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Could Andy Lopez's Death Have Been Prevented?
13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot by a Sonoma County deputy after he was spotted walking with two toy rifles. His death has raised questions about the relationship between police and residents

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13-year-old Andy Lopez was shot by a Sonoma County deputy after he was spotted walking with two toy rifles. His death has raised questions about the relationship between police and residents

After a month long insurance company battle and media campaign, an independent medical review by the Department of Managed Healthcare says Oakland Children's Hospital is the best course of treatment for Aria Schilling.
After a month long insurance company battle and media campaign, an independent medical review by the Department of Managed Healthcare says Oakland Children's Hospital is the best course of treatment for Aria Schilling.
After a month long insurance company battle and media campaign, an independent medical review by the Department of Managed Healthcare says Oakland Children's Hospital is the best course of treatment for Aria Schilling.
Halloween fun close to home! Bats, snakes, spiders, owls and other spooky creatures are on display at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek this week.
Halloween fun close to home! Bats, snakes, spiders, owls and other spooky creatures are on display at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek this week.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Attention overnight commuters, US-50 Lane & Ramp Closures begin tonight. Expect delays from Oct. 30 thru Nov. 1.
Accidents in Fairfield on I-80 have traffic backed up both directions. Drive safe.
Accidents in Fairfield on I-80 have traffic backed up both directions. Drive safe.
Accidents in Fairfield on I-80 have traffic backed up both directions. Drive safe.
Accidents in Fairfield on I-80 had traffic backed up both directions for about two hours this morning. Drive safe.
Check out photos from the 2013 Milley Awards, honoring those who, through their accomplishments in the arts, have brought honor to the Mill Valley community.
Tam High sophomore athlete, Jackson Hettler, 15, of Tam High took 1st in his age group and 3rd overall at the Marin County Triathlon last Sunday.
Jury readies for deliberations on the Mill Valley teen accused of stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini and shooting at two Mill Valley teens. Max Wade now faces two counts of attempted murder.
Earlier this year, the county settled with two vendors over what it says was a poorly executed software system. Now it's asking new companies to submit proposals and say they've learned their lesson