Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share
This week, a black-and-white image of tree roots blended in the topsoil, captured by a Patch contributor at DeLaveaga in Santa Cruz.
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|
Butter and Eggs Day Blotter: Petaluma Police See Scattered Problems
Petaluma police say Saturday was quieter than in previous years, with scattered fights, drunkenness and one DUI for an alleged partygoer.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Benicia Police Say Local Burglaries May Be Connected To Organized Gangs
Benicia Police believe the individuals arrested recently in a Benicia neighborhood are "likely" part of a larger Bay Area web of gangs.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Police Saturday Night DUI Arrests Announced
Napa Police have announced the results of a DUI saturation patrol conducted Saturday night between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Lake County Procession Honors Deputy Who Died: Images
A procession of police vehicles on Sunday honored Lake County Deputy Jake Steely, who died Thursday after a Mendocino ocean accident.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Deputy Jake Steely Procession Set For Sunday In Lake County
A procession allowing those wishing to pay their last respects to a Lake County deputy that died this week has been scheduled for Sunday.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Lake County Deputy Pronounced Brain Dead, Stays On Life Support
The Lake County Deputy swept out to sea off the Mendocino coast with his 11-year-old son was declared brain dead Thursday afternoon.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Missing Toddler Could Be Anywhere in California: Police
Police on Thursday asked for the public's help in finding 2-year-old Arianna Fitts, who was known to frequent Silicon Valley with her mother
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Missing Toddler Could Be Anywhere in California: Police
Police on Thursday asked for the public's help in finding 2-year-old Arianna Fitts, who reportedly has family living in the Santa Cruz area.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Updated: One Lane Opens On St. Mary's Road
A non-injury accident that sheared off a power pole closed St. Mary's Road this morning. One lane just re-opened, but nearby traffic is slow
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
2nd Napa DUI Checkpoint In 2 Weeks Set For Saturday Night
The second Napa Police DUI Checkpoint to be set up within two weeks will deploy this Saturday night in Napa at an undisclosed location.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Hi-Five Makes This Officer's Day in Santa Cruz: Image
We just had to share it. Seems Norman Rockwell-ish. A Santa Cruz Police Officer leans out from his motorcycle and shares a hi-five.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Results Of Distracted Driver Police Patrols In Napa Announced
Napa Police have released the results of saturation patrols looking for distracted drivers conducted throughout the city on Wednesday.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
1 Suspect In Fairfield Murder Case Surrenders, 1 Remains At Large
Fairfield Police have arrested one of two suspects wanted for questioning in the April 6 murder of La Angelo Darnell Stroughter.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Swept Into The Ocean, Lake County Deputy Now In Critical Condition
A Lake County Deputy Sheriff swept into the ocean with his 11-year-old son while visiting the Mendocino Coast remains in critical condition.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Fairfield DUI Checkpoint Set For Friday Night
Fairfield Police announce they will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, April 22 at an undisclosed location.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma's 35th Annual Butter And Eggs Days Parade This Weekend
One of the most popular events in the North Bay is this weekend as the 35th Annual Butter and Eggs Days Parade marches into Petaluma.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Sheriff's Deputy Helps A Vet Who Needed A Hand
When a Santa Cruz County Deputy came across a man who seemed lost while sitting on a bench near Watsonville, a helping hand was offered.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
It's Official: 100 Days Until Gilroy Garlic Festival!
Only 100 days remain until the 38th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival opens at the end of July.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
E. Ruth Sheldon School Locked Down During Fairfield Police Incident
A police incident near E. Ruth Sheldon Elementary School in Fairfield caused a temporary lockdown at the facility.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
