Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Rohnert Park Motel Mattress Fire Smokes Out Alleged Meth User
A man who fled after allegedly setting a Rohnert Park motel mattress on fire was taken to the hospital for examination.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
- Cupertino, CA
Dave Colby has been with Patch since its early iterations, and has managed Patch sites in the Silicon Valley, the North Bay, the East Bay, San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, and the Seattle area.
He now oversees sites specifically in Northern California.
Dave came to Patch after more than 30 years in the television news business, on the street as an award-winning photographer, then managing tv newsrooms in several states including Minnesota and California.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Homeless Camps Cleaned Up Near Petaluma River, Hwy 101
Eight large-scale homeless camps - near the Petaluma River and Highway 101 - were cleaned by volunteers on Monday.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Blotter: May 23-30
Landscape worker on Farley Rd. seen inside a home, stopped vehicle on a highway offramp. Los Gatos/Monte Sereno police were busy as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Sunnyvale DPS Blotter: May 31-June 6
Loaded handguns found at a fight on Lakeway, rocks thrown through a window on N. Mary; Sunnyvale Public Safety officers were busy as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Milpitas, CA|News|
Santa Clara Police Blotter: May 29-June 4
Theft of a $6,500 bike on the El Camino, graffiti along the San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail. Santa Clara police were busy, as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Fast-Moving Fire Burning At Henry Coe State Park Is 50 Acres
A fast moving fire is reported at Henry Coe State Park Tuesday evening.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Suspects Identified From Trump Rally Violence In San Jose
Police identify four suspects arrested during sporadic violence that broke out following a Donald Trump rally in San Jose, then ask for help
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Celebrating The End Of Cancer Treatments For A 9-Year-Old Dixon Girl
A 9-year-old Dixon girl was treated to a very special celebration Monday night as her cancer treatments end.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Man Had Inappropriate Contact With Juvenile Relatives: Police
Two juveniles of a Napa family allege an older relative touched them inappropriately for several months, one most recently in May.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Active Shooting Situation In Vallejo, 1 To Hospital: Reports
Several Bay area media outlets report there is an active shooting situation in Vallejo at this time.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Dixon Police Log: June 5-6
Threats reported on West H St., child custody issue on Park Dr., tools stolen on Berkshire Ct. Dixon Police were busy as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Father of Convicted Swimmer Blames '20 Minutes of Action'
The father of a former Stanford swimmer pled with the court for leniency in his son's case, writing imprisonment "would be a steep price."
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Stanford Woman to Attacker: 'I Don't Want My Body Anymore'
In a powerful letter, a woman addressed the man convicted of sexually assaulting her at Stanford. He received a light six-month sentence.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Dixon Police Log June 3-4
Hot beverage in the lap near Parkway Drive, noise disturbance at the High School . Dixon police were busy as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Santa Rosa Man Arrested After Alleged Fight With Officer
A Santa Rosa man who allegedly slapped his girlfriend and stole her cell phone was arrested a short time later on a separate felony.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Best, Worst Staycation Spots Ranked For California: Report
The personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2016’s Best and Worst Cities for Staycations.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Looking For A Lost Dog In Dixon
A Patch reader has asked for help in locating his lost dog. Have you seen Paiden?
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Dixon Police Log: June 1-2
Victim seen bleeding from back of head on Amesbury; gloved man in all-black enters a Bell Dr. garage. Dixon police were busy as usual.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Fabulous View Of Lake Berryessa From Overhead: Video
CHP personnel practicing helicopter longline rescue training take us along for the ride, and it is amazing! Take a look.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Officers Find Large Bee's Nest At Sebastopol PD
A large bee's nest outside the Sebastopol Police Department had to be removed this week after the swarm decided to settle in.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
