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For Pacific Crest Trail hikers, a new militarized zone on the U.S.-Mexico border challenges a longstanding tradition
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (1080+ words) The recent creation of a national defense area along the U.S.-Mexico border may affect a longstanding tradition for Pacific Crest Trail hikers starting their nearly 3,000-mile journey north in San Diego County. Late last year, the Trump administration announced a…...
‘Cruel truth’: Some of Savannah Guthrie co-workers hope she won’t return
1+ week, 1+ day ago (578+ words) On Thursday, the "Today" show went to great lengths to emphasize to viewers that the NBC morning news show is "a family," as its on-air talent welcomed co-host Savannah Guthrie back for a visit after she has been in Arizona…...
Judge issues temporary order barring removal of boy, 5, and father who were detained in Minnesota
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and VALERIE GONZALEZ A federal judge has issued a temporary order prohibiting removal of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota quickly become another lightning rod for America's divisions on immigration…...
How to spot a flood-damaged car
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (825+ words) The recent Marin floods bring to light the devastating impact flooding can have on homes and businesses. "Even minor flooding could pose a safety risk, including electrical hazards from water coming in contact with wiring, potential contamination and mold growth,…...
Dick Spotswood: Not all Marin school districts post salaries, as requested
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (467+ words) The California State Controller's Office maintains a list of the salaries, bonuses and pension contributions reflecting the total compensation of public employees for state and local governments. It's the essence of governmental transparency. The controller requests that all counties, cities,…...
San Rafael woman sentenced for insurance fraud
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) A San Rafael woman was sentenced to 180 days in jail for auto insurance fraud, the Marin County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. Marilyn Gibson, 46, had pleaded guilty in July to a felony count of filing a false insurance claim, the…...
Editorial: Communication key in addressing permits for pop-up food vendors
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) San Rafael's initiative aimed at so-called "pop up" food vendors is not a matter of picking on struggling immigrants, but one of community public health. The city's police department and the county Environmental Health Services division will be launching special…...
Trail warning issued for Cold Canyon
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) The Vacaville Fire Protection District has issued a public safety notice for hikers wanting to take on the Cold Canyon Trail at Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve near Lake Berryessa: Hike at your own risk. The UC Davis Stebbins Cold Canyon…...
California Voice: After years of undrinkable water, our rural California community finally has hope
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (612+ words) We all know of mom-and-pop shops run by couples who share the workload and, if lucky, become integral to the communities they serve. Until recently my husband, Norm Benson, and I were mom-and-pop operators of a water treatment and distribution…...
Another View: Sanctuary cities are following good public policy
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (561+ words) On March 5, the mayors of Boston, Denver, Chicago and New York were summoned to Congress to justify their cities" sanctuary status. The mayors" explanations were interrupted by questions rooted in inaccurate, racist stereotypes about undocumented immigrants, but they stood their…...