Los Gatos, CA|News|
CDC Gives Santa Clara County $11.1M To Tackle Overdose Deaths
The county will use the funds to improve harm reduction efforts and help community partners prevent overdose deaths.
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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Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Burlingame PD Cites 2 Drivers During DUI Checkpoint
Out of more than 900 drivers screened during the checkpoint, two were cited for non-DUI offenses.
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Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pen Heist Lands Pleasanton Man Behind Bars
Authorities allege a 72-year-old man stole thousands of dollars worth of vintage and collectible pens during a showcase on the Peninsula.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
Peninsula Pen Heist Lands Man Behind Bars
Peninsula authorities allege a 72-year-old man stole thousands of dollars worth of vintage and collectible pens during a Millbrae showcase.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
'Violent Spree' Ends With 3 Arrests In San Rafael
Three juveniles are accused of committing multiple violent robberies before leading police on a suit toward downtown San Rafael.
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Novato, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In Novato
Heading into the holiday weekend, officers will operate a DUI checkpoint Friday in the city of Novato.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday Night In SMC
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, officers in San Mateo will be checking vehicles for impaired drivers.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday Night In San Mateo
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, officers in San Mateo will be checking vehicles for impaired drivers.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
2 Redwood City Teens Report Harassment From Men
Police said two young girls were harassed by adult men in unrelated incidents this month.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Burglars Target Work Trucks, Steal Tools In Pacifica: Police
Police said thieves appeared to seek out work trucks in several neighborhoods, stealing hand tools and power tools.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Blankets The Bay Area, Tanking Air Quality
Wildfire smoke has degraded air quality across much of the Bay Area as temperatures soar across the region. Here's when it will let up.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Rare Red Flag Warning Issued As Dry Bay Area Heat Elevates Fire Danger
A Red Flag Warning for parts of the North Bay is the first issued by the National Weather Service's Bay Area office since October 2021.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Tracy Man Accused Of Stabbing 2 During In-N-Out Brawl In Santa Clara
Police said videos from the public helped them identify a suspect in the case, who was one of the people detained initially on Friday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
4 Arrested After Sephora Theft In San Mateo
Police said two of the suspects were under 18, including a 13-year-old boy from San Mateo.
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Pacifica, CA|News|
Pacifica Police Arrest NJ Man Accused In DUI, Hit-And-Run Crash
Police allege the man was driving under the influence when he fled a crash scene and was still intoxicated during his arrest.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Point Reyes Visitors Brought $149M To Local Economy Last Year: NPS
A new report from the National Park Service charts the wide-reaching economic benefits for communities that neighbor national parks.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Major Heat Wave; 1,000-Kid Mall Brawl: 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|
Bay Area Heats Up, 2 Stabbed During In-N-Out Melee: 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
Petaluma, CA|News|
'Saturation Saturday' Patrols Return To Petaluma
With eight DUI arrests in just the last week, Petaluma officers will be boosting patrols and sobriety checkpoints this weekend.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Weekend DUI Checkpoint Planned In Woodside
San Mateo deputies will be checking licenses and sobriety status during an overnight checkpoint Saturday in Woodside.
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