Patch User Profile for Dave Colby

Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA

Dave Colby has been with Patch since its early iterations, and has managed Patch sites in the Silicon Valley, the North Bay, the East Bay, San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, and the Seattle area.

He now oversees sites specifically in Northern California.

Dave came to Patch after more than 30 years in the television news business, on the street as an award-winning photographer, then managing tv newsrooms in several states including Minnesota and California.

Posting Activity

Sonoma Valley, CA|News|Jul 2016

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 3 From Sonoma County

Open Table diners across the country voted for their favorite outdoor restaurants. Three listed are right here in Sonoma County.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 3 From Sonoma County

Napa Valley, CA|News|Jul 2016

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 2 From Napa Valley

Open Table diners across the country voted for their favorite outdoor restaurants. Two listed are in the Napa Valley.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Open Table's 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants Include 2 From Napa Valley

Dixon, CA|News|Jul 2016

Dixon Police Blotter: July 12-13

Multiple Pokeman players in Silveyville Cemetery; suspicious vehicle following a bicycle on Vaughn Rd. Dixon police were busy, as usual.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Palo Alto, CA|News|Jul 2016

Security Robot Runs Over 16-Month-Old At Stanford Shopping Center

A 5-foot-tall, 300-pound security robot ran over a toddler at a Palo Alto shopping center on Thursday.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Security Robot Runs Over 16-Month-Old At Stanford Shopping Center

Davis, CA|News|Jul 2016

CHP: Please Share This Photo Of Stolen Gun Suspects' Vehicle

The CHP is asking motorists to be on the lookout for the Honda CRV pictured here that was allegedly used in two gun heists Wednesday morning

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

CHP: Please Share This Photo Of Stolen Gun Suspects' Vehicle

Sonoma Valley, CA|News|Jul 2016

SoCal 'Pokeman Go' Game Players May Have Uncovered Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Sonoma

Two men playing 'Pokeman Go' in southern California may have aided authorities in grabbing a Sonoma suspect wanted for attempted murder.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

SoCal 'Pokeman Go' Game Players May Have Uncovered Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested In Sonoma

Watsonville, CA|News|Jul 2016

Watsonville Police On Overnight Patrol Nab Alleged Auto Thief

When an officer on patrol in the downtown area observed a vehicle driving without lights at night, a stop was made.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Watsonville Police On Overnight Patrol Nab Alleged Auto Thief

Healdsburg, CA|News|Jul 2016

New Healdsburg Side Road 'Honor Farm' Supports Aspiring Student

Near Healdsburg, a soon-to-be Chico State student opens an side road 'honor farm' to help pay his expenses. Here's where to find his bounty.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

New Healdsburg Side Road 'Honor Farm' Supports Aspiring Student

Sonoma Valley, CA|News|Jul 2016

Man Killed In Lakeville Highway Crash Is Identified

The coroner identifies the man who died in a June crash south of Petaluma.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Man Killed In Lakeville Highway Crash Is Identified

Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|Jul 2016

Do You Recognize This Alleged Rohnert Park Porch Package Thief?

Rohnert Park investigators hope you can help them identify this alleged porch package thief.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff

Do You Recognize This Alleged Rohnert Park Porch Package Thief?

Palo Alto, CA|News|Jul 2016

Alleged Pescadero Child Molester Arrested On $6.4M Warrant

The arrest of a suspected child molester in Pescadero is announced, and authorities are looking for other alleged victims.

Dave Colby, Patch Staff