Los Gatos, CA|News|
FEMA Opens Disaster Assistance Centers In Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County residents will have until July 25 to apply for federal assistance for costs related to January storm damage.
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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San Rafael, CA|News|
Controlled Burns, Wildfire Training This Week In Marin County
Smoke may be visible at times on Thursday and Friday as local fire agencies conduct controlled burns and train with seasonal firefighters.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
DUI Probation Checks In Marin County Find 2 Violations
The probation department said an unannounced sweep of offenders' homes last week found two people under the influence of alcohol.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo's Citywide Yard Sale Returns Next Month
San Mateo expects hundreds of households to participate in the three-day community event, and registration is free.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Rain Lingers; HS Athlete Killed; Border Meth Bust: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Light Rain; Racehorse Dies; Bay Area Mass Shooting: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
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Across California, CA|News|
El Niño Is Here Early, And It May Get Strong: What That Means For CA
Scientists have confirmed El Niño's early arrival, and there are signs it could gain some steam soon. Here's what that means for California.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Former Marin Teacher Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Texts: Report
A theology teacher at Marin Catholic High School resigned amid allegations he sent inappropriate texts to a minor at a Oakland church.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Veterans Collecting Worn Flags For Proper Disposal This Month
Marin County neighbors will have two ways to dispose of old flags in the weeks leading up to Independence Day.
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Novato, CA|News|
Novato PD Investigates Donut Shop Robbery
Police are searching for two people who entered a donut shop on Monday afternoon, got into an altercation with a worker and stole cash.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
ME Seeks Help ID'ing Woman Who Died On I-880 In San Jose
Forensic efforts to identify a woman hit and killed on the freeway last month have come up empty, and officials hope someone may know her.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Waitress Saves Dimes From Tips To Pay For Daughter's Grad Trip
A mom saved change from tips for 13 years to fund a weeklong trip to Hawaii to celebrate her daughter's high school graduation.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Supervisors Consider 2023-24 Spending Plan
The Board of Supervisors will host three public hearings this month to discuss the county's new budget proposal.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
Caltrain Upgrade Suspends Millbrae, SF Trips For Next 2 Weekends
Construction and testing will require suspending service between Millbrae and San Francisco over two weekends this month.
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Cupertino, CA|News|
Santa Clara Students Take 1st In Personal Finance Competition
A team from Adrian Wilcox High School earned the top prize in a nationwide contest focused on financial skills.
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Novato, CA|News|
Novato Police Search For Suspect In Friday Bank Robbery
Detectives shared three surveillance images this week as they work to solve a bank robbery that happened last week in Novato.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA's Coldest June In Years: Here's What To Expect
While northern states may see temperatures soar heading toward the summer solstice, California's "June gloom" may prove more formidable.
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Fremont, CA|News|
More Tech Layoffs Hit Bay Area Workers
State records show new layoffs are ahead for workers in three Bay Area cities, joining thousands announced earlier in the year.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
'Cheez-It Stop' Opens For Road Trippers In Joshua Tree
For the next few days, travelers heading through the California desert will have access to a unique snack destination.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin's Community Survey Nears The Finish Line
Residents have until Friday to make their voices heard about what Marin County leaders should aim to accomplish over the next five years.
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