Palo Alto, CA|News|
Plane Stolen From Palo Alto Lands On Peninsula Beach, Man Arrested
Investigators allege a Florida man stole a small plane from a Palo Alto airport and landed on a beach Thursday evening.
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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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Florida Man Lands Stolen Plane On Peninsula Beach, Arrested: Police
Investigators allege a Florida man stole a small plane from a Palo Alto airport and landed on a beach Thursday evening.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Sinkhole Repairs Planned On Tiburon Boulevard
Caltrans said a storm in late January caused a large sinkhole and damaged a culvert on State Route 131 in Tiburon.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
Felon Arrested On Weapon Charges After Grilling In Street: Police
Deputies said a man on probation was arrested in Milpitas after someone called to report a man barbecuing in high winds.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
2 Men Accused In 70+ Retail Thefts Around San Jose
Police allege two men stole more than $75,000 in merchandise during a string of thefts that began last summer.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Cruise Ship Outbreak Sickens 150+ With Gastrointestinal Illness: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak aboard a cruise ship carrying nearly 2,800 people.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Snowpack Sees Big Boost From Recent SoCal Storms
California's recent deluge of weather made a significant impact on the snowpack, but an underwhelming winter has made for an uphill battle.
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Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Menlo Park Man Mistakenly Released From SMC Jail
Officials said a man who was incorrectly released from jail Wednesday morning was located a short time later in Santa Clara County.
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Mountain View, CA|News|
Mistakenly Released Inmate Found In Mountain View
Officials said a man who was mistakenly released from a San Mateo County jail Wednesday was located a short time later in Mountain View.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Inmate Mistakenly Released, Found In Mountain View
Officials said a man who was mistakenly released from jail Wednesday morning was located a short time later in Santa Clara County.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
Man Accused Of Grabbing Large Blade During Pacifica Fight: Police
Police said witnesses subdued the man as he attempted to pull a 27-inch fixed blade from his trunk during an altercation.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Hate Crime Investigation Launched After Gilroy School Vandalized
Police said three suspects entered the campus at night, painted hateful graffiti throughout the school and ransacked several classrooms.
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Roseville, CA|News|
CA Snowpack Sees Big Boost From Recent Storms: Newest Stats
California's recent deluge of weather made a significant impact on the snowpack, but an underwhelming winter has made for an uphill battle.
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South San Francisco, CA|News|
20+ Vehicles Burglarized Near Airport Hilton
Detectives are looking for leads after more than 20 cars parked outside an airport hotel were burglarized Monday night.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
'Clean Slate' Pop-Up Planned This Month In Marin
Residents will be able to get direct assistance with accessing public benefits, getting job training and clearing criminal records.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Storm Damage Survey Begins In Santa Clara County
The county is looking to hear from residents whose property suffered damage during this week's powerful storm.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Ballots Mailed For Marin's March Election
The March primary ballots will include a handful of local measures for voters in some parts of Marin County.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Storm Damage Closes Several SMC Parks
Crews worked Monday to address downed trees and powerlines at several San Mateo County parks after high winds tore across the region Sunday.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
7 People, Several Pups Rescued From San Jose's Guadalupe River
Rescue boats successfully reached seven people and a litter of puppies stranded Sunday as waters raged along the Guadalupe River.
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East Palo Alto, CA|News|
SMC Opens Community Centers In Wake Of Storms, Power Outages
Five library branches served as community resource centers on Monday to provide water, snacks and a place to charge cell phones.
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