Sacramento, CA|News|
Hemorrhoid Cream Linked To One CA Death, Health Department Warns
A woman who purchased the ointment developed severe lead poisoning and died, according to state health officials.
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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Mill Valley, CA|News|
Mill Valley 11th Grader Is Star Student, Beloved Coach
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local who is having an impact in Mill Valley.
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Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Hillsborough Man Accused In Attempted Cell Phone Theft
The victim told police a man who appeared to be armed approached him while he was walking near Coyote Point and demanded his cell phone.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Attempted Cell Phone Theft Leads To Arrest In San Mateo: Police
The victim told police a man who appeared to be armed approached him while he was walking near Coyote Point and demanded his cell phone.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
1,274 Drivers Screened At Weekend SMC DUI Checkpoint
Officials said none of the drivers were found to be under the influence, but nearly three dozen were cited for license-related issues.
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Union City, CA|News|
East Bay Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint; USPS Offers Big Reward
The Postal Service is offering up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Wedding Dress Stolen Off Redwood City Porch
Police allege an unidentified thief stole multiple packages from the home, including a wedding dress.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
Crow Canyon Road Project Prompts Closures Through August
A stretch of the road will be closed to traffic during the day as crews reconstruct the pavement and install new culverts.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Former Youth Pastor Accused Of Sexual Assault In San Jose
Police allege the man sexually assaulted an underage girl over several years while he was a youth pastor at a San Jose church.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Neighbors, Firefighters Help Contain Fremont Apartment Blaze
Witnesses used several fire extinguishers to keep the flames from spreading before firefighters arrived.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
2 Families Displaced After San Leandro House Fire
The fire department shared helmet camera footage showing fire crews battling intense flames Friday.
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South San Francisco, CA|News|
Peninsula Man Accused Of Assaulting Ceasefire Demonstrators In SSF
Police allege the suspect threatened and assaulted some participants during a peaceful assembly Wednesday in South San Francisco.
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Campbell, CA|News|
SJSU Student Accused Of Setting Fires On Campus
Arson investigators allege a sophomore student set two recent fires at a library on the San Jose State University campus.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Young Fremont Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Oakland
Police allege two juveniles drove a stolen vehicle to a Fremont apartment complex where they shoved a woman and stole her car.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
'Weather Roller Coaster' Ahead For The Bay Area: Forecast
An incoming storm will dump more rain over the Bay Area this weekend, but the extended forecast looks bright. Here's what to expect.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Safety Upgrades, Restriping To Begin On Webster Street
Crews will be working this spring to restripe portions of Webster and Park streets, while making a series of safety upgrades.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
15 Cats Abandoned Outside San Leandro Hospital
Police urged residents not to abandon their pets leaving them afraid, hungry and exposed to the elements.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
Car Fire Extinguished In Castro Valley
The fire department shared images of smoke pouring from an SUV a few minutes before 7 a.m. Monday.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
1 Arrested, 3 Guns Found During Hayward Shooting Investigation: Police
Police allege a convicted felon hid two guns in the bushes and had another stashed inside his vehicle.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
4 Drivers Arrested, 36 Cited During Hayward Checkpoint: Police
Police said three dozen drivers were cited for issues related to their licenses, and seven vehicles were towed.
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