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Senior Julianne Abenoja won the pageant, which fundraises for the school. Abenoja danced to "Elephants" by Rachel Yamagata as her talent.
Hoover police are asking for help in identifying a suspect wanted for questioning in a felony shoplifting case that took place Nov. 8.
Chief Patrick Smith is offering "prayers and condolences" as his department investigates four Saturday homicides and two Sunday homicides.
Parking restrictions will be in effect starting 8 a.m., and roads surrounding California Memorial Stadium will begin closing at 6 p.m.
Starting Saturday, the highway's northbound off-ramp will be closed during varying overnight hours for ongoing construction, officials said.
From Monday-Wednesday, Santa will host a food drive at a Mill Valley grocery store, then ride through part of the city alongside police.
A study found that pavement conditions in Novato have worsened from "good" to "fair" since 2018, and that roads in Marin are "fair" overall.
Pavement conditions in San Rafael — and in Marin overall — are "fair," according to a Metropolitan Transportation Commission report.
An MTC report has found that pavement conditions in Larkspur have improved since 2018, but that roads in Corte Madera have become worse.
A study found that pavement conditions in Mill Valley have improved from "fair" to "good" since 2018, but roads in Marin are "fair" overall.
An MTC report has found that pavement conditions in San Anselmo have improved since 2018, but that roads in Fairfax have become worse.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in El Cerrito and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in San Rafael and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in San Anselmo-Fairfax and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Larkspur-Corte Madera and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Novato and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Berkeley and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Albany and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service's annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Mill Valley and across the country.
From Dec. 6-10, officials will host a week of sessions and speeches designed to help the Marin County community improve its health.
