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Tom Roebuck
Tom Roebuck grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to San Diego after graduating from The Ohio State University. He spent 14 years with Copley News Service as the night wire desk editor, travel editor and features writer.
After the Copley ship sank in 2008 he continued writing feature stories for Creators Syndicate and joined Patch in September 2010 to launch the Encinitas site and cover city government. In January 2011 he became associate local editor for all Patch sites in San Diego County, assisting the local editors and supervising all the sites on the weekends. In March 2012 he got a site of his own as local editor of Poway Patch. Currently he is field editor for Patch sites in Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties. He continues to struggle with an addiction to chicken wings.
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Back to School
13 Posts, 34 Followers
Get ready for school! All you need to know to be prepared on the first day.
Government
902 Posts, 34 Followers
Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and their decisions.
Sports
611 Posts, 34 Followers
"From youth sports to high school
Summer
52 Posts, 34 Followers
"Summer's here
Obituaries
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Thoughts and memories of our community members who have passed. Share your tributesMore in our Obituaries Group.
Breaking News
0 Posts, 1874 Followers
"The biggest stories as soon as they happen
Entertainment
777 Posts, 34 Followers
"From performing arts to painting to music and more
Garage Sales
29 Posts, 34 Followers
"A list of garage saled
Opinion
576 Posts, 35 Followers
Disagree with your neighbor? Don't just stew over it; write about it.
On Campus
0 Posts, 34 Followers
"What's the latest college buzz? Hear what students
Food & Drink
138 Posts, 34 Followers
All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group'sMore for you.
Babies!
0 Posts, 34 Followers
"When there's an addition to the family
Giving
360 Posts, 34 Followers
A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.
Holidays
100 Posts, 34 Followers
Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the spaceMore to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.
Breast Cancer Awareness
281 Posts, 34 Followers
Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.
Business
563 Posts, 34 Followers
The official Patch Group covering local businesses and the economic and politicalMore conditions that effect them.
House & Home
38 Posts, 34 Followers
"Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home
Volunteering
254 Posts, 34 Followers
Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthyMore causes that your town has adopted.
Top News
1941 Posts, 35 Followers
"The most interesting posts every day from every group
Around Town
1872 Posts, 34 Followers
"Did you see that thing?! If so
Success Stories
44 Posts, 34 Followers
Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share yourMore success stories here.
Recreation
158 Posts, 34 Followers
Life should never be all work and no play. Read on to find ways to add fun andMore fitness to your day.
Readers' Choice
50 Posts, 34 Followers
What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? YourMore vote can help decide all this and much more!
Government Voices
47 Posts, 34 Followers
"Cutting edge coverage on political events
Police & Fire
553 Posts, 34 Followers
"The official Patch Group covering crime and public safety. If you're not followingMore this group
Pets
2 Posts, 1 Follower
"From adoptable animals to lost and found felines to the cutest critters in town
Lost & Found
0 Posts, 34 Followers
Did you lose something? Find it here. Did you find something? Get it back to theMore person who lost it.
Education
287 Posts, 34 Followers
"Details about your local school
Local Connections
212 Posts, 34 Followers
Heartwarming stories from friends and neighbors in your community.
Techies
0 Posts, 34 Followers
Always get the latest gadget? Love hearing about what's new in the tech world? FollowMore this group and get nerdy!
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