San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego: We're Here!

Patch is bringing our own brand of local coverage into the big cities.

San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego Patches have been launched, providing a new home for information that matters to Californians like you.

Our mission at Patch isn’t just to provide local news coverage, but also to become a central part of the community — and getting you onboard to share with neighbors. Patch updates throughout the day, bringing you news on schools, crime, business — and most everything else going on around town and nearby.

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Here are a few of the amazing stories you may have missed!

San Diego:

Former SeaWorld Manager Admits Embezzling $818K in Fake Invoice Scheme

• Wilfred Jobin-Reyes — also known as Sebastian Jobin — also pleaded guilty Thursday in San Diego to wire fraud and tax charges.

91-Year-Old Woman's Plea to Save Tree Gets Mayor's Attention

• The Allied Garden resident gained support through Facebook and neighborhood friends. Now she has the San Diego mayor's attention.

Want To Vacation In No. 1 Travel Spot In U.S.? Don't Leave Home

• San Diego was ranked the top U.S. domestic travel destination by Money magazine!

San Francisco:

Tense Confrontation Between Black, White Students Over Dreadlocks Sparks Investigation

• The YouTube video showing a black student telling a white student he shouldn’t wear dreadlocks has gotten the attention 3.6 million people.

33-Year-Old African Penguin Dies at California Academy of Sciences

• "Pierre, I think, was one of our most distinguished penguins," Cal Academy of Sciences Assistant Aquarium Curator Vikki McCloskey said.

Amazing Clock Tower Penthouse For Sale in Northern California

• Built the year after the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, this condo boasts one-of-a-kind features.

Los Angeles:

Thousands Arrested in Federal Gang Crack Down

• Enforcement actions occurred around the country, with the much of the operation taking place in the L.A., Atlanta, San Francisco and Texas.

Case Of Los Angeles Father Charged With Killing Son For Being Gay Is More Complicated

• The man had allegedly threatened to kill his son on prior occasions because he was gay.

Thousands March on May Day in Support of Workers, Immigrants Rights

• More than 2,000 people participated in three marches in downtown Los Angeles.

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