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Woman Found Dead in Marin Woods Remembered as 'Vivacious and Outgoing'
Trisha Hopfe, 31, of Pleasanton was found in Marin at the Point Reyes National Seashore on June 6.

I’m an award-winning journalist who was born and raised in Boise, Idaho (yep, I’m a city girl in Idaho terms). I earned my bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
For nearly four years I was an editor at Marinscope Newspapers. I spent most of my time as editor of the Sausalito Marin Scope, writing about everything from adorable stranded sea lions to visiting mega yachts to the Sausalito City Council’s contentious local politics.
I have earned top journalism honors from the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA), Idaho Press Club and National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Most recently I earned first place awards for coverage of local government and coverage of youth, as well as an award for environmental reporting, from the CNPA.
If I’m not working, you may find me …
Dancing. I did ballet for more than 14 years but recently became obsessed with recreational dance classes in samba, afro-Brazilian and Latin dance. I was a regular at Roco Dance in Fairfax, but I’m taking a hiatus from dance to recover from an injury. I’m hoping to be back on the dance floor this summer.
Hiking. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t like to be inside on a sunny weekend. Marin’s hiking options are endless – what an incredible place to live!
Traveling. I spent a semester in Spain in 2007 and haven’t gotten rid of the travel bug since. I’ve been to 22 countries, but now I only cross oceans once or twice a year. I do, however, enjoy taking lots of weekend trips within the West Coast.
Eating tapas. Living in the Bay Area has made me extra obsessed with food. Tapas are my favorite, but I’m looking forward to trying lots of San Anselmo and Fairfax restaurants.
Trisha Hopfe, 31, of Pleasanton was found in Marin at the Point Reyes National Seashore on June 6.

A yellow Labrador and two Guide Dogs for the Blind employees escaped injury Monday morning and the incident was caught on camera.
Police officials and family members don’t know why Pleasanton’s Trisha Hopfe, 31, was in Marin earlier this month. Her body was found east of Olema on June 6.
Marin resident and regular participant Cathy Youngling urges community support for the June 21 portion of this year's walk, which will not return to Marin next year.
Seven-hour show features sets from Cake, New Orleans funk band Galactic featuring Living Colour frontman Corey Glover, Taj Mahal, Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue and San Rafael-based Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs.
There were 39 firefighters from six different agencies at the building to battle the evening blaze.
The Fairfax Police blotter for May 30-June 4 includes a smashed window in a VW Jetta.
The proprietor of San Rafael's Club 101, which closed recently, may become one of the new owners of George's in downtown San Rafael.
Check out a few clips of Fairfax Festival parade participants preparing for the procession.
Proceeds from the event will benefit a Kentfield-based charity supporting those with breast cancer.
Check out some of the local runners with unique stories that have brought them to this year's Dipsea Race.
Free CPR and automated external defibrillator demonstrations are planned for Saturday at Northgate Mall and Mi Pueblo Market in San Rafael.
Local officials are preparing for a major regional heat wave, but the temperatures aren’t expected to get above 90 on Saturday, the day of the annual Fairfax Festival.
It should reach the high 80s on Friday and Saturday. What will you do to stay cool?