Marinscope Update: California Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the glitch has been fixed, but there remains a backlog of 250,000 to 300,000 cases to be processed. "Those are test results," he said. "We don’t know how many are positive or how many are negative." This may be … [Read more...] about Big screw-up by state undercounts COVID-19 cases, counties now flying blind
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Ex-Uber executive headed to jail for 18 months — took Google secrets
Anthony Scott Levandowski pleaded guilty and was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for trade secret theft related to Google’s self-driving car program, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and John F. Bennett, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. … [Read more...] about Ex-Uber executive headed to jail for 18 months — took Google secrets
Felon charged with illegal possession of ammo
Dustin Vaughn Dean Laster made an initial appearance today in federal court on a criminal complaint for being a felon in possession of ammunition, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. Laster made his initial … [Read more...] about Felon charged with illegal possession of ammo
East Bay residents charged with stealing 27 firearms from Hayward gun store — shotguns, rifles, handguns
In an indictment partially unsealed today, a federal grand jury charged Dashawn Talifario Taylor, Anthony Lamar Craft, Jr., and Tyronza Hampton, Jr., for stealing 27 firearms from a Hayward gun shop on the night of May 31, 2020, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Bureau of … [Read more...] about East Bay residents charged with stealing 27 firearms from Hayward gun store — shotguns, rifles, handguns
‘Chaewon’, ‘Rolex’ and underage kid charged by feds for alleged Twitter hack
Three individuals have been accused today for their alleged roles in the Twitter hack that occurred on July 15, 2020. The announcement was made by United States Attorney David L. Anderson; Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; FBI … [Read more...] about ‘Chaewon’, ‘Rolex’ and underage kid charged by feds for alleged Twitter hack
Grace Cathedral hacked
Grace Cathedral San Francisco Dear Friend of Grace Cathedral,We deeply value our relationship with you and respect the privacy of your information. We are writing to let you know about a recent data security incident at a third-party service provider that may have involved some of your personal … [Read more...] about Grace Cathedral hacked
Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
Long-time Sonoma Raceway executive Jere Starks, who oversaw the physical transformation of the raceway into one of the nation’s premier motorsports venues, has been inducted into the Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame. Starks first came to the facility as a construction contractor in the … [Read more...] about Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
Sonoma CEO Brandon Frere arrested at SFO attempting to leave the country
SAN FRANCISCO – Brandon Frere was sentenced to 42 months in prison following his guilty plea to wire fraud and money laundering charges, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special … [Read more...] about Sonoma CEO Brandon Frere arrested at SFO attempting to leave the country
Happy Fourth of July
From us here at Marinscope Community Newspapers -- the Novato Advance, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley Reporter, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Twin City Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope -- we wish you a safe holiday celebrating our nation's birthday. … [Read more...] about Happy Fourth of July
Muir Woods reopens on Monday
Muir Woods, the National Park in Marin that the world wants to see, will reopen Monday. … [Read more...] about Muir Woods reopens on Monday