Marin News Roundup

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	Radio host angers parents of autistic children:  Radio talk show host Michael Savage, who lives in Marin County, described 99 percent of children with autism as brats, said Monday he was trying to "boldly awaken" parents to his view that many people are being wrongly diagnosed.  (Read more)
	Default notices spike 140% in Marin:  Default notices in Marin surged more than 140 percent over the past three months.  (Read more)

	Taggers talk to NOVATO police:  Novato Police Officer Andy Rounds was on foot patrol at about 5 p.m. Sunday when he came upon nine graffiti artists painting on a retaining wall in the 20 block of Hamilton Drive.  (Read more)
	Belvedere mansion back on the market for $65 million:  An historic Belvedere home that was in escrow for a Northern California residential realty record $65 million is back on the market after the deal fell through.  (Read more)
	Cosco Busan operator accused of fabricating records to hinder probe:  The company operating the container ship that struck the Bay Bridge in November and spilled more than 50,000 gallons of fuel oil has been accused of six felonies for allegedly falsifying documents to interfere with a federal investigation.  (Read more)
	Novato Man Accused Of Stalking, Text Threats:    Petaluma police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man who allegedly vandalized his ex-girlfriend's car and sent her death threats via text message.  (Read more)
	Inn Marin goes green with makeover:  Inn Marin’s renovations take full advantage of the public obsession with “green” technology and design.  (Read more)
	Tour of California to skip West Marin and Mount Tam in favor of Golden Gate Bridge:  The route through Marin County has been cut from the 2009 Tour of California pro cycling race.  (Read more)