Petaluma, 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.
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|
'National Night Out' Events Planned Next Month In Marin County
Neighbors will have a few choices for celebrating National Night Out, including a community barbecue planned at Point Reyes Station.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
SMC Hosts Disaster Preparedness Day Next Month
Peninsula families are invited to the event center next month for some all-ages learning, hands-on fun and free hot dogs.
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East Palo Alto, CA|News|
SMC Deputies Use Plate Readers To Track Down Peninsula Robbery Suspect
Deputies used automated license plate readers to track down a Nevada man wanted in a robbery case out of East Palo Alto, officials said.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
Millbrae Deputies Arrest Home Depot Robbery Suspect
Deputies used automated license plate readers to track down a man wanted in a robbery case out of East Palo Alto, officials said.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
2 Guns Found At Convicted Felon's San Rafael Home: Police
Investigators said a man with previous convictions prohibiting guns had two at his San Rafael home, and kept within reach of a young child.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Seriously Injured By Boat Propeller At Lake Berryessa
First responders acted quickly to save the life of a man Sunday who fell off a boat and was maimed by its propeller.
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Belmont, CA|News|
Caltrain To Suspend Hillsdale-Palo Alto Service Again This Weekend
Electrification work will suspend a stretch of Caltrain service this weekend between San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
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Novato, CA|News|
Bike Path Opens Friday, Restoring Route Between Novato & Petaluma
Slide repairs next to U.S. 101 will continue into the fall, but cyclists will again be able to travel between Novato and Petaluma on Friday.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Thunderstorms, Cyclist Dies Saving Hikers In Heat Wave: 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|
Thunderstorms Possible, Kidnappers Release Woman: 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|
'Historically Strong' El Niño, Extreme Winter Possible In CA
Forecasters are increasingly confident El Niño will persist through the winter, and there is a chance it could gain significant strength.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Prepares For A Hot Weekend
An excessive heat warning will be in effect through Sunday for most of the inland Bay Area, including southern portions of San Mateo County.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
More 101 Lane Closures Ahead For Richardson Bridge Project
Concrete pouring work next week will require a few evening lane closures in the southbound lanes of U.S. 101.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
High Tides Will Again Close Part Of Mill Valley Park & Ride
High tide warnings for the end of the month will see the lower half of the Manzanita Park and Ride lot close for a few days.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Parks Hosts Pillar Point Bluff Restoration Event This Weekend
Volunteers can help beautify the scenic coastal park this weekend on the bluffs overlooking the ocean.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Hazmat Spill Shuts Down EB Lanes Of Highway 92
A liquid spill near The Crossroads led to lengthy road closures and a shelter-in-place order Thursday in San Mateo.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Found Dead On Road, Prompting Calls For Caution
A young mountain lion was found dead along Santa Teresa Boulevard, renewing calls for safe wildlife crossings and slower driving.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Central Garage Sale Returns To Redwood City Next Month
Redwood City is preparing to welcome bargain hunters to the two-day community community garage sale early next month.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
SCC Braces For Heat Wave, Opens Weekend Cooling Centers
Temperatures are forecast to break into the 90s for many in the South Bay over the weekend, triggering an excessive heat warning.
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