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Verizon seeks new cell towers in northern Novato
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (477+ words) Better cellphone service might be coming to commuters along Highway 101 near the Marin-Sonoma border. Marin County planners are reviewing a proposal by Verizon to replace two cell towers with taller, 21-foot towers on a hillside east of the highway. The…...
Consumer tip: Meeting people online? Watch out for scammers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (155+ words) Experts warn that artificial intelligence is helping scammers create realistic fake identities and messages, making these schemes even harder to spot. Authorities urge people to slow down when forming online connections and watch for red flags. Keep these safety tips…...
Consumer tip: What to know about spoofing scams
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (172+ words) Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) make it easy to stay connected, but they also make it easy for scammers to exploit users. One common tactic is account spoofing. Scammers count on your trust to…...
Asking Eric: Should I alert my brother that everyone can see what he’s doing on social media?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (827+ words) Dear Eric: My brother and I are both in our late 60s. We're close, and I consider his wife a good friend of mine. I discovered that my brother is engaging in some pretty questionable interactions on the social feed Threads....
Larry Magid: My first two weeks with the iPhone 17 Pro
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (185+ words) Apple is making a big deal about its new "heat-forged aluminum unibody design," which seems a bit odd considering last year's Pro models used the more expensive and stronger titanium. Still, aluminum has its advantages. It's lighter, and it's a…...
San Anselmo board reviews options for new cell tower
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (608+ words) New proposals to rebuild a controversial cellphone tower in San Anselmo are under scrutiny by town officials. The AT&T tower at 32 Redhill Ave. is 64 feet tall, nearly 20 feet taller than what the town approved 25 years ago. According to a…...
George Russell: Time could run out for Marin landlines
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (57+ words) Marin County supervisors say they will continue to oppose legislation that would result in most California landline customers losing their service, barring key changes to the bill. Marin County supervisors say they will continue to oppose legislation that would result…...
Consumer tip: Don’t fall for romance scams
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (71+ words) Romance scams often start on dating sites, but scammers also use social media platforms to find victims. They create fake profiles with made-up names, attractive photos and impressive-sounding careers. Many claim to live nearby but say they're temporarily working abroad,…...
San Anselmo eyes plans for cell tower rebuild
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (397+ words) Plans are in the works to rebuild a San Anselmo cellphone tower that soars over the town height limit. The monopole tower at 6 Redhill Ave. is nearly 20 feet taller than what the town approved 25 years ago. After complaints from neighbors,…...
Marin supervisors stress opposition to landline bill
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1220+ words) Marin County supervisors say they will continue to oppose legislation that would result in most California landline customers losing their service, barring key changes to the bill. The supervisors stated their position on Assembly Bill 470 in a letter to state…...