San Rafael, CA|News|
Inmate On Death Row Dies In San Quentin
Melvin Turner was placed on condemned status following a conviction for an "execution-style" murder in August 1979.
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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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Supes Probe AT&T Plan To Cut Landline Service
Supervisors warned the move could leave thousands of residents in rural areas without reliable access to 911.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Mobile Mental Health Response Teams Move Forward In SMC
The county expects to have five teams available 24/7 to respond to mental health crisis calls across San Mateo County by August.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin OKs Lower Fees To Build ADUs In Unincorporated Areas
County leaders said the cost savings would make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units as affordable housing options.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Shooting Suspect Arrested In San Jose
Investigators allege the man seriously injured a victim earlier this month in a targeted shooting in unincorporated San Jose.
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Novato, CA|News|
Alleged Drug Dealer Charged In Novato Woman's Overdose Death
Police allege a Santa Rosa man provided fentanyl to two women who overdosed, killing one and putting the other in a coma.
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Across California, CA|News|
'Crippling Blizzard' For Sierra As 10 Feet Of Snow Forecast
"This is not the time to gamble with you or your family's lives, especially over a planned weekend ski vacation," one forecaster warned.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Gun, Drugs, Stolen Items Recovered During San Rafael Burglary Arrest
According to police, an officer interrupted a car burglary and chased a getaway vehicle to a dead-end street Monday evening.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Amazon Van Stolen In Palo Alto, Recovered In San Jose: Police
Police said the woman told officers she needed a way to get to San Jose, and officers said no packages were missing from the van.
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Across California, CA|News|
Macy’s, With 90 CA Stores, To Close 150 Nationwide Over 3 Years
California has more Macy's stores than any other state, but some locations could be on the chopping block.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Senior Rescued After 32 Hours Missing
A woman who was missing for more than a day prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation Sunday afternoon in Marin County.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
Woman Driving Overdue Rental Car Arrested In Millbrae: Police
Investigators allege the San Francisco woman ignored the rental company's repeated attempts to reach her.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
SJ Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Santa Clara: Police
Investigators in San Jose allege a man suspected in two armed robberies last month was in custody for a burglary case in Santa Clara.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Suspects Arrested In 2 San Jose Stabbing Deaths
Homicide detectives have made arrests in two fatal stabbing cases in San Jose, police said Monday.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Snow On Bay Area Hilltops, Frost Possible As Cold Front Arrives
Overnight lows could dip into the 30s for many over the next two nights, and a late-week system may bring snow down to the foothills.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
2 Workers Burned By Power Line Rescued By SJFD
Fire crews worked with PG&E and SJPD to reach two men who were burned by a power line while working in a bucket lift 40 feet in the air.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
Pacifica Teen Accused Of Breaking Into Brewery
Police allege the boy tried to break into the former Sea Bowl building before burglarizing a nearby brewery.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
$5K Reward Offered To Solve 2016 Killing Of Gilroy Man
The family of a Gilroy man killed eight years ago in Fresno County is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Countywide Emergency System Test Planned Next Month In Marin
County leaders hope the test will encourage more people to enroll in AlertMarin and understand how it works in the event of an emergency.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Outrage Grows At PG&E 25 Percent Profit Surge Amid Rate Hikes
In an earnings call Thursday, PG&E disclosed a nearly 25 percent surge in profits last year before new price hikes hit customers in January.
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