the Tamalpais Union High School District superintendent identified the Archie Williams High School students in a message to families late on Sunday died when the Volkswagen SUV they were riding in struck a tree on San Geronimo Valley Road April 18 Laremont Stranczeck and Marley Barclay remain hospitalized Straczeck is in critical condition and Barclay is reportedly stable but also listed as critical All occupants were between 14 and 16 years old in the crash that California Highway Patrol said occurred just south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard “Words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel,” Taupier wrote in a letter to the district community and the entire Archie Williams community in your hearts as we move through this tragedy with love and compassion.” along with Marin County Sheriff’s Office and Marin County Fire Department Three of the teens died at the crash site and a fourth died at the hospital "This is an incredibly heart wrenching time for our entire school and broader community," Taupier wrote we know the Tam District community will pull together in compassion Thank you for keeping the students and their families in your thoughts CHP said the SUV appeared to have veered off the road and struck a tree on the shoulder "On behalf of the California Highway Patrol I extend our deepest condolences to the families and classmates of the four young students whose lives were tragically lost in this heartbreaking crash," said Amy Newton which is located in the unincorporated town of San Anselmo had 1,143 students enrolled as of fall 2024 Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Marin CHP office at (415) 924-1100 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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For more info, visit their website at www.poekienook.com SponsorsPromote your business here Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Four teenage girls were killed in Marin County on Friday night after their vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree and a fourth victim passed away at the hospital Bystanders were on the scene and attempted to help free the survivors Three victims died at the scene, and a fourth passed away at the hospital The remaining two were transported to out-of-county hospitals for advanced care The cause of the crash remains under investigation Authorities have not released the names of the victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the CHP at 415-924-1100 Tamalpais Union High School District Superintendent Tara Taupier called the incident “an incredibly heart-wrenching time” and said the district is coordinating with Marin County to provide grief counseling at all district schools A community vigil was planned for Saturday evening at the central ballfield in Fairfax An estimated 4 million protestors showed up nationwide on Saturday voicing their opposition to the Trump regime Thousands rallied across San Francisco with protests taking place in Ocean Beach Dallas police were filmed tasing and arresting Michael Singleton a Black executive chef based in Oakland and Dallas as he told onlookers he was being wrongfully accused of possessing cocaine Singleton has since been released and all charges dropped Get the latest posts delivered right to your inbox Get all the latest & greatest posts delivered straight to your inbox “Our community is grieving following a devastating car collision that occurred on April 18 which tragically took the lives of four beloved young members of our town This heartbreaking loss has touched us all deeply,” read a statement from the Town of Fairfax In response to the deadly crash that involved six Archie Williams High School students a free grief support drop-off program will be available from 3-7 p.m There will be extended hours on Friday as well All students are welcome to attend and the grief support that will be offered is: peers and adults to speak with For more information on the grief support or to volunteer contact Sally Newson at sally@karma-club.org or (415)847-2534 “We extend our love and deepest condolences to the families We know the pain is shared by the entire community,” the Town of Fairfax statement read California Highway Patrol said they responded to a report of a solo car crash at around 7:30 p.m April 18 on San Geronimo Valley Road and found a Volkswagen SUV had struck a tree and two remain in critical condition at the hospital identified them as Archie Williams High School students All occupants were between 14 and 16 years old After a Friday night SUV crash that took the lives of four students at Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo the family of one surviving teen just gave some details on how it all happened We covered the tragic news out of Marin County this weekend that four high schools students were killed in a car crash Friday night and that two other teens in the car with them were both severely injured All six victims were teenage girls aged 14 to 16 years old who attended Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo Today we're learning that a Volkswagen SUV veered into their lane which made the girls’ vehicle swerve into a tree and burst into flames The two survivors were 16-year-old Elsa Laremont Stranczek, who