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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
'Hometown heroes': New exhibit highlights legacy of Marin City's Black pioneers
In the North Bay, a new exhibit at all Marin County Library branches is highlighting the historical legacy of Marin City and the contribution of its Black pioneers, many who came to the area during World War II to work in the shipyards."It's a California Black history story, it's a national story," said Felicia Gaston.Marin City resident Felicia Gaston is preserving the rich history of her community, the only way she knows how by creating an exhibit for all to see at the Marin County Library."What I like about it is whatever area you live in you can come get...
Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini thief granted parole
The Marin County teen who stole Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini from San Francisco and shot at former classmates in a high-profile crime spree over a decade ago was granted parole on Thursday. Now 29 years old, Max Wade infamously rappelled from the roof of the British Motors dealership in San...
Paroled: Man who stole Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini as a teen wins release after 12 years
Max Wade, the infamous Marin bad boy who stole Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini and attempted to murder another teen, was granted parole by a state board Thursday. Wade was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison in 2014 for a teenage crime spree that earned him sensationalized coverage in the national news media—and even an eponymous rap song.
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,...
Utopia or Dystopia? The hidden history of Bay Area cults
Silhouetted against the sweeping landscapes of the Bay and the Marin Headlands, the Bay Area is well known for its position in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s. Political movements advocating for Black liberation and gay rights flourished amid the environment of leftist politics and free-thinking youth culture. Yet with this wave of new ideologies came a new form of social systems: cults. Groups such as Synanon and Peoples Temple in the Bay Area were originally formed with pure intentions of helping local communities. However, these groups soon devolved into cults and greatly shaped the lives of many local residents.
Daytime, Nighttime One-way Traffic Control for State Route 1 (SR-1) Capital Maintenance Project Continues in Marin County
Marin County — Caltrans is scheduled to continue drainage work and culvert replacement on the State Route 1 (Shoreline Highway) Capital Preventative Maintenance Project.. On Wednesday, July 17, there will be one-way traffic control at the Mesa Road intersection in Point Reyes Station between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. for culvert replacement.
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