SAN CARLOS, Calif. (AP) - A San Francisco Bay area mayor has abruptly resigned, citing a problem with alcohol as one reason for his decision.

     

San Carlos Mayor Andy Klein stepped down from office on Wednesday. In a letter to the city, the 30-year-old Klein said he had suffered major setbacks in his personal life and was headed for a divorce.

     

He says that he also has a problem with alcohol.

     

Klein was arrested last year on suspicion of drunken driving. Reports claim that his blood-alcohol level was 0.07 percent, just below the state limit of 0.08 percent. Prosecutors decided not to press charges.

     

City Manager Jeff Matlbie said there was no indication that Klein's problems had an effect on his work for the city.

      

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