was driving the car, and 14-year-old Marley Barclay. And now the Chronicle reports that Barclay’s parents have released a statement to the press in hopes of pushing back against what they say is “Wild speculation rumor and conjecture [that] is merely exacerbating what is already an excruciating process for all involved.” “What we can share at this time is that Marley left our home at 6:50 pm to walk to downtown Fairfax,” the parents’ statement says “There she met with the driver of the vehicle who was getting off work at approximately 7:15 pm They left heading towards Woodacre shortly thereafter – all wearing seatbelts.”The parents also noted that alcohol was not a factor in the crash Jessica Glantz and Ross Barclay, parents of crash survivor Marley Barclay, addressing Friday night’s tragic crash on a Marin County road that left four high school girls dead and two with serious injuries. Read more: https://t.co/sTNKhoFMwu🎥: @allaboutgeorge pic.twitter.com/CHntnjLH4l Barclay’s parents also gave a Monday press conference at Oakland’s Children's Hospital and thanked the good Samaritans who intervened one even pulling Marley’s body from the burning vehicle “We are deeply grateful to the medical staff caring for Marley with such compassion and skill,” the parents’ statement adds “We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Good Samaritans who acted so bravely at the scene and to Marin’s first responders We particularly want to thank the woman who pulled Marley from the vehicle and saved her life We ask for help to identify this guardian angel as Marley would like the opportunity to thank her personally.” UPDATE: Family & classmates mourn loss of Sienna Katz, Ada Kepley, Olive Koren & Josalynn Osborn, Archie Williams High @ArchieW_HS students killed in crash of SUV in West Marin. Parents of survivor - & Good Samaritan who helped rescue her - speak out, 4,5,6 p.m. @KTVU pic.twitter.com/4iJPGqLZn0 KTVU has the identities of the four girls who were killed Friday: 15-year-olds Sienna Katz Related: Four Teenage Girls Killed, Two Injured In Marin Car Crash [SFist] The brutalist and not particularly well-liked Villaincourt Fountain at the Embarcadero Plaza might be getting demolished and removed including the designer Villaincourt himself The Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race down the crookedest street in Potrero Hill and was one of multiple big events around the city editor / reporter who has been published in almost every San Francisco publication Stay informed on the latest in credit union news and community Sign in to save articles for later and to follow authors and companies Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has opened the doors to its new full-service branch in San Anselmo at 894 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in the Red Hill Shopping Center Brunch is always a popular outing in honor of mom and here are some of our favorite family-friendly spots for a Mother's Day brunch in Marin and the Bay Area All information is correct at time of publishing but please check with the restaurant to confirm as Mother's Day brunches fill up pretty quickly 2025 at 11:54 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Welcome spring Be sure to mark your calendars for all the fun happening around town (Shutterstock)Say goodbye to winter and welcome spring in San Anselmo-Fairfax There's plenty of excitement ahead with family-friendly festivals and events Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation We recommend contacting the venue ahead of time to confirm details as you may be required to purchase a ticket in advance 📅 When: April 20, 2025 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm📍 Where: Bolinas Park, 66-88 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: May 3, 2025 | 2:00 pm-3:30 pm📍 Where: Fairfax Pavilion, Elsie Lane, Fairfax, CA 94930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: May 10-11, 2025 | Gates open at 12:00 pm📍 Where: Friends Field, Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: May 14, 2025 | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm📍 Where: San Anselmo Library, 110 Tunstead Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: Now through May 23, 2025 | Monday – Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am–6:00 pm📍 Where: Artist Within - A Cedars Gallery, 603 San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: May 31, 2025 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm📍 Where: Manor Elementary, 150 Oak Manor Drive, Fairfax, CA 94930🔗 More info: Click here 📅 When: June 7-8, 2025 | 10:00 am📍 Where: Downtown Fairfax; Main Stage at Bolinas Park, 66-88 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930🔗 More info: Click here Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Six teenage girls aged between 14 and 16 were traveling in a Volkswagen SUV that careered off the road and hit a tree in Marin County I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Four California high school students are dead and two are seriously injured after the SUV they were traveling in crashed into a tree The six teenage girls, aged between 14 and 16, were traveling in a Volkswagen SUV that careered off the road and hit a tree at 7:30 p.m Three died at the scene and a fourth