Davis, CA|News|
The Real Reason for Flowers: Not Just for Valentine's Day
"Pollinated blossoms turn into nutritious fruits and seeds; these invaluable foodstuffs keep the world’s 7.2 billion people from starving."
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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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Three Killed In Two Valentine's Day Crashes
The CHP says a car crashes into a tree at high speed, bursts into flames, and kills two. A separate crash kills a fleeing motorcyclist.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Police Search For Orinda Party Fighter
A fight breaks out at a large party on Camino Encinas early Saturday morning, leaving a 21-year-old man with life-threatening head injuries.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Gas Card Skimmers Found At Napa Chevron Station
Napa Police warn anyone who used a credit card at the Salvador Avenue Chevron station to keep a close eye on their credit statements.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Women Walking Report Suspicious Oak Hill Park Incident
A man follows women walking through the park, and seems to accelerate his pace to keep close to them. Police give a description of the man.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Suspect Exchanges Bogus Returns For Kohl's Gift Cards
Police are looking for this bold thief, who took new merchandise on the racks directly to the return counter to exchange for gift cards.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Police Look For Water Street Knife Assailant
A 20-year-old Santa Rosa man collapses in downtown early Saturday, suffering nine knife wounds. Police have a description of the attacker.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Where To Buy Girl Scout Cookies In Gilroy
Girl Scout cookie sales in the Gilroy area began Wednesday, February 10. Hmmm...Thin Mints?...Samoas?...Savannah Smiles?...Tagalongs?...
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Davis, CA|News|
Insights Of A Scientist: Biodiversity Day Saturday At Davis
The free event allows the public to brush shoulders with some real-life scientists conducting research and tending to their own unique labs.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Concord Car Crash Leads To Shots Fired
After a collision, a man assaults the woman he crashes with, then shoots at her. Police believe the two drivers know each other.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Dramatic Video Shows California Coastal Community Falling Into the Pacific
The town of Pacifica is facing a state of emergency.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Help Wanted: Know Anything About This Car?
Santa Cruz County deputies found this stolen vehicle during night checks outside Watsonville. If you know anything, they'd like you to call.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|Neighbor News|
West Cliff Drive Closures Expected For One Week
The City of Santa Cruz begins repairing erosion on the West Cliff Drive bluff, west of Woodrow Avenue. Rip Rap will be brought in.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
2-Alarm Fire East Of Los Gatos Near Sierra Azul
When firefighters arrived Friday morning they found a 3,000-square-foot home near Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve fully ablaze.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Oak Tree Topples, Damages Walnut Creek Home
City officials don't know what caused the tree to fall in Lancaster Park. The house it landed on is being examined by city inspectors.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Girl Scouts Bite On Super Bowl Potential Profits
Super Bowl 50 fans will bring lots of cash into the area this week; earlier cookie sales hope to scrape away some of that available dough.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Pleasant Hill, CA|News|
No Permanent Address: Looking For The Homeless
Contra Costa Health Services began the survey yesterday of recognizing homeless individuals in the County; the work will continue today.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Recent Tragedies Make Current High Wave Warnings Unique
Officials are warning residents to remain alert on the coast. Sneaker waves and strong rip currents are likely in the high surf advisory.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
2 Dead in Santa Rosa Plane Crash Thursday Night
A single-engine Piper PA-24 was heading to Santa Rosa from Palm Springs when it crashed in a pasture while trying to land, near the airport.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Remains Of Missing San Jose Man Found In Santa Cruz Mountains
The body of Kyle Myrick, who was allegedly murdered in San Jose by coworker Steve Hlebo of Los Altos, is found near Jameson Creek Road.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
