Tom Abate, Patch Staff
- Pinole-Hercules, CA
Tom Abate is Brooklyn native who migrated to California when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He later attended UC Berkeley and also earned a master's degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. He has lived in the East Bay since 1992 and has raised three children here. Prior to joining Patch, Tom was a reporter and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Alameda, CA|News|
25 Low-Income Apartments Proposed For Alameda Landing
The City Council will hear about the project Tuesday night.
Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Man's Body Found In San Francisco Bay
A report suggests he may have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday.
San Leandro, CA|News|
Energy Recovery, Pasteurization Technology Make News
Developments at two of San Leandro's innovation companies.
San Leandro, CA|News|
Proceeds From Dog Cleaning Will Benefit Police K-9s
Pet Food Express stores will donate cleaning proceeds to the nonprofit Police and Working K-9 Foundation.
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Three Persons Hospitalized After Five Car Collision
Monday night accident on Interstate 680 near the North Main Street exit.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga-Orinda Fire District Moves to Build New Firehouse
Board approves proposal to buy land in Lafayette.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Little Known Agencies Set To Approve 'Plan Bay Area'
Process envisions 2 million new residents swelling the region's population to 9 million by 2040.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Local Man Traces Roots To Bozo & Goofy
Tom Colvig of Orinda has been looking into family stories like that of Pinto Colvig, the original voice of Bozo the Clown and Disney's Goofy.
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
New Police Chief Tom Chaplin To Be Sworn In Tuesday
Ceremony at 2 pm Tuesday, July 16 at the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a reception.
Rockridge, CA|News|
Trayvon Martin. Oscar Grant. Do You See A Connection?
Is justice blind? Or blinded by color?
Piedmont, CA|News|
Police Action Closes Most Interstate 580 Lanes Near Seminary
Oakland police were on the scene to investigating a shooting but released no other details.
Rockridge, CA|News|
Have (Safe) Fun At Local Swimming Holes
East Bay Regional Park District has many choices -- and some parental advice.