San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Toy Drive Seeks Gifts For December Celebrations
Residents can bring unwrapped gifts to three locations through Dec. 18 to help stock the sheriff's annual Christmas toy giveaways.
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|
Children's Holiday Gift Program Seeks Donations For Peninsula Kids
San Mateo County is inviting neighbors to participate in a holiday gift-giving program to deliver presents to thousands of kids this year.
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Novato, CA|News|
Pile Burning Continues Around Novato
Firefighters wrapped up work in one area Monday, but smoke may be visible into Wednesday in a few Marin County communities.
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Novato, CA|News|
Accused Novato Drug Dealer Arrested After Selling To Teen: Police
Police said an officer witnessed a man on probation make an exchange with a juvenile in a parking lot earlier this month.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Thanksgiving Forecast Is Bright As Storms Brew Back East
The forecast looks promising for Thanksgiving in NorCal, but travelers heading across the country may run into storms.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Suspect With Large Knife Arrested In San Rafael: Police
Police said an officer used a Taser to subdue a man Saturday after he refused to drop a large kitchen knife.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Panoramic Highway Repairs To Begin This Month
Crews will work along a stretch of the highway to install new retaining walls, guardrails and pavement damaged by a 2021 storm.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
SMC Libraries Launch Free Diaper Program
San Mateo County families will have several chances through the holiday season and into the new year to pick up free diapers at libraries.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
SJ Teen Accused Of Running People Over Outside Restaurant
A teen boy faces serious charges after police allege he ran people over with his car after a confrontation at a restaurant in September.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Radio Station Bought By Seattle's KEXP
A Seattle music mainstay bought KREV 92.7 FM in a bankruptcy auction and will begin broadcasting to the Bay Area in the coming weeks.
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Milpitas, CA|News|
'STEP' Grant Funds Milpitas Traffic Safety Programs For Another Year
The latest grant will pay for education and enforcement efforts designed to increase safety on Milpitas roadways.
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Milpitas, CA|News|
Drugs Seized During Milpitas Traffic Stop: Police
Police said a San Jose man was carrying a large amount of marijuana, mushrooms and fentanyl pills when he was pulled over late Sunday.
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Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame City Workers Vote To Authorize Strike
This week's vote lays the groundwork for a potential strike among dozens of city workers for the first time in decades.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Groups Launch 'WTF Marin' Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
The new eye-catching campaign is designed to draw more awareness to the dangers of fentanyl overdoses in Marin County.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Armed Man Threatened San Mateo Hospital Guard, Threw Firework: Police
Police allege the man threatened to kill a security guard and threw an exploding firework outside the San Mateo Medical Center.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
SJ Man Sentenced To 6+ Years Over Fentanyl Death
The man admitted to selling counterfeit pills to a man at a bar who died less than 30 minutes later, according to federal prosecutors.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin DA Awarded $453K To Tackle DUI Cases
The grant renewal will keep a two-person team funded through the next year to focus on impaired driving prosecutions.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Bay Area Retail Theft Bust Nets $350K In Stolen Items: CHP
A task force recovered more than $350,000 in stolen merchandise while executing several search warrants this month, officials said.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Summit Snarls Bay Area Traffic As Presidents Meet On The Peninsula
A meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on a Peninsula estate added to Bay Area traffic headaches Wednesday.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin E-Bike Crashes Spur Safety Alert
An increase in 911 emergencies involving e-bikes prompted a health advisory this week in Marin County.
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