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  1. Lines form at Marin post offices on busiest day of the yearRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... it all done," she said as she prepared to enter the hourlong line at the post office at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. "Today is crucial. I've got to get it done. No way around it." Looking at historical mail data, the Postal Service tabbed ... 11 comments

    Related Topix: Novato, CA, Life, Holidays, Christmas, San Francisco, CA, Petaluma, CA

  2. Oh, Christmas treeRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | SFGate

    ... It's not nationalistic or religionistic. It's just a tree, and a tree can't exclude anyone. LUCY SAROYAN San Rafael A symbol of hope I was very disturbed by the recent letter, "Respect other faiths, too" (Dec 12). I don't consider the Christmas tree ...

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    Related Topix: Pagan/Wiccan, Foster City, CA, Millbrae, CA, Santa Rosa, CA, Opinion

  3. Thumbs -- Published December 15, 2009Read the original story

    13 hrs ago | RecordNET

    ... $4 to $5 and that carpoolers no longer be allowed to cross for free. The increases would apply on the Richmand-San Rafael, Zampa, Benicia, Antioch, Dumbarton and San Mateo bridges. Tolls on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge also would go up to ...

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    Related Topix: Stockton, CA, Prison, San Mateo, CA, Opinion

  4. Parents Place offers music classes for kidsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... with a free demonstration from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Jan. 10 at the center, at 600 Fifth Ave. in San Rafael. Pre-registration is required; call 491-7959 or visit www.parentsplaceonline.org 1 comment

    Related Topix: Kids, Family

  5. Safety courses set for older driversRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    Older drivers can sharpen their skills at AARP driver safety courses, set for January at the San Rafael Community Center and the Corte Madera Recreation Center.

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    Related Topix: Corte Madera, CA

  6. Film warns Marin teens of the dangers of life onlineRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... changed after the San Marin High School junior began volunteering at the Jeannette Prandi Children's Center, a San Rafael agency for sexually abused children. "I walked into a room, and there were 20 filing cabinets full of rape cases," Kushnir ... 3 comments

    Related Topix: Novato, CA, Marin County, CA, Family, Teenagers

  7. Twin Cities police chief announces retirementRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Marin Independent Journal

    ... Aug. 23. No successor has been announced. Green, a 69-year-old Marin resident, started his career at the San Rafael Police Department in 1961. He was promoted to sergeant in 1967 and lieutenant in 1970. In 1972, he was shot by a drug suspect during ... 25 comments

    Related Topix: Corte Madera, CA, Larkspur, CA

  8. Lines form at Marin post offices on busiest day of the yearRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Marin Independent Journal

    ... it all done," she said as she prepared to enter the hourlong line at the post office at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. "Today is crucial. I've got to get it done. No way around it." Looking at historical mail data, the Postal Service tabbed ... 11 comments

    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, San Francisco, CA, Petaluma, CA

  9. Running in Marin: From Quad Dipsea to 50-mile Endurance Challenge,...Read the original story

    15 hrs ago | Marin Independent Journal

    ... the rest of the way. Hauth returned to Old Mill Park in 4:01:59 for the eighth fastest winning Quad time ever. San Rafael's Victor Ballesteros, 39, arrived second, nearly 14 minutes back. Van McCarty, Kimura, Cameron Berg and Pommier followed. ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Marathon, Outdoor Recreation

  10. Cause of death learned in Santa Venetia caseRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Marin Independent Journal

    A San Rafael man who was found dead in a Santa Venetia garage died of acute poisoning by the chemical toluene, a solvent and gasoline additive, the coroner's office said. 6 comments

    Related Topix: Santa Venetia, CA, Drugs

  11. Carls Patio to acquire California retailerRead the original story

    Yesterday | Furniture Today

    ... disclosed. Frellens has been operated by the Reisewitz family for more than 50 years and has stores in San Ramon, San Rafael and Fairfield, Calif. Carls Patio President Gary Ecoff said the stores, averaging 10,000 square feet, will be remerchandised ...

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    Related Topix: Retail, Household Products, Fairfield, CA

  12. Having a Dickens of a ChristmasRead the original story

    Yesterday | Santa Rosa Press Democrat

    ... comes alive this weekend at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco and at a Dickens Family Holiday in San Rafael on Wednesday. The events are linked, with some actors from the larger fair also performing in the San Rafael event, ...

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    Related Topix: Charles Dickens, Vocal, Theater, Arts

  13. Editorial: Good Samaritan digs deep to help his local libraryRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... our libraries for granted, until they have to tighten the belt, which often means reduced hours and other cuts. San Rafael is facing millions of dollars in red ink, which means the city's public library decided it had to cancel some magazine ... 3 comments

    Related Topix: Libraries, Opinion

  14. The Redwoods in Mill Valley partners with local developer on renovation plansRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Marin Independent Journal

    The Redwoods senior center in Mill Valley is working with a San Rafael-based affordable housing developer to move ahead with renovation and expansion plans.

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    Related Topix: Mill Valley, CA, Home Listing, Home

  15. Report: Alto Hill Tunnel reopening carries big price tagRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | Marin Independent Journal

    ... to a new report that looks at ways to better connect Corte Madera and Mill Valley. The county commissioned San Rafael-based Alta/LandPeople to conduct a study of three specific bicycle and pedestrian routes connecting the cities, a key segment of ... 58 comments

    Related Topix: Corte Madera, CA, Mill Valley, CA, Marin County, CA, Larkspur, CA

  16. Dog helps Marin prosecutors comfort traumatized crime victims, witnessesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    Mary Stompe hugs Vivian the dog in the hallway of the courthouse in San Rafael. The newest legal star at the Marin County courthouse can't grill witnesses or file motions, but she knows 40 commands and practically works pro bono. 20 comments

    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Marin County, CA, Novato, CA, Santa Rosa, CA

  17. Heart of Marin luncheon on Jan. 7Read the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership in San Rafael has set its 17th annual Heart of Marin awards luncheon in San Rafael on Jan.

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    Related Topix: Non-Profit

  18. Lions speakers contest offers scholarshipsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... st rules are available from the Corte Madera Lions at (800) 987-1930; from the Novato Lions at 382-3350; from the San Rafael Lions at 453-3846; from the San Rafael Las Gallinas Lions at 479-3003; and from the West Marin Lions at 663-8729.

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    Related Topix: Education Etc., Corte Madera, CA, Novato, CA

  19. SingersMarin seeks sponsors for ticketsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Marin Independent Journal

    ... to give to Marin nonprofits that serve low-income families. A concert set for Dec. 20 at the Marin Center in San Rafael, "Tis the Season ... Candles and Wishes," will feature six youth and choral adult ensembles accompanied by harp, flute and piano. ...

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  20. My favorite Rock BandsRead the original story

    Sunday | Pacific Sun

    Travel-Leisure , posted by johnnymarin, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood, 2 hours ago I grew up in Los Angeles during the golden age of Rock-n-Roll. I was priveledged to see Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Little Richard and Richie Valens during my High Scool years.

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    Related Topix: Rock-N-Roll, Chuck Berry, Little Richard

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