Week in Review: Marin Developer Embroiled in ‘Spanking’ Sex Scandal; Smoking Ban Sparks Media Firestorm

Monday, Nov. 25

The city that gave birth to the world’s universal code for smoking weed is now making headlines for a code that won’t let you smoke anything – even in the privacy of your own home.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Opponents of a proposed Fairfax Chevron station are ratcheting up their rhetoric ahead of a crucial Town Council meeting that could pave the way for the chain gas station’s entry into the small Marin County city.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

A prominent Marin real estate developer is at the center of a sex scandal that involves one of the West Coast’s most storied Catholic Churches.

William McLaughlin allegedly spanked a female employee with a wooden paddle and coerced her into having sexual intercourse in the sanctuary of the landmark National Shrine of St. Francis Assisi in San Francisco's North Beach.

Thursday, Nov. 28

Thousands in the Bay Area made time on Thanksgiving to help others. Volunteers at San Francisco’s Glide Memorial Church served up about 5,000 meals to those in need.

Friday, Nov. 29

A San Rafael police officer recorded his 100th DUI bust of the year this week, the department announced on Friday.

Officer Kevin MacDougald made the arrest during a Thanksgiving holiday weekend patrol.