later died in a hospital. The driver and another passenger are in critical condition, the California Highway Patrol confirmed in a statement No other vehicles were involved in the crash and the authorities continue to investigate the cause “I extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and classmates of the four young students whose lives were tragically lost in this heartbreaking crash,” California Highway Patrol’s Marin Area Commander “No words can ease the pain of such a devastating loss and our hearts are with the entire community as they grieve.” The girls attended Archie Williams High School in San Anselmo the Tamalpais Union High School District confirmed “This is an incredibly heart wrenching time for our entire school and broader community,” Tara Taupier the superintendent of the Tamalpais Union High School District The names of the victims have not yet been released Loved ones and members of the community visited the crash site Saturday to leave flowers and pay their respects “It couldn't be more tragic than six young women in car. Couldn't be more tragic, whole life ahead of you, no matter what happened or what the reasons are. It's so sad,” local Leslie Jackson told ABC7 News. “I mean, the sheer number of fatalities – I don't think even think the shock has set in for our community yet. We are a tight-knit, small community,” Melissa Wahlstrom, a parent whose child attended the same school as the victims, told the outlet. 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SFGate reported the sale closed last week for the 5,609 square-foot Kentfield home Looking for a local gymnastics class for your kiddos Here is our guide to gymnastics classes throughout Marin County for kids of all ages The Cave offers gymnastics to all ages, from parent-participation classes for 18 months–3 years to classes for teens 13 and older. Location: 412 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera 94925. (415) 927-1630 or www.inthecave.com Juan, a former nationally ranked gymnast, brings a great deal of expertise to his classes, and his gentle teaching style is wonderful for children. Skills will be taught on the trampoline, balance beam and bars as well as floor workouts on the mats. Classes are offered for ages 3–8. Location: 35 Sunny Hills Drive, San Anselmo 94960. (415) 258-4640 or www.townofsananselmo.org Flying Dutchman Gymnastics, located at Northgate Mall, offers classes, open gyms, and camps for for kids ages 0–14 years. They focus on personal development as well as athletic improvement and emphasize small class sizes, safe and steady skill progressions, clean equipment, and quality learning. Location: 5800 Northgate Drive, San Rafael 94903 (next to the movie theater and food court). www.flyingdutchmangymnastics.com GymWorlds gymnastics classes are offered for kids from pre-K to 15 years, from beginning to advanced. GymWorld also offers parkour tumble classes, camps, and more. Location: 3040 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael 94901. (415) 482-8580 or gymworldmarin.com Marin Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA) offers gymnastics training classes for ages one and up. Their San Rafael location has been seeing Marin families for 40 years and offers a fully equipped facility with all Olympic events including trampoline, tumble track, and two double mini trampolines. Location: 72 Woodland Ave, San Rafael 94901. (415) 257-6342 or www.megagymnastics.com Established in 1980, Pyramid is Marin County’s longest running gymnastics club and offers gymnastics classes for children 3 1/2 to 18 years old. Location: Shamrock Fitness Center, 647 Irwin Street, Suite D, San Rafael 94901. (415) 927-1240 or www.thepyramidgym.com The Novato Gymnastics Center offers  quality instruction in one of the best equipped training facilities in the entire Bay Area, with classes for kids ages 12 monthss and up. With an experienced coaching staff, apparatus and equipment, there is an emphasis on safety, technique, and foundation of skills. Location: 950 Seventh Street, Novato 94945. (415) 899-8279 or www.novatogymnastics.org Cal Star Gymnastics in Novato offers a variety of gymnastics and tumbling classes for kids ages 2 and up as well as Power Play open gym sessions where kids can practice their moves or just have some active fun. (415) 382-7827 or www.calstar.info Redwood Credit Union now has four Marin County branches and 22 total from San Francisco to Ukiah Redwood Credit Union on Thursday said it opened a full-service branch in Red Hill Shopping Center in San Anselmo making it the institution’s fourth in Marin County “Our new San Anselmo branch provides a comfortable environment where individuals and businesses can take care of all their financial services — from money management to long-term financial planning,” said Brett Martinez “We’re excited to offer this new location to serve San Anselmo and neighboring communities including convenient access for members in west Marin.” The roughly 3,700-square-foot branch opened Nov The nearly 75-year-old institution opened its first Marin branch in San Rafael in 1993 more than 485,000 members and 22 branches from San Francisco to Ukiah Nick Abbott of North Bay Property Advisors represented the credit union in the May 30 lease transaction.