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Marin County man convicted of stealing Guy Fieri's Lamborghini granted parole
The Marin man who rappelled into a car dealership to steal Guy Fieri's Lamborghini — and tried to use it to woo a woman he later nearly killed — has been granted parole. The parole board's Thursday decision dramatically changes the life of Max Wade, now 29, who was supposed to spend life in prison.
Penngrove man killed in Marin County motorcycle crash
Motorcyclist killed in Marin County crash identified as Penngrove resident. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office identified the 57-year-old man Tuesday morning.|. Authorities identified a Penngrove motorcyclist who was killed late last week in a head-on crash near the Marin County coast. Steven Michael Campanali, 57, was riding a Kawasaki...
Tomales motorcyclist crash victim identified
A motorcyclist who fatally collided with a pickup truck in the Tomales area has been identified, the county coroner’s office said. Steven Michael Campanali, 57, of Penngrove was pronounced dead at the scene, Marin County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Fielding said Tuesday. Campanali was riding a 2020 Kawasaki Ninja...
Italian house arrest approved for Bay Area man convicted in Rome officer death
An Italian court has approved house arrest for a Marin County man convicted in the killing of an Italian police officer.The home detention was approved for 23-year-old Gabriel Natale-Hjorth. The court had reduced his crime to what amounts to negligence in the death of a police officer in Rome in July 2019. Then, his attorneys argued that he should be allowed to serve the rest of his 11-year sentence at his grandmother's home near Rome. On Monday, a judge agreed.WATCH: California college students accused of killing police officer - '32 Seconds: A Deadly Night in Rome'ABC7 I-Team's Dan Noyes reveals...
Lower Half of Manzanita Park and Ride Lot in Mill Valley Closed Due to Projected High Tides
Closure scheduled Friday, July 19 through Monday, July 29. Marin County — Caltrans maintenance is scheduled to close the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot, along with the shoulder parking on State Route 1 (Shoreline Highway), in the city of Mill Valley from Friday, July 19 through Monday, July 29 due to forecasted hightide flood warnings.
Caretaker arrested for allegedly sexually attacking woman in his care
On Sunday, July 14th, at approximately 1733 hours, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office received a report that an in-home medical caretaker had brutally attacked his elderly patient and her adult daughter, before fleeing the residence. The suspect, identified as Yumi Zingkhai (23 yr old male, Rohnert Park) was the paid, caretaker for an elderly female patient who suffers from memory related issues, and is unable to care for herself or make any decisions on her own behalf.
Richardson Bay housing program eases ‘anchor-outs’ ashore
For the first time in 40 years, former “anchor-out” Peter Romanowsky has a refrigerator. “I bought ice cream,” he said. Romanowsky was living on his boat anchored in Richardson Bay until several weeks ago, when he moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Larkspur — only a few miles from where he lived before moving into a boat. His housing is part of the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency housing program, which has recently transitioned some participants into the federal housing voucher program.
Marin Voice: Fund affordable housing now to keep families close
I’ve always been someone who likes to plan. As I handed in my last final exam of my second year at college, I had a chilling realization. I was halfway through college and I had no idea where I would be after I graduated. Panic set in. What am...
Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for July 17, 2024
The recent Fourth of July holiday was a time to celebrate being American — not “this type” or “that type” of American, all Americans (regardless of religion, race or gender). This country was founded on doctrines of inclusiveness not exclusion. The flag is not just...
Bay Area man convicted of stealing Guy Fieri's Lamborghini granted parole
The Marin County man convicted of a 2012 drive-by shooting and stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini could soon be out of prison on parole.According to our partners at the SF Standard, a state Parole Board granted Max Wade's release on good behavior and after he was assessed as a "moderate-low" risk.Wade was granted parole despite strong objections from the Marin County District Attorney's Office.RELATED: See video of Max Wade stealing Guy Fieri's LamboThe ABC7 News I-Team has an exclusive look at surveillance video and crime scene photos that sent 19-year-old Max Wade to jail.He was originally sentenced to 21 years to life in prison for attempted murder of a romantic rival and for grand theft. But that sentence was reduced, making him eligible for parole this year.The board's decision is subject to review for up to 120 days.Wade was 16 years old when he repelled into a San Francisco dealership and stole the celebrity chef's Lamborghini.A year later, Wade was finally caught when he pulled off a drive-by shooting in Mill Valley, trying to scare off the teen who was dating a girl he liked. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Marin County Kid Who Stole Guy Fieri's Lamborghini During Crazy Crime Spree Granted Parole After 12 Years
The kid, now a 29-year-old man, who rappelled into a luxury car showroom in San Francisco in 2011 and drove off with celebrity chef Guy Fieri's yellow Lamborghini, and then later fired a gun at romantic rival, was granted parole on Thursday. The story made national headlines back in October...
Nordstrom wins $1.1M tax refund from Marin County
Following an appeal by Nordstrom, Marin County has lowered the property tax assessment of the retailer's Corte Madera store by more than $8.7 million and refunded $1.11 million in property taxes, plus over $84,000 in interest payments. The county assessor's office signed a stipulated agreement with Nordstrom on Oct. 24,...
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