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A second case is under investigation. Both involved Americans evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship to Travis AFB.
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"We still have very anti-housing policies," said state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.
Dry Spell Continues: Below-Normal Rain Forecast For Bay Area
It's been 20 days since it rained in the Bay Area.
Cruise-Ship Coronavirus Evacuees Arrive At Travis AFB
The arrival of Diamond Princess passengers is the third group quarantined by the CDC at the base to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19.
Death Row Inmate At San Quentin State Prison Dies
John Abel died over the weekend at a hospital away from the Marin prison, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
A man fell about 30 feet down a cliff in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's Marin Headlands. He was flown to a hospital.
Man, Woman Found Dead In Sleepy Hollow Driveway Identified
Authorities said the pair may have died after using an illegal drug.
Search Continues For Missing Couple In Marin County
Carol Kiparsky, 77, and Ian Irwin, 72, were renting a vacation home in Inverness, an unincorporated community in Marin.
State AGs, Local DAs Could Take Action Against PG&E In New Bill
A new bill would allow the state Attorney General and local district attorneys to take action against PG&E for negligent safety practices.
Bay Area Safeway Workers Threaten Strike As Bargaining Stalls
Workers at Safeway stores across the Bay Area are holding rallies Tuesday amid an ongoing dispute with management over wages and benefits.
California Voter Registration: Online Deadline Nears
Tuesday, Feb. 18 is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail for CA's March 3 election. If you miss it, you can still vote.
From the weekend:
1 Arrested, Another Sought In San Rafael Robbery
Police arrested one suspect and are still searching for another in a December strong-arm robbery in San Rafael.
Applications Open For Low-Income Senior Housing In Fairfax
Applications are now being accepted for tenancy in Victory Village, a new low-income senior housing complex in Fairfax.
Marin Voters Will Consider Parcel Tax For Wildfire Prevention
Marin voters will consider a 10-cent per square-foot tax for 10 years that would raise $19.3 million a year for wildfire prevention.
Senior Couple Reported Missing In Inverness
Carol Kiparsky, 77, and Ian Irwin, 72, were renting a home in Inverness and may have gone for a hike. They have been missing since Friday.
2 Arrested In Alleged Gang-Related Assault In Santa Rosa
Two men were arrested after allegedly beating two other men as they "verbalized gang challenges," Santa Rosa police said.
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Evacuees Coming To Travis AFB
Americans being evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship in Japan will be brought to Travis Air Force Base, officials announced.
Report Of Fight In Fairfield Results In Gun Arrest
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun after police responded to a reported fight in Fairfield last week.
One man was arrested and other suspects were at large following an alleged kidnapping in Dixon, police said.
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