Pacifica, CA|News|
Surfer Safe After Rescue Off Linda Mar Beach
A surfer made it to shore safely after a close call Thursday morning as dangerous surf conditions continue across the Bay Area.
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|
Stinson Beach Orders Temporary Evacuations Amid Storm Surge
High tides and dangerous surf prompted emergency officials to issue evacuation orders for several areas of Stinson Beach Thursday morning.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Powerball Ticket Hits For $451K As Jackpot Grows To $760M
A lottery ticket sold in California matched everything but the Powerball, earning the owner a big payout while the jackpot keeps growing.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Man Arrested After Deadly Crash In San Carlos: Police
Police said the victim was struck by two vehicles on Christmas Eve morning, and the second driver fled the scene before being caught.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City Man Killed In Christmas Eve Crash In San Carlos
Police said the pedestrian was struck by two vehicles on Christmas Eve morning, and the second driver fled the scene before being caught.
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San Carlos, CA|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Christmas Eve Crash In San Carlos
Police said the victim was struck by two vehicles on Christmas Eve morning, and the second driver fled the scene before being caught.
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Los Altos, CA|News|
Two-Week Closure For Section Of El Camino Real After Los Altos Fire
A southbound stretch of the road will remain closed after a fire damaged a building on Christmas, requiring the structure to be demolished.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Pouring Rain, Roaring Wind, Towering Waves Forecast In The Bay Area
Breaking waves could top 30 feet Thursday, and two wet weather systems are poised to pour rain over the Bay Area this week.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Christmas Fire Destroys Building In Los Altos
Santa Clara County firefighters worked throughout Christmas Day to fight a three-alarm blaze at a commercial building in Los Altos.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Deputies Seize Drug Cache From Car At Gas Station: Police
Deputies arrested three people after investigating a car with no license plates and finding drugs inside, the sheriff's office said.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Novato's Minimum Wage Rises On New Year's Day
The annual adjustment to local minimum wage standards increases the floor by more than 50 cents in the new year.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Updated COVID Shots See Slow Uptake In Santa Clara County
County health officials this week said vaccination rates with the newest COVID-19 shots have been much lower than earlier versions.
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Novato, CA|News|
Novato Bell Ringing Competition Raises $2.2K
Police officers and firefighters helped the Salvation Army raise more than $2,000 during the annual holiday event.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
Man Killed, Woman Injured In Pacifica Stabbing
Officers responding to a domestic violence report found a man and woman with stab wounds, prompting a nearby school to lockdown Friday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Millbrae, CA|News|
SamTrans OKs $126M Millbrae Headquarters
Officials said moving into a new headquarters will be faster and cheaper than modernizing its aging base of operations in San Carlos.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Drone Leads Police To 3 Men Accused In 2 San Mateo Break-Ins
Police said three men from out of town broke into two homes before they were caught and arrested in a San Mateo backyard.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City Car Wash Burglar Found Hiding On Roof: Police
Police said the burglar triggered an alarm before attempting to hide from officers early Wednesday.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Man Convicted In Child Porn Case
A 22-year-old man who uploaded dozens of explicit images and videos pleaded no contest to a felony charge this week, prosecutors said.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Bruno, CA|News|
10-Year Sentence For Man Convicted In Deadly 2022 San Bruno Crash
A San Francisco man pleaded no contest to felony vehicular manslaughter after hitting and killing someone while fleeing from police.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
'Shop With A Hero' Finds Gifts For Peninsula Kids In Need
The first "Shop with a Hero" event takes place Thursday and will take 100 children on a shopping spree at Target.
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