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.
New research indicates that California’s Central Valley holds three times more groundwater than previously estimated, but challenges remain.
A Gilroy couple will take your donated supplies to fire victims in Kern County. Here's how to help.
Hit and run on Manning Way; verbal dispute on West H St. Dixon police were busy as usual.
A fire burning near Lake Isabella has destroyed 200 homes, and two fatalities are confirmed.
This Petaluma ranch job is 8-10 hours a week, perhaps ideal for a little extra cash.
The Dinosaur Fire was reported Sunday morning by Cal Fire officials.
The winner of the 2016 'World's Ugliest Dog' was announced Friday night in Petaluma. The good-looking pooch held on to his early lead.
Possession of a BMX bike with obstructed serial numbers on S. 1st; Mercedes towed on South Almond. Dixon police were busy, as usual.
The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three burglars who allegedly stole an ATM machine.
Major League Soccer returns to Stanford Stadium on Saturday night, and police are warning about anticipated heavy traffic.
A Sonoma-Marin Fair tradition: Friday night, the winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' will be announced. You can influence the results.
This week, a quiet moonrise is captured over the Bay Bridge as night sets in. Do you have next week's Shot?
Want some free veggie starts? Here's where to go for some ready-for-planting tomatoes, squash and cukes.
Lake County Sheriff's officials on Thursday announced the arrest of a man they suspect of growing over 13,000 marijuana plants.
A former hospital housekeeping employee is arrested for sexual battery
Stanley Wilson II was shot while naked and trying to break into a home in Portland, Oregon. Wilson played Cardinal football until 2005.
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Police Officers are looking for two suspects who allegedly robbed a man of personal belongings.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for two adults affected by a Watsonville fire on Tuesday.
The Santa Clara County Vector Control District has scheduled a second round of ground fogging operations overnight Thursday.
Police ask for help in solving a 2015 case where a team of burglars drove a stolen SUV through the front glass doors of Bloomingdale’s.
