San Carlos, CA|News|
Woman Accused In $300K Embezzlement Scheme At San Carlos Tech Firm
Detectives allege the woman stole hundreds of thousands from her employer, kicking off an investigation last summer.
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 Gatos, CA|News|
Bay Area Teacher, Coach Accused In Sexual Assault Of Student: Police
Police announced two unrelated arrests of male teachers following reports of sexual assault and other inappropriate contact.
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Campbell, CA|News|
2 San Jose Teachers Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Students: Police
San Jose police announced two unrelated arrests of male teachers following reports of sexual assault and other inappropriate contact.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Knife-Wielding Man Robs Palo Alto 7-Eleven: Police
Police said an unidentified man threatened a clerk with a knife, demanded cash, and stole a box of cigars from the convenience store.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Coastside Deputies Recover Stolen Vehicle On Highway 1
Investigators said a license plate reader flagged a vehicle on Highway 1 that was reported stolen in Santa Cruz County earlier in the day.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Storms Dump An Inch Of Rain, And More Is In The Forecast
The Bay Area will get some well-deserved sunshine to kick off the week before the next round of wet weather pours into NorCal.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Spring Forecast And Drought Outlook: Warmer Than Usual Temps Likely
NOAA's spring outlook has plenty of good news for the Golden State, thanks in part to a late-season burst of winter and a healthy snowpack.
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Campbell, CA|News|
NC Man Arrested In 2023 San Jose Home Invasion: Police
Police said the U.S. Marshals arrested the man in Georgia, and he was extradited to California to face charges in San Jose.
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Saratoga, CA|News|
Saratoga Diner Punched, Bit Restaurant Worker: Police
Investigators said a person acting belligerent inside an Italian restaurant assaulted a worker and resisted arrest.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Countywide AlertMarin Test Planned Saturday Morning
The county will send a test message to all AlertMarin users on Saturday morning.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Thunderstorms, Wind And Cooler Temps Return To The Bay Area: Forecast
A stormier turn is ahead for the Bay Area, and forecasters expect a cooler trend will persist through the end of March. Here's what to know.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Humane Seeks Owner Of Lost Dog
San Rafael officers scooped up a small dog that was running loose at a shopping center Tuesday night.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
$25M Settlement Reached For 3 Women Assaulted By San Mateo Officer
Attorneys for the survivors credited the passage of Assembly Bill 1455, which expanded the statute of limitations from two to 10 years.
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Campbell, CA|News|
I-280 Reopens After Person In Crisis Prompts Freeway Shutdown
The California Highway Patrol shut down the freeway in both directions as crews worked to reach a person experiencing a mental crisis.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin DUI Compliance Check Finds 4 Violations
Probation officers worked with the CHP to drop in on DUI offenders and verify they were staying sober.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin County Fair Unveils 2024 Concert Lineup
Multiple Grammy winners will take the stage during the Marin County Fair, which returns to San Rafael July 3 - 7, 2024.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Supes Consider $34.5M For Social Safety Nets
County supervisors this month are discussing how to use tens of millions in Measure K funds this year.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Hidden Bathroom Camera Leads To Arrest In San Jose
Police said a hidden camera discovered in the bathroom of a San Jose coffee shop captured footage of dozens of victims.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Man With Ax Arrested In Marin County Attack: Police
A Petaluma man is accused of attempted murder after police allege he broke into a building and attacked someone with an ax in Greenbrae.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Axe-Wielding Attacker Arrested In Greenbrae: Police
A Petaluma man is accused of attempted murder after police allege he broke into a building and attacked someone with an axe in Greenbrae.
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