Petaluma, CA|News|
Sonoma DA Warns Of FasTrak Scam
Customers have reported texts that appear to notify them of a toll bill, pointing them to fraudulent payment websites.
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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Lamorinda, CA|News|
Escaped Cows Wrangled On Highway 24
Horses and lassos were deployed Monday to catch some cows that got loose on Highway 24 near Lafayette.
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Across California, CA|News|
500+ CA High Schools Among Nation’s Best, U.S. News Says In Ranking
According to U.S. News, more than a third of California's schools were in the top 25 percent nationally, and 121 were in the top 5 percent.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Unfounded Threat Prompts Brief Lockdowns At 2 Palo Alto Schools
Reports of a threat directed at a Palo Alto high school prompted precautionary measures and a police search Monday afternoon.
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Pleasanton, CA|News|
PUSD Superintendent Announces August Departure
David Haglund will leave the top post at the Pleasanton Unified School District in August to return to Southern California.
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Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Prepares To Welcome Students To Emerald High School
Alameda County's first new high school in 50 years will eventually be home to 2,500 students on the east side of Dublin.
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San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Looks To Correct $14.1M Budget Deficit
Councilmembers on Tuesday will discuss a slate of proposed cuts to make up for a projected $14.1 million budget deficit.
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San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon To Celebrate Earth Day At Forest Home Farms
Saturday's celebration will begin with the planting of the Arbor Day Tree, kicking off a day of family-friendly fun.
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Danville, CA|News|
Danville PD To Host Drug Take Back Day
Danville neighbors will have an easy way to offload unwanted or expired medication this month.
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Pleasanton, CA|News|
Nugget: Valley Humane Pet Of The Week
Nugget loves to snuggle and he's on the hunt for a forever home.
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Rockridge, CA|News|
Former Raider Named East Bay High School Varsity Football Coach
He played for the Oakland Raiders, is a pastor in Livermore, and previously coached in Pleasanton and Oakland.
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Dublin, CA|News|
Former Raider Named Dublin High's Varsity Football Coach
Napoleon Kaufman, who led Bishop O'Dowd to a state championship in 2016, will take over as the head coach of the Dublin Gaels.
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Novato, CA|News|
Affordable Housing Project Pitched At Marinwood Plaza
County leaders will consider a proposal to build 125 units of affordable housing at the corner of Miller Creek Road and Marinwood Avenue.
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South San Francisco, CA|News|
Next Peninsula Gun Buyback Event Planned For May 4
Next month offers residents another opportunity to turn over unwanted firearms anonymously, with no questions asked, in exchange for cash.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Suspects Arrested In 2023 Coastside Shootings: Sheriff
Investigators allege two young men were responsible for two gang-related shootings in Half Moon Bay in October.
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Campbell, CA|News|
13 Arrested During Retail Theft Bust In Santa Clara County: Police
The sheriff's office said the operation recovered $150,000 in merchandise stolen from Home Depot, Target and other major retailers.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
1 Injured, 1 Arrested In Pacifica Stabbing: Police
Police allege a 19-year-old suspect stabbed a 19-year-old victim multiple times early Tuesday morning in Pacifica.
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Fremont, CA|News|
New Affordable Housing Project Eyed Near Fremont BART Station
The proposal would construct a six-story residential building on an empty lot near the Warm Springs BART station.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
'Senior Assassin Challenge' Spurs Warning In Marin County
Students playing with water guns that looked a little too real prompted a call to police Tuesday in Southern Marin.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Bay Area HGTV Star Sentenced In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes
The Los Gatos man was convicted of diverting investors' money to fund a lavish lifestyle and siphoning millions on overbudget remodels.
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