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
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.
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.
Silicon Valley is home to five cities where home values have cooled considerably over the last year, according to a new report.
Firefighters said they stopped the forward progress of the Clayton Fire burning Thursday afternoon in the eastern foothills.
Two cities in San Mateo County are among the top 25 where home values have declined most over the last year, according to a new report.
Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties are hosting coastal cleanups in the coming weeks and streamlining their anti-litter messaging.
Two Marin County residents were recently arrested during an anti-sex trafficking operation, police said Thursday.
A man with previous links to the Bay Area may have committed sexual assaults in several states since 2016, according to the FBI.
Police are searching for three men who they believe are connected to three house barglaries last month in San Mateo.
The York Fire is California's largest blaze so far this year. It's one of 11 wildfires to break out in the Golden State over the last week.
The funds will help realize affordable housing developments in South San Francisco, Daly City, Belmont, Menlo Park, and North Fair Oaks.
Caltrans will be out installing speed radar signs and flashing beacons next week near Stinson Beach.
A man accused of entering resort condos and fondling women's feet was the suspect in several previous crimes targeting women, police said.
With water in short supply early last year, the drought cut into the agricultural output in San Mateo County.
In California's most expensive neighborhoods, typical home values soar well into the millions, according to data from Zillow.
Caltrans work will require a stretch of the path to close each workday until early September.
The county parks department and Cal Fire will work next week to improve wildfire safety and conditions at Pillar Point Bluff.
Starting this September, Memorial Park will be the first county park to offer campsites that allow dogs.
Police allege a Pacifica man fatally stabbed a woman at a San Mateo apartment on Wednesday and uploaded a video of the crime to Facebook.
Il Fornaio's Mountain View location will mark the brand's 18th location in the United States.
