Across California, CA|News|
CA Faces A Hotter Than Normal Summer. Here's Why.
Three-month seasonal outlooks favor a hotter summer in California with the potential for heat records to fall.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
- Seattle, WA
Lucas studied journalism at the University of Nevada and began a career in local news in 2011: first in Reno, as a newscast producer, then moving on to Seattle in 2015, working as an assignment editor and writer. In 2019, Lucas joined the team here at Patch, serving Western Washington as a Field Editor for the Seattle region. Have a news tip? E-mail: lucas.combos@patch.com
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
El Niño Is Here Early, And It May Get Strong: What That Means For MD
Scientists have confirmed El Niño's early arrival, and there are signs it could gain some steam soon. Here's what that means for Maryland.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
El Niño Is Here Early, And It May Get Strong: What That Means For VA
Scientists have confirmed El Niño's early arrival, and there are signs it could gain some steam soon. Here's what that means for Virginia.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
El Niño Is Here Early, And It May Get Strong: What That Means For FL
Scientists have confirmed El Niño's early arrival, and there are signs it could gain some steam soon. Here's what that means for Florida.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Doctor Accused In Devil's Slide Crash Barred From Practicing Medicine
A Pasadena doctor accused of intentionally driving off a cliff with his wife and kids will not be able to practice medicine if granted bail.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
2 SCC Restaurants Awarded $5K Grants For Upgrades, Bonuses
Nearly 80 restaurants across the region will get money from the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund to help with upgrades, training and more.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Bacteria Abounds At Popular Peninsula Beach: Report
Regular water tests have found elevated levels of bacteria more often than not at a popular Pacifica beach.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Belmont, CA|News|
Belmont Restaurant Awarded $5K Grant For Upgrades, Bonuses
Nearly 80 restaurants across the region will get money from the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund to help with upgrades, training and more.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
2 San Rafael Eateries Awarded $5K Grants For Upgrades, Bonuses
Nearly 80 restaurants across the region will get money from the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund to help with upgrades, training and more.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
12 Ducklings Rescued From San Mateo Storm Drain
Fire crews helped animal care workers retrieve a dozen ducklings from a storm drain Wednesday and reunited them with a worried mom.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
SJFD Investigates Fire, Explosions At Storage Facility
A fast-moving fire at a San Jose storage facility drew a three-alarm response Wednesday evening.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Busted In Bay Area: CHP
The yearlong investigation led a task force to a large cache of catalytic converters stolen from vehicles across the Bay Area, the CHP said.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Summer Scamper 5K & Fun Run Is Back At Stanford This Month
The annual race and walk for a good cause returns to the Stanford campus later this month. Here's how to join the fun.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Remodeled Mill Valley Safeway Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
The Safeway at Strawberry Village has completed its new look, featuring an expanded cheese selection, new floral department and more.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Help Beautify Memorial Trail This Weekend In San Rafael
Marin County Parks is hosting a trail work day this weekend and looking for volunteers 12 and older to help out.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
San Pedro Valley Park Restoration Event Planned Saturday
Volunteers are needed this weekend to help San Mateo County Parks restore habitats and remove invasive plants at San Pedro Valley.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Chris Isaak's Former Property Set To Become SMC's Newest Public Beach
The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a contract to build out a new coastal park for the first time in 50 years.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Road Sealing Season Set To Begin In Marin County
In June, July and August, crews will treat 22 miles of road in San Rafael, Country Club, Bayside Acres, Inverness, Strawberry and Woodacre.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Summer Concert Series Returns To Mission College
Neighbors are invited down to hear some free tunes at Mission College every other Wednesday through early August, starting this week.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Lower Manzanita Park & Ride Lot To Close Due To High Tides
Caltrans expects the temporary closure will be in place for at least a week, starting at the end of the month, as a flood precaution.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
