Gilroy, CA|News|
Gilroy Man Arrested After String Of Vandalism: Police
Police allege the man shattered windows at several businesses and broke a woman's windshield with his fist Wednesday morning.
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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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Gets $13M For Mental Health & Substance Abuse Facilities
State grants will help Marin complete two projects designed to improve behavioral health services and treatment options.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
'Professor Truffles' The Pig Seeks Peninsula Home
A portly pot-bellied pig is looking for a new family that can help him get into shape and live his best life on the Peninsula.
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Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
'Sidewalk CPR' Crash Courses Return To Marin Next Month
Marin County residents will be able to learn some life-saving skills next month at free training sessions across the region.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Detects West Nile Virus In Redwood City Crow
The county logged its first West Nile detection of the year this week in a dead crow found in the Redwood Shores area.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Blistering Heat, Serial Assaults, Wild Chase: 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|
Cooldown Coming, Weekend Fire Contained: 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.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA School District Approves Plan To Notify Parents Of Pronoun Changes
After a heated meeting, a California school district required its schools to tell parents if their children begin using different pronouns.
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Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
Remodeled Corte Madera Safeway Hosts Grand Reopening
Safeway's latest North Bay remodel is complete, and leaders gathered Thursday to accept a donation benefitting local groups.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
Richardson Bay Bridge Resurfacing Continues Next Week
Up to three southbound lanes will be closed each evening of the workweek.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Spare The Air Alert Issued Due To Bay Area Heat, Wildfire Smoke
Warming temperatures and lingering wildfire smoke may cause smog to form around the Bay Area on Friday.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Next Blast Of Heat For The Bay Area Arrives Friday
Heat advisories will be in place for a few areas starting Friday as NorCal warms up once again. Here's where things look hottest.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
3 Arrested In Stolen Vehicle At Mall: SMPD
Police said the trio used a stolen vehicle to travel to a mall where two suspects were caught in the act trying to steal merchandise.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday Night
CHP officers will staff a DUI checkpoint in the Redwood City area Friday to discourage impaired driving.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Advisory Issued For Bay Area
A smoke plume from a wildfire burning in southwest Oregon is expected to bring hazy skies and smoky air to the Bay Area on Wednesday.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
SRPD Hosts 'Touch-A-Truck' This Month At Pickleweed Park
San Rafael's police and fire vehicles will be on hand, along with the city's tractors, dump trucks, tow trucks and garbage trucks.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Deputies Flag 'Alarming Increase' In Speeding Near Four Corners
Traffic deputies are urging drivers and riders to slow down, especially in known trouble spots where crashes can have tragic consequences.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA's Psilocybin Legalization Campaign OK'd To Collect Signatures
An effort to legalize the sale and use of "magic mushrooms" in the Golden State has cleared its first hurdle on the road to 2024 ballots.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Fall CERT Academy Returns To Redwood City In September
Neighbors in Redwood City, San Carlos, and elsewhere in San Mateo County will have a chance to get emergency response training this fall.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
SMART Cuts Price For Monthly Transit Passes
As most Bay Area workers continue to work hybrid schedules, monthly SMART passes are getting a double-digit price cut.
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