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An explosion and subsequent fire damaged multiple buildings and shut down a stretch of Highway 1 Tuesday morning in Stinson Beach.
An explosion and subsequent fire damaged multiple buildings and shut down a stretch of Highway 1 Tuesday morning in Stinson Beach. (Marin County Sheriff's Office)

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PG&E pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday for its role in the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 people.

Group Calls For Action Amid San Quentin Coronavirus Outbreak

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The coalition demanded the state take eight different steps to reduce overcrowding, ramp up testing and improve conditions at the prison.

Healdsburg Mayor Resigns Amid Backlash Over Racism, Police Reform

An online petition calling for the resignation of Healdsburg Mayor Leah Gold has garnered more than 1,800 supporters.

2 Alameda Residents Die In Solano County Crash

The pair were in a pickup truck that went off Interstate Highway 505 and struck a tree, the CHP says.

Explosion, Fire Damage Buildings, Close Highway In Stinson Beach

An explosion and subsequent fire damaged multiple buildings and shut down a stretch of Highway 1 Tuesday morning in Stinson Beach.

Fatal Crash Reported Off I-505 Near Putah Creek Road: CHP

The fatal incident happened at the Gaddino Road offramp from northbound I-505.

Napa Man Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Shootings

Nicholas Zazzarino pleaded guilty to several charges in connection with shooting two men in separate incidents the morning of Jan. 19, 2018.

Union Accuses Napa Hospital Of Unsafe Coronavirus Protocols

The workers also say Queen of the Valley Medical Center failed to test staff members who were exposed to a patient with coronavirus.

Inspirational Sign In Marin County: Photo Of The Day

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Legalized Sports Betting Could Generate Millions For California As State Considers Cuts

To minimize the harm that lies ahead, California must consider creative ways of increasing revenues to fund public services

More CA Prison Inmates Released Early Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Non-violent inmates with 180 days or less to serve on their sentences will eligible for supervised release starting July 1.

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