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San Martin's Jennifer Smith will have her family and neighbors behind her during the Top Truck Challenge in June.

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San Martin's Jennifer Smith will have her family and neighbors behind her during the Top Truck Challenge in June.

Commuters to and from the Larkspur ferry terminal have a chance to win swag during Bike to Work Day.
Corte Madera Town Council will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Corte Madera and Larkspur have the right to ban or allow medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits, the California State Supreme Court rules.
Residential burglary turns into a truck theft over the weekend.
The subject of a manhunt between Sonoma and Marin counties is also a suspect in the murder of a Castro Valley woman in Oregon.
Crackdown on distracted drivers in April yields 315 citations by the CHP.
Crackdown on distracted drivers during April nets 343 violations involving cell phone use while driving.
Regular washing and diligence are key to keeping your bags — and you — healthy from fecal bacteria contamination.
Thomas Hobson was arrested Saturday on suspicion of bank robbery and possession of a false bomb.
5k run on Saturday will benefit local public schools.
Thomas Hobson is expected to enter a plea next week after he was arrested for robbing the Wells Fargo branch at Bon Air on Saturday.
Jeffrey Boyce, who was captured at the Bon Air Shopping Center after a long chase Monday, allegedly was heading toward the Russian consulate to seek asylum.
The iconic Twin Cities Market is gone, so what would you like to see fill the space?
Anthony Lee is scheduled to appear in court on Friday in a probation hearing related to his 2011 standoff with police at Bank of America.
Larkspur accountant Jennifer Tyrell-Smith says she's "excited" to join the non-profit.
Now that we are two weeks past the federal tax deadline, it's time to sit back and await refund check. What should you do with yours? Attorney Leslie H. Tayne shares what's best to do with a lump sum.
Larkspur City Council during Wednesday's meeting will try to prioritize projects to improve city streets.
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