Dec. 4—San Rafael has approved a proposal to redevelop Northgate mall with 1,422 residences around shops and restaurants, capping more than three years of planning and contentious hearings.

Its Marin location is at the Northgate mall in San Rafael. “Kohl’s announced plans to close 27 stores of its more than 1,150 locations,” the retailer announced in a statement. “The ...

There have been expansions, transformation from an open-air mall to one ... Through most of its history, Northgate has been a significant economic engine for San Rafael, generating sales and ...