Mountain View, CA|News|
Underage Girl Rescued, Man Arrested After Mountain View Traffic Stop
Mountain View police arrested a man this week after finding him with a young girl during a traffic stop earlier in the month.
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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Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Marin County Bringing Rentable Art To Local Libraries
The county is looking for artists to help stock a new program that will let library patrons borrow pieces from their local branches.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Considers 2-Year Budget Plan Valued At $7.7B
The new budget proposal will be subject to public hearings in the coming weeks, and more changes will follow later this summer.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 Sets Of IE Twins Make History, Graduating As Doctors On Same Day
Twins from Loma Linda and Chino are on their way to medical careers after all four graduated from Loma Linda University on Sunday.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
New Homeless Count Sees Slight Drop In Santa Clara County, San Jose
An annual count of people experiencing homelessness suggests things are beginning to move in the right direction in Santa Clara County.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Toddler Airlifted From Cruise Ship Off SoCal Coast
A Coast Guard helicopter rescued a toddler from a cruise ship 90 miles offshore after she suffered a possible seizure.
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Roseville, CA|News|
Deputies Help Free Bear Trapped Inside Tahoe SUV
A large bear found itself stuck inside an SUV over the holiday weekend, but Washoe County deputies were able to help it get to safety.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Cloudy Drizzle, Honoring The Fallen, 300+ DUI Arrests : SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news over Memorial Day? Worry not: we’ve rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal during the long weekend.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Cool Temps, Family Rescued From Bay, Sunglasses Caper: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news over Memorial Day? Worry not: we’ve rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal during the long weekend.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
'Salt & Straw' Ice Cream Shop Coming To Los Gatos
Silicon Valley will have another choice for treats this summer with the opening of a new Salt & Straw in Los Gatos.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin DA Reaches Agreement With 5 Charged In 2020 Vandalism Case
Under a restorative justice deal, five people charged with destroying a statue face lesser charges and have agreed to pay restitution.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
SMC Sheriff Offers Youth Defensive Driving Training Courses
Young drivers will have two chances in the coming weeks to pick up a few pointers on how to avoid accidents and stay safe behind the wheel.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Public Works Fair Draws 100+ Students
Dozens of Marin County students got an up-close look at how the Department of Public Works helps keep things running every day.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma-Marin Fair Kicks Off Ticket Presale
Tickets will be on discount for the next few weeks ahead of next month's summer fair. Here is what to expect this year.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Are You Holding The Winning SuperLotto Tickets Sold In NorCal?
The big jackpot is still in play for the SuperLotto Plus, but two NorCal winners netted second-place prizes in Wednesday's drawing.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Are You Holding The Winning SuperLotto Ticket Sold In Los Angeles?
The big jackpot is still in play for the SuperLotto Plus, but one SoCal winner netted a second-place prize in Wednesday's drawing.
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Across California, CA|News|
628 Children Reported Missing In CA: Have You Seen Them?
On National Missing Children's Day, authorities are asking the public if they have any information on the following children.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma, Marin Craft Plan For Future Droughts
Historic rainfall helped rebound the North Bay from a prolonged drought, but local leaders are already looking ahead to the next one.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin, Sonoma Craft Plan For Future Droughts
Historic rainfall helped rebound the North Bay from a prolonged drought, but local leaders are already looking ahead to the next one.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Board Appoints New SMC Public Health Officer
A Sonoma County public health official will join San Mateo in August to take over as the new public health officer.
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