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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San Leandro, CA|News|
Bloggers Wanted: Patch Seeking New Local Voices
Have an opinion? A passion? A hobby? Share it on Patch!
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Wilma Chan Brokers Deal To Save San Leandro Hospital
Sutter Health will give the endangered hospital to Alameda County Healthcare System along with a $22 million subsidy, saving the ER, jobs and the safety net.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
A new look and new tools to make it easier to share ideas, pictures or videos.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules|News|
Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
A fresh look and easy, new ways to share your thoughts, pictures and videos.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Foothill Square To Transform Northeast San Leandro
Will you cross the Oakland border to shop?
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
How Will The Police Leadership Vacuum In Oakland Affect San Leandro?
Revolving chiefs. Outside experts. Suspicious Citizens. Our neighbor to the north is the grip of crime crisis that we cannot ignore.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Come Clean, Earn Cash At City Wide Yard Sale
Come on San Leandro: there are attics, garages and basements yearning to be free. Register by May 23. See details below.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
She Remembers Getting Live Chickens From Castro Valley
Anne Indelicato, who celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend, also used to ride the 'Red Train' into San Leandro to go to high school.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
She Remembers Riding The 'Red Line' Into San Leandro
Anne Indelicato, who celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend, also used to help her father who slaughtered and sold chickens that he bought, live, in Castro Valley.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Heron Bay Homeowners Sue To Stop Windmill
Group has asked the court to make local businessman Louis Rigaud file an environmental impact report before the city decides whether he can erect a turbine on his property.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Court Decision Leaves Newark Free to Regulate Or Ban Pot Clinics
Unanimous state Supreme Court decision lets local governments decide whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries within their boundaries.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
Union City, CA|News|
Court Decision Leaves Union City Free to Regulate Or Ban Pot Clinics
Unanimous state Supreme Court decision lets local governments decide whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries within their boundaries.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Less Heat, More Light On Muzo's Controversy
The issue of whether to allow a hot dog stand on Castro Valley Boulevard has raised strong opinions. Let's try agree on a few things for the MAC meeting
Tom Abate, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Court Decision Leaves San Leandro Free to Regulate Or Ban Pot Clinics
Unanimous state Supreme Court decision lets local governments decide whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries within their boundaries.
Tom Abate, Patch Staff