Mountain View, CA|News|
'NorCal County Fair' Opens This Month At Great America
Great America is preparing to welcome guests to a newly renovated section of the park that celebrates all things California.
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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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Snow, Lightning & Rain: Late Season Storm Pounds SoCal
Another bout of wild weather has enveloped SoCal, bringing soaking rains, fresh snow, thunder and lightning. Here's what to know.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
SMC Awards Bike Grants For South San Francisco Kids
Returning for its second year, new grant funding will allow more students to get free bicycles, helmets and safety training.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Tackles Backlog Of 200 Unidentified Bodies: Report
The coroner's office is adding members to its team to help identify John and Jane Does, some of whom have remained unknown for decades.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Rain Totals Hit New Milestones As May Gets Off To A Wet Start
Many in the Bay Area have seen their rainiest start to the water year in quite some time, and more May showers look likely.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin County Seeks New Foster Parents
Family services officials said nearly half of the children placed in their car end up placed in other counties due to limited local options.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Anti-Mosquito Drones Take Flight Over Santa Clara County
The Bay Area is preparing for a very active mosquito season, and Santa Clara County will be tackling the problem from both land and air.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
San Rafael's 'Under The Stars Sleepout' Returns May 20
The Ritter Center is inviting neighbors to give up their bed for a night and raise money to fund services for people living unsheltered.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
SMC Hosts Gun Buyback Event This Weekend
Anyone is welcome to drop off firearms for a cash payment this weekend, including for non-functioning weapons and "ghost guns."
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Companies Cut Thousands Of Jobs In April
Several California firms filed notices for more job cuts planned in the coming weeks, impacting thousands more workers across the state.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Elderly Inland Empire Man Beaten To Death In Tijuana: Report
The family of a 79-year-old man killed in Tijuana last month said he was in Mexico delivering donations when he was targeted.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Cinco De Mayo DUI Checkpoint Planned For Coachella Valley
The sheriff's office is urging drivers to stay off the road if they intend to drink alcohol or smoke marijuana over Cinco de Mayo.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Flour Recall: General Mills Warns Of 'Gold Medal' Salmonella Risk
The voluntary recall affects Gold Medal bleached and unbleached bags of flour sold in California with expiration dates late next March.
Lucas Combos and Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Warriors Win + $50K Lotto Ticket + Rainy Week Ahead: 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.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Big SoCal Cooldown + Rain Coming + Missing Plane Found: 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.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Mosquitoes Lurk In CA After A Wet Winter
Abundant water and warmer days could provide fertile breeding grounds for mosquitoes in California. Here are a few ways to prepare.
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Novato, CA|News|
Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled On US 101 Through Sunday
More overnight work is scheduled to repair damage from a March landslide near Redwood Boulevard in Marin County.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
San Rafael Cyclist Named Marin County's 'Bike Champion Of The Year'
Organizers unveiled this year's Bike Champion of the Year in each of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC's Inaugural 'Books And Bikes' Event Is This Weekend
Families will have a chance to get their bikes fixed up, and kids can get some hands-on safety lessons.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Teacher Salaries Could Climb 50 Percent Under Proposed Law
Legislation introduced this week aims to raise salaries for teachers and school staffers by 50 percent over the next few years.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
