San Rafael News

The Bay Area's newest trail is a blueprint for the future: a double-wide path, built by volunteers, that is designed to accommodate hikers and mountain bikers without conflict - and features a moderate climb and immoderate views.

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Army Pfc. William R. Lechner of San Rafael graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Brett Smith of Larkspur was named to the dean's list for the winter quarter at California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.

Julie Fukunaga, an Elkhorn School eighth-grader, finished second earlier this month in the California State Junior High Spelling Bee Championship.

Scott Granlund, 18, of San Rafael soars on his skateboard before sticking his landing during Marin City SK8 Day in Marin City, Calif.

Five teachers in the Chaffey Joint Union High School District have been disciplined for misconduct since the 2006-07 academic year, including two who were accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.

Call 479-3441. * A St. Andrew Presbyterian Church fundraiser with authors Anne and Sam Lamott and Brandon Hughes, music by Carol "Kelly" Thomas and the St.

San Rafael Democratic Assemblyman Jared Huffman continues to lead all candidates in fundraising to replace retiring Rep.

Assemblyman Michael Allen has raised significantly more money than his nearest challenger in a newly-created district encompassing Sonoma and Marin counties, campaign finance records show.

Arthur Luis Martinez, 44, of Vacaville agreed to a four-year prison term under the plea arrangement with prosecutors, said his lawyer, Deputy Public Defender Pedro Oliveros.

After a week, Weaver's Coffee & Tea won 38 percent of the votes for best coffee shop in San Rafael.

Sausalito's Floating Records has a winner with this debut album from the pop rock band Marble Party, a young quartet that's been described as "Farmhouse-era Phish hanging out at a beach barbecue with the Shins." The beach barbecue part, at least, is right on target.

Nesting pairs of red-shouldered hawks in one eucalyptus tree and great horned owls in another tree nearby have become a source of fascination for teachers and students alike at the Star Academy on Redwood Highway in San Rafael.

Trips for Kids/Re-Cyclery in San Rafael will hold a sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9. The nonprofit will hold its sale at its thrift shop at 610 Fourth St.

Digital Editions Front Desk Inside AH&LA Governmental Affairs Cover Story Special Reports Design & Construction Food & Beverage Technology Marketing Operations Finance Human Resources DALLAS-Construction is under way on a $50 million makeover and upgrade of Hyatt Regency Dallas' 1,120 guestrooms, bathrooms, and corridors, with completion set for ... (more)

The first shipment of concrete ties to rebuild the rail line between Sonoma and Marin counties for passenger trains was delivered to Santa Rosa by rail Thursday, a milestone as construction gets under way.

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The building went down as smoothly as the greasy omelettes that slid down your throat within those walls.

Jill and Steve Pierce of San Rafael are two-thirds of the band Orange Sherbet, a kids band with a new CD, 'Delicious.' Robert Tong AS LONGTIME MUSICIANS, Jill and Steven Pierce know exactly what to expect when they have a gig - uninhibited dancing, a super-appreciative audience and no awkward moments with people who've had a little too much to ... (more)

Guitarist Danny Click performs with the Hell Yeahs at the 37th annual Blues BBQ and Silent Auction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27 at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station.