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Body Identified as Missing Fairfax Surfer Darren Michael Smith Near Drakes Beach
A tragic end to the search for a surfer who vanished at Drakes Beach, as the Marin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a body found floating in the ocean waters on Wednesday was that of the missing Fairfax man. According to a press release by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office,...
Unlicensed Marin County contractors cited for illegally high prices
(KRON) — Several unlicensed contractors were cited for placing illegal bids as high as $15,000 for residential contracting work during a recent one-day sting in Marin County, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) said. The one-day sting operation happened in mid-April. CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) and the Marin and Sonoma County District Attorney’s […]
Honduran man sentenced 5 years in prison for drug dealing in Tenderloin
SAN FRANCISCO - A Honduran citizen was sentenced to five years in federal prison Tuesday for dealing drugs in the Tenderloin, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Miguel Ramos, 25, pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and four counts of possession to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine and heroin, according to prosecutors.
San Francisco Democrats are having a #MeToo moment as women share stories of rape, abuse
San Francisco Democrats appear to be on the verge of a #MeToo moment based on comments shared Thursday evening at a special hearing on sexual assault and harassment by local party leaders. More than 50 people attended the hearing inside the Milton Marks Auditorium, where rape survivors and victims of...
‘Can't believe we survived': Woman says good Samaritans helped her to safety after her car caught fire on Bay Bridge
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — As Lisa Goodman was driving her son across the Bay Bridge to SFO on Tuesday, her car catching fire was the last thing she expected to happen. But some 10 minutes after she crossed Treasure Island, she found herself sitting in a California Highway Patrol car as her own vehicle […]
Students at Vallejo school shut down City Hall after permit for new campus denied
City Hall in Vallejo was shut down Wednesday afternoon, as students of a local charter school protested a recent decision to deny the school's permit for a new campus.Around 2:40 p.m., Vallejo officials sent a statement that City Hall would be shut down for the remainder of the business day.According to the city, protesters moved from the outside of the building to the public business area on the second floor, leading to the capacity of the building's public space being reached."The extremely loud environment has hindered staff and visitors' ability to conduct regular business," officials said. Officials at Elite Public...
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