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
Set to open next year, the new office will be tasked with educating businesses and workers about labor rights and enforcing the rules.
Major national retailers and pharmacy chains closed dozens of locations across the Golden State this year. Here's what's behind the trend.
Transit officials said they split the latest fare increase over two years to help "cushion the economic impact" on riders.
The DUI checkpoint will be in place for six hours at an undisclosed location in San Jose.
Police said a man arrested for brandishing a gun during a road rage incident was a felon driving with a suspended license.
Eight communities will see local measures on their March ballots, which will be mailed to registered voters in early February.
The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for an extended rainy period that could soak the Bay Area over the holidays.
Novato firefighters and police officers will participate in a friendly faceoff this weekend to help raise money for the Salvation Army.
According to the sheriff's office, San Mateo County's gun buyback events have collected more than 2,600 firearms to date.
Police said one suspect was a convicted felon with a ghost gun, and the other had two outstanding warrants for their arrest.
Permit requirements for overnight parking will be waived for the holidays and will not resume until after New Year's Day.
Eateries in Oakland, Millbrae, Napa and San Jose are among the 15 that earned recognition from the San Francisco Chronicle this year.
Detectives are working with the Postal Inspection Service after a carrier was pushed to the ground and robbed of her postal keys and phone.
The remodeled Walmart Supercenter has a new look, more self-checkouts and revamped pickup and delivery options.
The latest round of state transportation funding includes million earmarked for projects planned across the Bay Area.
The latest round of state transportation funding includes million earmarked for projects planned across the Bay Area.
The latest round of state transportation funding includes millions earmarked for projects planned across the Bay Area.
Police said it appeared the cyclist fell into the path of a pickup truck at a railroad crossing on Andersen Drive on Saturday morning.
Santa Clara County's latest gun buyback event turned up a few surprises among the more than 400 firearms recovered.
Some Tahoe-area ski resorts picked up more than a foot of fresh snow, and more was in the forecast Thursday afternoon.
