crushed vehicles overturned on southbound Highway 101 in Novato early Friday morning, initially blocking all lanes in the morning commute direction, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Some Novato residents are being asked to shelter in place due to Marin County Sheriff’s Office activity.

Residents in one Novato neighborhood have been evacuated and several streets are closed due to a structure fire in the area, according to Novato police.

A Novato teen is recovering at the hospital after surviving a crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

A Novato teen is recovering at the hospital after surviving a crocodile attack in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Jean Elle reports.

A lucky Mega Millions lottery player in Novato is holding a ticket worth more than half a million dollars, according to the California Lottery.

Novato police are seeking a suspect who crashed a vehicle into a gun shop early Thursday morning, although investigators did not say whether any firearms were stolen in the break-in.

A transient man was arrested under suspicion of starting three different fires in Novato.

A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of spraying a man with bear repellent spray.

A man and dog drowned Thursday evening after a truck they were in went into Pacheco Pond in the community of Bel Marin Keys in unincorporated Novato, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A man and dog drowned Thursday evening after a truck they were in went into Pacheco Pond in the community of Bel Marin Keys in unincorporated Novato, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The city of Novato and the Downtown Novato Business Association on Tuesday announced the designation of more than 30 temporary carryout parking spaces along Grant Avenue and a handful of side streets. City staff placed green and white signs in front of the designated spaces, allowing customers to efficiently access restaurants and businesses in downtown Novato who are offering curbside…

Scientists all over the world are trying to develop drugs to treat people with COVID-19 and a lot of that research is happening in the Bay Area including the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato.

Scientists all over the world are trying to develop drugs to treat people with COVID-19 and a lot of that research is happening in the Bay Area including The Buck Institute for Research in Aging in Novato. Cheryl Hurd reports.

Police in Novato said Saturday afternoon that a missing 11-year-old boy has been safely located Tejon left his home in the area of Diablo Avenue about 11 a.m. Friday, according to police. About 12:15 p.m. Saturday, police announced he had been found.

A 71-year-old Novato man was struck and killed by a SMART train Thursday night, but he will not be identified before his next of kin are notified, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The man was walking alone on the tracks south of the grade crossing when he was struck by a northbound Sonoma-Marin-Area Rail Transit train around 7:50…

Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent years, and the National Retail Federation says Americans are expected to spend $2.7 billion on Halloween decorations this year. Wildlife organizations say they also have seen an increase in animal visits to local rehabilitation centers...

Caltrans on Saturday will begin temporarily closing sections of westbound state Highway 37 in Novato to perform storm damage repairs along the highway.

Residents of several Bay Area cities on Friday are planning to take part in Lights for Liberty vigils, as part of worldwide protests against detention camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.