San Mateo, CA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Postpones Prescribed Burn In SMC
Smoke impacts from fires burning elsewhere have temporarily scuttled plans for a large prescribed burn Wednesday on the Peninsula.
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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Belmont, MA|News|
7 Peninsula Officers Injured In Struggle With Belmont 'Bodybuilder'
Seven officers in two Peninsula cities were injured during altercations with the same man on Saturday, according to police.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Menlo Park Officers Injured In Struggle With Shirtless 'Bodybuilder'
Five officers required treatment at the hospital after a physical struggle with a Belmont man who was acting erratically over the weekend.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Marks National Voter Registration Day On Tuesday
Local officials are preparing for the 2024 election cycle and hoping to connect with the 20,000 eligible voters who have yet to register.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Stolen Dog Reunited With Owner After San Jose Robbery; 3 Arrested
Two Milpitas men and a San Jose woman are accused of stealing a dog and personal belongings at gunpoint during a June robbery.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Teen Carrying Loaded Gun Detained In Southern Marin: Police
Deputies recovered a loaded "ghost gun" over the weekend while detaining two young shoplifting suspects, officials said Monday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Deputy Killed In Ambush | Dramatic Weather Change: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Pleasant End To Summer | Burglaries Trigger Warning: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Peninsula Rape Suspect Accused Of Extortion, Other Crimes
A Daly City man is accused of raping a woman in San Mateo and threatening her life while attempting to extort her for money.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Rape Suspect Arrested In San Francisco
A Daly City man is accused of raping a woman in San Mateo and threatening her life while attempting to extort her for money.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
More Marin Center Improvements Get Underway This Month
Construction is ramping up at Marin Center as work gets underway on needed improvements around the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Median Household Income Among Nation's Highest, Census Data Shows
Take a look at which states ranked as the 5 highest and 5 lowest for median household income, according to new U.S. Census statistics.
Lucas Combos and Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
East Palo Alto, CA|News|
'Wingo Starr' The Peacock Needs A Peninsula Home
A peacock that led rescuers on a chase through a high school parking lot is looking for a new family on the Peninsula.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
'Meals On Wheels' Volunteers Needed In Marin County
Marin County is looking for more volunteers to help deliver healthy meals to older adults in need across the region.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
$15M In New Grants For Childcare Providers In SCC
Hundreds of childcare facilities have closed in Santa Clara County in recent years, and a new grant program is meant to help close the gap.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Urges Residents To Get New COVID Boosters, Flu Shots As Fall Nears
Fall and winter mean more exposure to respiratory viruses, and local health leaders recommend neighbors consider getting their shots soon.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
'The Fish Market' To Close After 41 Years In San Mateo
The local seafood chain once had nine restaurants and will close its last NorCal location this month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
'The Fish Market' Closes After 47 Years In Palo Alto
The local seafood chain once had nine restaurants and will close its last NorCal location this month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Garbage Truck Driver Escapes Rollover Crash In Half Moon Bay
Fire crews said the driver was able to get himself out of the truck and had just minor injuries after a rollover crash early Wednesday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
3 Mail Theft Suspects Arrested In Novato
Police allege three people from San Rafael and Sacramento stole mail from dozens of Novato residents.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
