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Residential properties, churches and sports fields and parks and among the settings that would be exempt from the ban, The IJ reports.

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Residential properties, churches and sports fields and parks and among the settings that would be exempt from the ban, The IJ reports.

The shooting occurred Wednesday morning in the 1900 block of Fairview Street, Berkeleyside reports.
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A dispute over an interrupted car burglary led to the shooting, police said.
A dispute over an interrupted car burglary led to the shooting, police said.
A dispute over an interrupted car burglary led to the shooting, police said.
Jaime Diaz Calderon, 46, was wanted in Salt Lake City, Utah, in connection with a 1997 kidnapping and sexual assault case, authorities said.
The suspect is wanted in connection with a Monday afternoon incident at at Verve Coffee Roasters at 162 University Avenue, police said.
The suspect is wanted in connection with a Monday afternoon incident at at Verve Coffee Roasters at 162 University Avenue, police said.
The suspect is wanted in connection with a Monday afternoon incident at at Verve Coffee Roasters at 162 University Avenue, police said.
The victim, who is in his 60's, was hospitalized with injuries to his head and arms, according to the Berkeley Police Department.
Firefighters at 6:05 p.m. responded to a report of the blaze at 98 Marinita Ave., The Marin Independent Journal reports.
Firefighters at 6:05 p.m. responded to a report of the blaze at 98 Marinita Ave. in San Rafael, The Marin Independent Journal reports.
The social media giant lost more than a quarter of its value Thursday morning.
Canal Alliance CEO Omar Carrera received the honor at the 2022 Heart of Marin Awards.
Canal Alliance CEO Omar Carrera received the honor at the 2022 Heart of Marin Awards.
The Mustangs had their streak snapped Tuesday in a 32-29 Marin County Athletic League loss to Terra Linda on Tuesday.
LaSandra White was appointed assistant principal in late May, replacing Dr. Liz Seabury, who took anew role with the district.
City officials said the closure is for routine maintenance and repairs.