Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Road Rage, Cop Impersonation Lead To Arrest
22-year-old Santa Cruz resident Gregory Calasopa became angry when a vehicle in front of him did not pull into traffic fast enough.
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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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Bolinas Body Still Unidentified: Marin Coroner Turns to Forensic Artist
The coroner’s office has contacted a forensic artist so they can get an facial image out to the public for help in identifying the man.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Late Night Crimes In Sunnyvale Bring Arrests
While looking for suspects in a robbery, Sunnyvale Police get a second call; three subjects matching the ID's are involved in a burglary.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Concord Man Stabbed In Ellis Lake Park
Two men approached the victim, a 26-year-old Concord man, and his girlfriend in the park. An altercation escalated, and ended in violence.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Dixon, CA|News|
Jennifer Joynt's Pic Of A Pika Wins Top Trophy
An image of an American pika in Yosemite National Park earned the 2015 grand prize in the California Wildlife Photo of the Year contest.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Kyle Myrick Searchers Post Flyers, Continue Search
Prosecutors reveal a severed ear was found at the bloody San Jose crime scene, leading to murder charges against Steve Hlebo of Los Altos.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Vallejo Man Charged in Shooting of Council Prez's Grandson
Shiheim Johnson, 19, was arrested last Thursday for the killing of 17-year-old Torian Hughes. Murder and robbery charges are now filed.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Yountville Accident Victims Napa Residents
A 67-year-old woman on a bicycle and a 77-year-old man driving a Lincoln Continental collided while on Silverado Trail Wednesday about noon.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Search Continues For Missing Manteca Fisherman
Daniel Calderon, 25, of Manteca, was fishing with a friend in Solano County near Collinsville when his friend reported he went overboard.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Seeking Celluloid For Santa Cruz Film Fest
This year's Festival, June 1-5, is mostly at the Del Mar, yet organizers say "the festival might break out anywhere." Entries welcome now.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Concord Police Seek Super 8 Liquor Robber
Recognize this man? Police say he held up the Super 8 Liquor & Food store Saturday night. The white suspect is 30-40 years old, and heav
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
County Felons Offered Reductions Thursday In Aptos
The 'Prop 47 Record Change and Resource Fair' in Aptos will give as many as 11,000 Santa Cruz County felons a chance to turn things around.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|Neighbor News|
Los Altos Crime Prevention Workshop Thursday Night
Los Altos Police invite residents to a Crime Prevention Workshop Thursday night to discuss current crime in the area. Here are the details.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Judy Sakaki Named New President Of SSU
Sakaki will succeed President Ruben Arminana at Sonoma State University. Arminana is retiring in June after serving as president since 1992.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
County Voices Martinez Train Derail Concerns
Officials say Eco Services made no effort to contact Contra Costa County agencies until nearly three hours after the derailment.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Saratoga, CA|News|
The Loveliness Of Ladybugs At Walden West
In Saratoga and Cupertino, Walden West Outdoor School & Summer Camp says the 'ladybird beetles' are out in abundance this year.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
UPDATE: Major Injury Accident On Silverado Trail At Yountville Crossroad
A vehicle and a bicyclist collided earlier at the intersection, but officials say traffic is again moving moving slowly through the area.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Mountain View, CA|News|
Police Nab Two Of Four Porch Package Thieves
Mountain View Police identify the two women captured on tape stealing porch packages. Now, the hunt is on for their male accomplices.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa Home Of Robin Williams Sells for $18.1 Million
The house went on the market in 2012 for $35 million. The buyers are French winemakers Alfred and Melanie Tesseron of Château Pontet-Canet.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Antioch Shooting Suspects Plead Not Guilty In Court
Jess Swanson is accused in the fatal shooting of resident Joshua Jacobson; Freddie Hollman faces attempted murder charges in a money fight.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
