Poway, CA|News|
New Captain Announced for Poway Sheriff’s Station
Capt. Mike Hernandez will replace Capt. Mark Elvin, who was promoted last month.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
- Encinitas, CA
Tom Roebuck grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to San Diego after graduating from The Ohio State University. He spent 14 years with Copley News Service as the night wire desk editor, travel editor and features writer.
After the Copley ship sank in 2008 he continued writing feature stories for Creators Syndicate and joined Patch in September 2010 to launch the Encinitas site and cover city government.
In January 2011 he became associate local editor for all Patch sites in San Diego County, assisting the local editors and supervising all the sites on the weekends.
In March 2012 he got a site of his own as local editor of Poway Patch. Currently he is field editor for Patch sites in Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties.
He continues to struggle with an addiction to chicken wings.
Posting Activity
Poway, CA|News|
Walking Tour of Private Gardens Will Show Off Spring Flowers
Five private gardens will open their doors today.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Classic Cars of All Shapes and Sizes Take Over the Streets of Coronado
The 21st-annual MotorCars on MainStreet is held on Sunday, drawing big crowds to see the classic rides.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
7-Eleven Customer Tries to Leave Without Paying for His Cigarettes; Clerk Injured During Scuffle
A window is broken and the clerk was injured, but he doesn’t request medical treatment.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Week in Review
A rundown of articles posted on Imperial Beach Patch within the past week.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Ramona, CA|News|
Weather Heats Up; 12-Year-Old Record Tied Saturday
Sunday’s forecast calls for cooler temperatures.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
La Jolla, CA|News|
Blue Skies, High Temperatures Make the Beach Too Tempting to Resist
Lifeguards spend the day rescuing people in the water that has seen a rise in temperature.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Encinitas|News|
Military Dogs Have Their Day at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society
A memorial to military working dogs is unveiled at the humane society, honoring their loyalty and dedication.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Ramona, CA|News|
Unemployment Rate in Ramona Stays at 9.4 Percent in March
The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; no change from February but down a bit from January.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Unemployment Rate in Carlsbad Up Slightly in March
The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; the jobless rate in Carlsbad increases by 0.1 percent.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Encinitas|News|
Unemployment Rate in Encinitas Up Slightly in March
The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; the jobless rate in Encinitas increases by 0.1 percent.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Unemployment Rate in Imperial Beach Up Slightly in March
The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; the jobless rate in Imperial Beach increased by 0.1 percent.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Unemployment Rate in Lemon Grove Sees a Slight Uptick
The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; the jobless rate in Lemon Grove increased by 0.1 percent.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
La Jolla, CA|News|
Hit-and-Run Crash Kills Bicyclist on Highway 101
Three people were riding early Sunday morning when one was hit. The cyclist was flown to a hospital in La Jolla but later died.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Encino-Tarzana, CA|News|
Hit-and-Run Crash Kills Bicyclist on Highway 101
Three people were riding early Sunday morning when one was hit. The cyclist was flown to a hospital but later died.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Week in Review
A review of some of the articles that appeared on Imperial Beach Patch in the last week.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Ramona, CA|News|
Helicopter Called to Borrego Springs to Assist Injured Hiker
The hiker may have broken her hip while hiking in Palm Canyon.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Encinitas|News|
Police Seek Help Finding Hit-and-Run Driver After Bicyclist's Death
Authorities are searching for a dark-colored Dodge Ram pickup truck with damage to the passenger side headlight area.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
Poway, CA|News|
Body Found in Vehicle at Apartment Building on Civic Center Drive
Deputies find the body at Parkview Terrace Apartments. Homicide is not suspected.
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Mayor’s Presence at Community Workshop Raises Questions
Scott Kidwell: “I believe the Mayor’s attendance and interaction with attendees has compromised the fair, equal and impartial process in this instance.”
Tom Roebuck, Patch Staff
