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
NorCal's incoming heat wave looks more severe and widespread than the last with weekend temperatures as high as 110 degrees in a few spots.
Fremont began a citywide anti-speeding campaign this week, which is scheduled to end through the end of July.
A Berkeley mainstay will close its doors this week after more the four decades of serving up eats on Shattuck Avenue.
Trained marine wildlife crews are working to retrieve a sea otter that was recently seen acting aggressively and stealing surfboards.
Police have made a second arrest after investigating a string of fires set this month around Gilroy.
A family of 11 is home safe and sound after a brief encounter with a storm drain Monday in Newark.
According to two reports, a top Alameda County prosecutor was accused of workplace misconduct by eight former subordinates in Marin County.
According to two reports, a top Alameda County prosecutor was accused of workplace misconduct by eight former subordinates in Marin County.
Police are searching for two women that investigators believe stole a therapy dog in San Rafael last week.
Police allege the 42-year-old San Rafael man stabbed a man who was walking a dog Friday night in outside a Canal apartment.
San Rafael officers are asking for community help to find a dog taken in downtown San Rafael on Friday.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.
Researchers described the study as the first nationwide effort to test for PFAS in tap water in both private and public water sources.