The $6.6 million construction contract has been awarded to E.F. Brett & Company Inc. of San Rafael.
"The scam preys on the fear of the parent and constant threats to harm the child if the parent doesn't cooperate quickly."
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around Marin County and across the North Bay.
The occupant safely escaped from the home, fire officials said.
The tax would apply to guests at traditional hotels and inns, short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and private campgrounds.
San Rafael firefighters worked with city building and safety officials to evaluate the structure.
A Coast Guard boat had already responded with Marin County firefighters when the decision was made to air evacuate.
Camilo Abel Arias Marroquin, 25, of San Rafael, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and elder abuse.
Jose Antonio Garcilazo, 27, a convicted sex offender from Sonoma, was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at Dominican University.
An Amber Alert had been issued for Jayce Cosso, 6, who police said was abducted by his 41-year-old father, John Cosso, in Modesto.
In a nationwide study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, two out of three car seats were misused, according to the CHP.
Guojie Li, 74, has Alzheimer's disease and dementia, police said.
The Marin County Probation Department conducted more than 40 unannounced probation searches of residences in the county on Sept. 18.
The gas leak involved a small plastic residential line, San Rafael fire officials said.
First responders arrived at the scene to find the 59-year-old San Rafael man unresponsive.
A construction worker was killed in San Rafael Tuesday morning when plywood fell on top of him at a construction site, police said.
The Marin wildland blaze burning in the Samuel P. Taylor State Park is believed to be caused by a power line that fell on the Ridge Trail.
No evacuations were ordered, officials said.
During the checkpoint, officers will be on the lookout for drivers with signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.
Danielle Mowers, 40, was booked into Marin County Jail on five felony and seven misdemeanor charges.
Lucas McFadden, 24, of Petaluma, pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
There is no estimated time of reopening.
San Rafael firefighters moved quickly to prevent the spread of a fire Saturday evening.
Charges included vehicle theft, possession of alcohol by a minor and possession of marijuana, police said.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents from around San Rafael and across Marin County.
Authorities will seek charges of attempted murder of an officer when Faramarz Aghazadeh, 48, is released from the hospital, officials said.
The knife-wielding suspect was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
There is an average of 60 third-time DUI offenders a year on probation and 40 four-time DUI offenders a year on probation, officials said.
More than $17,000 in merchandise was stolen from drug stores and supermarkets, police said.
So far, nine victims have been identified, with damages exceeding $6,500.
Scott Pederson, 37, Tyler Barnes, 34, and Brian Cardoza, 26, suffered burns to their ears, face and hands, officials said.