Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Pilot ID'd After Plane Crash Near Moss Beach: Reports
Investigators believe two people were on board a small plane that crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday 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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San Rafael, CA|News|
Overturned Fuel Tanker Spurs Lengthy Hazmat Response In Terra Linda
Crews worked throughout Tuesday to remove an overturned trailer and cleanup a fuel spill in Terra Linda.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
3+ Inches Of Rain Possible Later This Week: Bay Area Forecast
The Bay Area's next shift in weather is on the doorstep, and forecasters are tracking a very rainy turn for the region.
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San Carlos, CA|News|
Kelly-Moore Paints Goes Out Of Business, Closing All Stores
The embattled San Carlos-based chain is going out of business after more than 75 years. All stores are closing, including 61 in the Bay Area
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin OKs New Rules For Airbnbs, Other Short-Term Rentals
Supervisors moved forward with an updated set of regulations for short-term rentals, including a new countywide cap. Here's what to know.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
2 Teens Held At Gunpoint, Robbed At Linda Mar Shopping Center: Police
Police said both boys were physically assaulted, and one was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
San Jose Investigates 1st Homicide Of 2024: Police
Detectives believe a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, before fleeing the scene Wednesday evening.
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Mountain View, CA|News|
4 Arrested In Shooting That Injured Boy On Christmas In Mountain View
Four suspects face several charges with gang enhancements after a shooting that injured a 6-year-old boy on Christmas night.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Supes Choose Board's New President, Vice President
Supervisor Warren Slocum will serve his third and final term as board president since first taking office in 2013.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Police Bust 3 Accused Of Buying Alcohol For Minors In San Jose
Operation "Shoulder Tap" enlisted a minor to ask adults to purchase alcohol for them outside local liquor and convenience stores.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Skier Killed In Tahoe Avalanche
The man killed in an avalanche at a popular ski resort Wednesday has been identified as a resident of Point Reyes and Truckee.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Man Killed In Tahoe Avalanche
The man killed in an avalanche at a popular ski resort Wednesday has been identified as a resident of Point Reyes and Truckee.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
FAA Targets Boeing Over Blowout: 'This Should Never Have Happened'
Federal regulators will probe Boeing's manufacturing practices after a hole was ripped in the fuselage of a SoCal-bound jet last week.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Work Truck Stolen At Gunpoint In Redwood City: Police
Two men stole a man's work truck early Tuesday and pointed a gun at the victim when he tried to intervene, according to police.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
1 Dead, 3 Injured In Avalanche At Palisades Tahoe
First responders rushed to Palisades Tahoe after an avalanche triggered Wednesday morning on a popular "black diamond" run.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Boys Save 6 Puppies Abandoned In Santa Clara
First responders said the young men likely saved the puppies' lives as overnight temperatures rapidly dropped after sunset.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
2 Sought In Sausalito Safe Heist
Police in Sausalito are hoping to hear from witnesses who walked by as two men loaded a stolen safe into a waiting vehicle early Monday.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
King Tides Renew Coastal Flooding Concerns In Marin
Southern Marin first responders are sharing a few reminders as king tides bring risks to flood-prone areas this week.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Warming Centers Open In Santa Clara County Amid Cold Stretch
Forecasters expect the Santa Clara Valley will see some of the Bay Area's coldest overnight temperatures this week.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
San Jose's Police Chief To Retire, Join DA's Office
Anthony Mata plans to leave the department in March to take on a newly appointed role leading the DA's Investigations Bureau.
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