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
Prosecutors allege a man who kidnapped, drugged, and raped a woman in Vallejo in 2015 was responsible for home invasions six years earlier.
Early January will bring Pleasanton residents several convenient ways to offload their Christmas trees responsibly. Here are some options.
A three-alarm fire at a San Jose apartment complex left multiple units uninhabitable Friday morning.
"One of the largest swell events" in decades severed the end of the pier. Officials address rebuilding, and a timeline to reopen the rest.
Police allege four teen girls stole thousands in merchandise from a North Bay shopping center before ordering an Uber to make their escape.
Police said two women were discovered during a search of a suspected residential brothel.
Police said two women discovered during a search of the suspected brothel were connected with help.
Police allege the man swung a metal chain at officers and attempted to physically fight them after shoplifting from a Safeway.
Police said a man accused of threatening employees and stealing from a North Bay Safeway will face additional charges under Prop. 36.
Police said a man accused of threatening employees and stealing from a Corte Madera grocery store faces additional charges under Prop. 36.
Investigators said an Uzi and two fully automatic "Glock switches" were seized while executing a search warrant.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, 2024.
City officials shared a list of resources for residents in need of assistance over the next two weeks.
