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San Rafael’s finest mourn San Diego cop killed in the line of duty

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The San Rafael Police Department has learned of the tragic loss of San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar #7989. Officer Machitar was killed in the line of duty Monday night while serving bravely to safeguard the public he swore to protect. We extend our condolences to his family, colleagues, … [Read more...] about San Rafael’s finest mourn San Diego cop killed in the line of duty

Conservation Club funds new weather station on Mount Tamalpais

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The Tamalpais Conservation Club, the oldest conservation organization in Marin County, donated $5,000 this summer to the West Point Inn on Mount Tamalpais for the purchase of a new weather station. “This is the only weather station on Mt. Tam and gives real-time weather conditions which is … [Read more...] about Conservation Club funds new weather station on Mount Tamalpais

Sideshows in San Rafael? Police say don’t try it

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As sideshow incidents continue throughout the greater Bay Area, the San Rafael Police Department wants to let our community know that we understand their concerns. Sideshow Enforcement: • The San Rafael Police Department will not tolerate sideshow activity. • Sideshows are dangerous and … [Read more...] about Sideshows in San Rafael? Police say don’t try it

Petaluma man killed in head-on crash in San Geronimo Valley

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San Geronimo Valley Traffic Collision Fatality- Identity Released The decedent has been positively identified as: Carlos Enrique Verdugo-Cruz, a 19-year-old male from Petaluma, CA. On Tuesday August 20, 2024, at approximately 8:09 AM, a head-on vehicle collision with injuries was reported … [Read more...] about Petaluma man killed in head-on crash in San Geronimo Valley

Graton Resort & Casino hosts ‘Full Tilt Mixology Contest’

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Matt Katzin of Sebastopol's Fern Bar returns to defend his title What:   Graton Resort & Casino is hosting the Second Annual Full Tilt Mixology Contest, featuring teams from 10 of North Bay’s top cocktail experts, competing to win the top cocktail recipe. The public is … [Read more...] about Graton Resort & Casino hosts ‘Full Tilt Mixology Contest’

DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested

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1973 Cold Case Homicide Case Investigations Solved By DNA - Subject Arrested In Idaho In November of 1973, Nina “Nadine” Fischer, a Swedish national, was sexually assaulted and murdered in her unincorporated San Rafael home during the day while her husband was away at work. The case was … [Read more...] about DNA solves 51-year-old rape/murder in San Rafael of Swedish national; 75-year-old Idaho man arrested

State pot cops seize $120 million in illegal cannabis in 2024

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Sacramento – Reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting children from illegal cannabis and protecting the legal cannabis marketplace, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 … [Read more...] about State pot cops seize $120 million in illegal cannabis in 2024

Jerry Garcia’s artwork showcased in Sausalito

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SCA is thrilled to showcase an exclusive collection of artwork by the legendary and eclectic artist, Jerry Garcia. Jerry always carried his sketchbooks, filling them with notes and drawings that became some of his most iconic works. He wasn't seeking public attention or painting for an audience; … [Read more...] about Jerry Garcia’s artwork showcased in Sausalito

Israel channels Joshua; goes Old Testament on Oct. 7 masterminds

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Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subvrsive This is not a shocker. At least it shouldn’t be.  Two senior militant leaders in two far away Middle Eastern capitals met their maker within hours of each other.  Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh thought he was safe comfortably snuggled in bed in … [Read more...] about Israel channels Joshua; goes Old Testament on Oct. 7 masterminds