By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 1:32 pm PDT, Thursday, October 11, 2018 A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Craftsman home at 101 Madrone Ave. in Larkspur, Calif., is listed for $1.795 million and tucked among the redwoods. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Craftsman home at 101 Madrone Ave. in Larkspur, Calif., is listed for $1.795 million and tucked among the redwoods. Photo: Mark Romero A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Craftsman home at 101 Madrone Ave. in Larkspur, Calif., is listed for $1.795 million and tucked among the redwoods. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Craftsman home at 101 Madrone Ave. in Larkspur, Calif., is listed for $1.795 million and tucked among the redwoods. Photo: Mark Romero A three-bedroom, two-bathroom Craftsman home at 101 Madrone Ave. in Larkspur, Calif., is listed for $1.795 million and tucked among the redwoods. A three-bedroom, … [Read more...] about Unique home on Marin’s beloved redwood-filled street listed for $1.795 million
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New Okinawa chief wants US to rethink Marine base relocation
Updated 2:57 am CDT, Friday, October 12, 2018 Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands during a meeting at Abe's office in Tokyo Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Tamaki won the election for governor at the end of last month, becoming the first Amerasian to lead the southwestern Japanese islands. less Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands during a meeting at Abe's office in Tokyo Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Tamaki won the election for governor at the end of last ... more Photo: Eugene Hoshiko, AP Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands during a meeting at Abe's office in Tokyo Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Tamaki won the election for governor at the end of last month, becoming the first Amerasian to lead the southwestern Japanese islands. less Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki, left, and Japanese … [Read more...] about New Okinawa chief wants US to rethink Marine base relocation
Remains of Illinois Marine killed during WWII return home
Updated 1:20 pm PDT, Thursday, October 11, 2018 A United States Marine Corps honor guard carries the casket of USMC Technical Sergeant Harry Carlsen as it arrives aboard a Delta flight at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Chicago. His family as well as Chicago police and fire personnel turned out to honor him. He served in the USMC during WWII as the Quartermaster Maintenance Chief for Company A of the 2nd Marine Divisions' 2nd Amphibious Tractor Battalion. He was killed in action on Nov. 20, 1943 in Betio Island Red Beach One, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands but his remains were just identified this year. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune via AP) less A United States Marine Corps honor guard carries the casket of USMC Technical Sergeant Harry Carlsen as it arrives aboard a Delta flight at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in ... more Photo: Stacey … [Read more...] about Remains of Illinois Marine killed during WWII return home
Marine, businessman battle in unusual congressional district
David Sharp, Associated Press Updated 9:31 am CDT, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 FILE - This panel of file photos show U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in 2017, left, and state Rep. Jared Golden in 2018, right, in Maine. Golden will challenge Poliquin for the 2nd District Congressional seat in the November 2018 general election. less FILE - This panel of file photos show U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in 2017, left, and state Rep. Jared Golden in 2018, right, in Maine. Golden will challenge Poliquin for the 2nd District Congressional seat in the ... more Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, AP Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This panel of file photos show U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in 2017, left, and state Rep. Jared Golden in 2018, right, in Maine. Golden will challenge Poliquin for the 2nd District … [Read more...] about Marine, businessman battle in unusual congressional district
Commander of 1,500 U.S. Marines in Australia sacked for drinking and driving
DARWIN, Australia -- The commander of more than 1,500 U.S. Marines in northern Australia was relieved of his duties after police caught him driving under the influence of alcohol, the Marine Corps said Monday. Col. James Schnelle, 48, pleaded guilty in the Darwin Local Court on Monday to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.102 percent after his breath was tested by police in the early hours of Sunday. The reading was more than double the legal limit in Australia of 0.05 percent. The commander of the Marine Rotational Force in Darwin was "relieved of his duties on Sept. 30 due to a loss of trust and confidence," U.S. Marines First Lt. David Mancilla said in a statement. Schnelle later issued a statement saying "one extremely poor personal decision" should not overshadow the significant accomplishments made by the latest Marines rotation. "A solid foundation is established; at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, the future is ripe for continued growth," Schnelle … [Read more...] about Commander of 1,500 U.S. Marines in Australia sacked for drinking and driving