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🌱 Patch AM: How neighborhood videos helped crack June’s armed Island Drive home burglary

And check out Bon Air Pet Fest! on the San Anselmo Patch calendar

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Hello San Anselmo! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How neighborhood videos helped crack June's armed Island Drive home burglary
  • What led to the $1 million bail in June's Island Drive case?

Also on today's calendar: Bon Air Pet Fest! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 83, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Who Pistol Whipped Homeowner During Marin Burglary Arrested: Police (patch.com) — San Anselmo residents are learning more about June's armed home burglary on Island Drive, after police arrested a 21-year-old Stockton man they say is responsible. Investigators credit neighborhood video from San Anselmo and nearby San Rafael with helping identify the suspect, who now faces multiple felony charges following a weeks-long surveillance operation.
   

• In Your Town for Aug. 20, 2026 (marinij.com) — San Anselmo readers should know a suspect in a June Island Drive home burglary and assault has been arrested in Stockton and is being held on $1 million bail. The same local roundup also details a recent DUI and license checkpoint on Red Hill Avenue, plus separate incidents in San Rafael and Mill Valley, underscoring current public safety activity around town.
   

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    Friday August 21
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    • Saturday August 22
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    San Rafael Chamber of Commerce 647 Irwin St. San Rafael CA 94901
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
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    9:00 am
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    12:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
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    Marin County Parks Marin Headlands
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🗞 Nearby News

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Fairfax

  • RADIO RADIO and CHICK JAGGER at Peri's - 2026-09-04 September 2026 (events.com)
  • El Cristiano Celebrates National Tequila Day With Its Ultra-Premium Agave Portfolio — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com)
  • Remembering Marin's lost movie theaters (marinij.com)

San Rafael

  • Suspect Who Pistol Whipped Homeowner During Marin Burglary Arrested: Police (patch.com)

Ok San Anselmo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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