San Rafael, CA|News|
All Consumer Fireworks Illegal In Marin County
With July 4 celebrations on deck, Marin fire officials are reminding residents and visitors to avoid illegal fireworks or face penalties.
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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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Cooling Centers Open Across Santa Clara County Amid Heat Advisory
Community members needing to cool off from the heat this weekend will have several options around Santa Clara County.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
SCC Plans 1st 'Stand Down' Event For Veterans Next Month
The county will host a "one-stop shop" for veterans next month, including free haircuts, food, job assistance and medical screenings.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
EPA Awards Marin $4M To Keep Trash Out Of Water
A federal grant will cover half the cost of designing and constructing new stormwater treatment facilities to reduce pollution countywide.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
SMC Supervisors Approve $7.7B Budget Plan
The budget will be subject to potential revisions during a final round of hearings in September.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Man Arrested After Firing Gun, Making Threats In San Rafael: Police
Police said the man fired a shot into the air and pointed a gun at a cyclist on a San Rafael trail.
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Belmont, CA|News|
Controlled Burns Planned Friday In San Mateo County
Several communities may see a little smoke Friday as Cal Fire conducts two burns to reduce wildfire fuels and invasive grass.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Beaches Get Top Marks For Water Quality
The annual report card from Heal the Bay gave A grades to all Marin County beaches for the fifth year running.
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Millbrae, CA|News|
CA Fugitive Caught Thanks To SMC Automatic License Plate Reader: Cops
A man wanted on an attempted murder warrant was caught Tuesday after a camera recorded his license plate in the Millbrae area.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
New Speed Signs, Crossing Beacon Coming To State Route 1
Crews will work next week to install some safety improvements near Stinson Beach. Here's what to exepect.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
5 SMC Beaches Land On Annual 'Beach Bummer' List; 1 Makes Honor Roll
San Mateo County had half of California's most polluted beaches on this year's list, but one ranked among the very best.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Transit Awarded $31.5M For New Electric Bus Yard
Marin Transit has received the largest grant in its history to help build out and consolidate electric bus service.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Half Moon Bay Farms Where Shooter Killed 7 Fined By Regulators
State regulators this week announced financial penalties over alleged safety violations at two farms where a man killed seven in January.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Summer's 1st Heat Wave Speeds Toward SoCal: Forecast
Most places away from the coasts are looking at the first major heat event of the season in California. Here's how long it could last.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Summer's 1st Heat Wave Speeds Toward The Bay Area: Forecast
Most places away from the coasts are in for the first major heat event of the season in California. Here's how long it could last in NorCal.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
19 SCC Restaurants Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners
Restaurants in several Santa Clara County cities have earned awards from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in food and wine.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
4 Marin Restaurants Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners
Restaurants in four Marin County cities have earned awards from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in food and wine.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
10 SMC Restaurants Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners
Several restaurants around San Mateo County have earned awards from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in food and wine.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Volunteers Needed To Help Fill In New Mural In North Fair Oaks
Volunteers will help complete a series of new murals in North Fair Oaks over several Saturdays this summer.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Entry Fees End For Marin Parks, Boat Launches On Saturday
County parks and boat launches will be accessible for free starting this Saturday. Here's what to know.
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