Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz Wharf Closes After Water Line Burst
High surf from El Nino storm cells may have caused the damage underneath the structure. Officials hope to reopen by the end of the week.
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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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Mother, Son Guilty In 2013 Landlord Murder
Prosecutors say Daniel Cohen killed landlord Gordon Smith by gunshot, twice to the head. His mother, Diana Cohen, provided the gun.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
January Rain Totals Nearly 200 Percent Above Normal
A Ben Lomond location has 4 inches of rain in a 24-hour period ending Friday night. Mount Diablo has 2.37, while Mount Saint Helena has 2.09
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Possible Saturday Night Shooting At Solano Town Center Mall
Fairfield Police respond about 8 p.m. Saturday night to reports of a masked man firing a weapon inside the shopping center food court area.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Suisun City, CA|News|
Fairfield Bicyclist Hits Vehicle, In Critical Condition
According to police, the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Air Base Parkway and allegedly crossed the road against a red light.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Man Arrested In Los Altos On Murder Suspicion
Police arrest 39-year-old Steve Hlebo in Los Altos after another man goes missing, possibly the victim of a homicide.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Video: Panda Bear Bliss Despite East Coast Bluster
Tian Tian, the Smithsonian's National Zoo animated panda bear in Washington, DC, seems absolutely delighted with the snow in this video.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
FBI Says 'Hefty Heister' Feasting On Banks
Bank robberies in Rohnert Park, Elk Grove, Pleasant Hill, Suisun City and other cities force the FBI to actively pursue a bulky suspect.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Saturday Smiles: Ice Cream Owner Cast On Survivor; Rescued Seal Pup; Recycle Old Batteries
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Man With Numerous Felonies Flees Cops, Jumps Into Creek
Marteis Sims of San Jose, wanted on a $500,000 arrest warrant, jumped into a canal along San Tomas Expressway to escape Campbell Police.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Video Captures Possible Soquel Arson Suspect
Police release surveillance video of a potential suspect, described as a white man 35 to 45 years old, walking at Park Avenue and Soquel Dr.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Police Ask Public's Help In Watsonville Shooting Spree
Police found multiple holes that matched shotgun pellets in front of a home, a window and an interior wall on Rogge Street early Thursday.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino|News|
Former County Health Counselor Sentenced For Sex Postings
Justin Everett Crutchfield was employed as a Peer Health Counselor with the Santa Clara County Department of Mental Health when arrested.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Hoverboarding Suspect Leaves No Footprints
Danville Police confirm they received a call regarding a 'suspicious subject' checking out neighborhood houses while riding a hoverboard.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Police Stoked After Another Marijuana Find In Antioch
It's the second time within a week Antioch police find a large marijuana grow operation while investigating another reported crime.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
Arrested Toll Robbers Had Assault Rifles, Handguns
After Marco Villagomez and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested for robbing toll booth takers at Bay Area bridges, police found a gun cache.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
In Lake County, New Images Of Fire-Ravaged Lands
A haunting beauty to an area so badly burned is revealed in this new photo gallery shot near Middletown.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Concord Man Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Cousin
When an Antioch police pursuit ends in a crash, driver Javonte Mathis flees on foot, leaving his cousin in the burning vehicle.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Police Use App Suited For Sleuths Surreptitiously
“Find My iPhone” was used by police to locate a stolen iPad at the Santa Cruz 76 gas station on Mission St., where two men were arrested.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Police Chase Teens At 110mph Before Fiery Crash In Healdsburg
Officers smelled alcohol and marijuana inside the car when they freed two girls who crashed through a stone wall and became airborne.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff