Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
2 Peninsula Cafes Among Bay Area's Best New Spots
A pair of cafes that landed on the list feature creative cheesecakes and robust tea and coffee menus.
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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Campbell, CA|News|
2 South Bay Cafes Among Bay Area's Best New Spots
An old 7-Eleven turned into a modern cafe, and a new teahouse with international inspirations landed coveted spots on the list.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Fire Crews To Remove Flammable Foliage Around Mill Valley, Sausalito
Work was scheduled to get underway Monday to prune trees and remove encroaching vegetation along several roads.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Teen Accused In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In Redwood City
A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday as a suspect in the shooting death of an 18-year-old near a Whole Foods Market.
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San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos Jewelry Heist Leads To Arrest
Investigators allege three suspects stole jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars during a robbery in broad daylight.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
SMC Sheriff Reports 14% Drop In Violent Crime Last Year
Statistics from the sheriff's office show double-digit declines in reported rapes, assaults and killings in 2024.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
WATCH: Deputy Rescues Woman From Flooded Car In Marin County
A deputy jumped into a flooded creek, broke a window and pulled a woman to safety just moments before water fully enveloped her vehicle.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
CA School Faces Federal Probe Over Transgender Athletes
The Department of Education launched three investigations into Title IX violations, including one directed at California.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Milpitas, CA|News|
Inmate Dies After Elmwood Attack, 3 Face Murder Charges: Police
A 23-year-old man died at the hospital days after he was critically injured in an attack inside the Elmwood Correctional Facility.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Man With Box Cutter Arrested, Officer Injured In San Rafael: Police
Police said a man who threatened bystanders with a box cutter continued to fight officers after being hit with a Taser and foam rounds.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
After 17+ Inches Of Rain, 3rd Atmospheric River Ahead For The Bay Area
Forecasters are tracking one more wet weather system after Tuesday's record-setting deluge, and colder days are on the horizon.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
4K Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Marin County
PG&E crews contended with dozens of unplanned outages Tuesday as forecasters braced for 70 mph wind gusts and thunderstorms.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
12,000+ Without Power In San Mateo County: PG&E
PG&E crews contended with dozens of unplanned outages Tuesday in San Mateo County, and more wind and rain is in the forecast.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Hospital Janitor Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Employee
A jury found a janitorial supervisor sexually abused and assaulted a subordinate while working at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Millbrae, CA|News|
4 Arrested, 16 Cited During SMC DUI Checkpoint
A checkpoint on El Camino Real screened hundreds of drivers over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests in Millbrae.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
Alleged Drunk Driver Dragged Street Sign For Mile In Pacifica: Police
Police allege the woman hopped a median, hit a street sign and dragged it for a mile before coming to a stop in the middle of the road.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos Woman Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2025.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Half Moon Bay Man Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2025.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City Man Listed Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2025.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
South San Francisco Residents Among SMC Death Notices: Jan. 28-Feb. 3
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2025.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff