Marin County to hold workshop aimed at helping small businesses thrive
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The Marin County Community Development Agency is hosting a community workshop in San Rafael to allow small business owners to weigh in about the city's permitting process, in an effort to find ways to improve. The agency's director, Sarah Jones sat down with KTVU to talk about the event and the mission to streamline more businesses coming to Marin County.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors here in the U.S. And Marcelle Kozocas is one of them. She is the Bay Area woman who documented her experience from her treatment to her changing appearance as she went through recovery. Marcelle joined us in studio along with with the executive director of the Hers Foundation to talk about how she is helping other survivors.

'End of life option' Act, inspired by Brittany Maynard, now permanent in California
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has been busy signing a number of bills into law this week. One of those bills is being praised by supporters of medical aid in dying. It's called Senate Bill 403, and it was inspired by the story of Brittany Maynard, who became a national advocate for end of life choices ten years ago.

San Francisco nonprofit, Creativity Explored, highlights artists with disabilities

The San Francisco nonprofit allows artists with disabilities to thrive in a studio environment with their peers while also connecting them to artist communities.

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

Vallejo family faces uncertainty after father’s ICE arrest
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Anahi Aguiniga of Vallejo is pleading for her father’s release from immigration custody. Her dad, Víctor Alejandro Aguiniga Gómez, was arrested while driving home from work in Bay Point. ICE says he was detained because he is undocumented, but the family insists the longtime Vallejo resident has no criminal record.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

Test prep in October: PSAT, enhanced ACT, and college admissions updates
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The covid-19 pandemic caused many colleges to get rid of SAT and ACT requirements for admission. Changes also include new testing options. Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, explains what students should do to help boost their chances of getting in to their dream schools.

Hope for Gaza: Israel and Hamas reach tentative deal
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Annelle Sheline, a research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, gives insight on first steps in peace deal agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

Spinach recalled after batch tests positive for potentially harmful bacteria

A Minnesota-based food products supplier is recalling organic spinach after some of the product tested positive for a potentially harmful bacteria.

3 people injured in 2 vehicle crash in San Jose
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The San Jose Police Department says three adults were injured when two vehicles crashed in San Jose on Wednesday. Two of the people have life-threatening injuries, officials say.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035

California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.