Pacifica native Patrick Sangimino debuts first novel: ‘Dogs Chase Cars’

For Patrick Sangimino, journalism wasn’t just a job—it was a calling, one that began on the foggy streets of Pacifica and eventually led him through National Football League locker rooms, city council meetings and long-form feature writing. His debut novel, “Dogs Chase Cars,” captures that journey—and the uncertain ground on which journalism now stands.

“I came up with the idea about seven or eight years ago,” Sangimino said. “Really great journalists, some of the best writers I knew, were losing their jobs. I remember thinking, if it can happen to them, is any of us safe? That’s when the seed was planted.”