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Week in Review: Pedestrian killed in downtown crash; 'Cotton Ball Bandit' avoids plea
A round-up of major news stories from the past week.
Monday, Dec. 30
An alleged serial bank robber known as the "Cotton Ball Bandit" who led police on a wild chase earlier last month avoided issuing a plea during a Dec. 27 court appearance in which prosecutors told a Marin County superior court judge they're considering more charges against him.
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Tuesday, Dec. 31
A 52-year-old bicyclist was injured in a head-on collision with a vehicle on Mount Tamalpais on New Year's Eve.
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Wednesday, Jan. 1
A driver who was killed on New Year's Eve after his car went off of state Highway 1 and plunged into a creek near the community of Marshall had apparently crossed the double yellow lines to pass other cars.
Thursday, Jan. 2
Five refugees of different faiths who escaped the war-torn Balkans two decades ago have found a new life in Marin County at the at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center.
Friday, Jan. 3
One pedestrian was killed and another seriously injuredwhen a couple was run over by a loaded dump truck early Friday afternoon near the San Rafael Transit Center at Third and Hetherton streets.
Olga Rodriguez, 67 of Novato, was identified as the fatal crash victim.
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