Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
New Bishop Has Long History in Bay Area
Pope Francis on Friday announced that former teacher at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park Rev. Michael Barber will become the fifth Bishop of Oakland.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
- Pleasanton, CA
I've been a reporter and editor since 1991, mostly in the Bay Area, where I've written news and feature stories about numerous issues and towns.
Before I came to Patch I was features editor for the Oakland Tribune and online breaking news editor for InsideBayArea.com, where I launched an experimental website about local bands called bandsofthebay.com. I've also worked as a reporter, copy editor and page designer for daily papers in Oregon and Nebraska.
I'm a native of Omaha, Neb., where I come from a long line of newspaper men and women. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from San Francisco State University, where my claim to fame is writing the lead story in the college paper about the Loma Prieta earthquake, which I incidentally sat through while conducting an interview in our student newsroom.
I live in Pleasanton with my two great kids and lots o' animals. My idea of happiness is to be climbing hills in remote East Bay Regional Park spaces.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
New Oakland Bishop Has Long History in Bay Area
Pope Francis on Friday announced that Rev. Michael Barber will become the fifth Bishop of Oakland.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Photo Contest: Everyone Who Entered Gets a Free Exam at Encina Veterinary Hospital
Encina Veterinary Hospital is celebrating your love for your furry or feathered or even scaly friends by sponsoring a Cute Pet Photo Contest.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Two Livermore Daycare Employees Arrested for Using Swaddling to Abuse Babies
Employees of Universal Preschool put babies at risk of injury or death, police said.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Man Among North Oakland Gang Members on Trial for Murder
In closing arguments Monday, prosecutor says gang's shooting of innocent man was "savage, low-down and despicable as its gets."
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Livermore High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation
City's two public high schools earn silver medals in U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of high schools.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Woman Struck By Alameda County Deputy Arrested on Drug Charge
Second person who was also hit by deputy's vehicle was killed.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Gang of Nine Steals From Victoria's Secret Store at Mall
Eight females and one male reportedly clear racks of merchandise and escape.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Pleasanton|News|
Pleasanton Named an L.A. Times `Weekend Escape'
Did you know you were living in a town that folks from Los Angeles apparently see as a quaint weekend getaway?
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Attack: `It Was Absolutely Horrific,' Alamo Runner Says
Attorney Stan Rowland had just crossed the finish line when he heard the bombs explode.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Rosemont, CA|News|
Updated: Round-up of Coverage From the Boston Marathon Bombings
Bay to Breakers officials say they'll be assessing their security measures as more information about the Boston bombings becomes known.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of San Ramon Runners
Eleven San Ramon residents participated in today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Union City, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; Two Locals Registered in Race
Two Union City residents reportedly registered for today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of Local Runners
One Castro Valley resident participated in today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; One Local Registered in Race
One San Leandro resident was registered for today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Update: Two Local Runners OK After Boston Bombings; No News About Others
Six Fremont residents were registered for today's race. Two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of Local Runners
Two Dublin residents finished today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of Local Runners
Four Livermore residents participated in today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff
Pleasanton|News|
Boston Marathon Locked Down After Explosion; List of Local Runners
Eight Pleasanton residents finished today's race, which is currently locked down after two explosions were reported at the finish line in Boston.
Kari Hulac, Patch Staff