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
Recent coronal mass ejections made the aurora dance over several states Monday morning and may be strong enough for an evening encore.
A new report charts rising food recalls nationwide, and researchers found Californians were impacted more than shoppers in any other state.
This weekend's event in San Mateo promises important lessons, fun for all ages, live demonstrations, free hot dogs, and other giveaways.
Prosecutors allege two North Bay suspects engineered a fraud scheme to take hundreds of thousands from an elderly Marin County man.
Palo Alto police arrested a man suspected of killing a man in a downtown parking garage last week.
The free events are designed to teach residents of all ages how to take lifesaving actions in the event of a medical emergency.
The free events are designed to teach residents of all ages how to take lifesaving actions in the event of a medical emergency.
The free events are designed to teach residents of all ages how to take lifesaving actions in the event of a medical emergency.
The free events are designed to teach residents of all ages how to take lifesaving actions in the event of a medical emergency.
The free events are designed to teach residents of all ages how to take lifesaving actions in the event of a medical emergency.
More than a dozen weather stations across the region recorded their warmest July temperatures, and one broke a record set in 1917.
San Jose homicide detectives are working to develop new leads in two unsolved shootings from 2018 and 2020.
The library branch closed Thursday and will remain shuttered into early September as crews complete key upgrades.
Prosecutors alleged a car dealer with locations in Alameda County and across NorCal improperly disposed of waste and customer records.
The latest grants will support multiple local food programs, including funds for community and school gardens and locally sourced meals.
A new three-part documentary features Peterson's first interview since his 2004 murder conviction and examines the effort for a new trial.
Walmart Pharmacies will hold a back-to-school wellness day this Saturday. See the full list of screenings and immunizations available.
Prosecutors alleged a car dealer operating in Santa Clara County and across NorCal improperly disposed of waste and customer records.
Investigators determined the fruit was shipped to San Jose illicitly and contained larvae of destructive fruit flies from Southeast Asia.
A golden bikini worn by Carrie Fisher in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" was among the most famous Hollywood items sold during the auction.
