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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Albany, CA|News|
Parenti, Kumamoto, Ritchie and Brill in Albany Schools Shuffle
In addition the departure of Marin Elementary School Principal David Kumamoto, Albany Middle School Principal Peter Parenti is changing jobs to become the Albany Unified School District's director of curriculum.
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Albany, CA|News|
Bus Stop Debate on Patch Board
Join the conversation on this local issue, or start a discussion about whatever concerns you.
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El Cerrito, CA|News|
Turn Clutter Into Cash
Use the Patch Boards to list items for sale.
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El Cerrito, CA|News|
Heralding The Construction Of A New Middle School
The new Portola Middle School campus being built on the site of the closed Castro Elementary School is expected to be completed December 2015.
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