We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.
California is already seeing twice as many fires this year and the season hasn’t even reached its peak, a Cal Fire spokesperson said.
Michaels; Ohlone College; Crunch are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
Salesforce Foundation Presents Spectacular Concert to Support Kids’ Healthcare at Pier 70 on Thursday, September 17, 2015
“More than 330 child pedestrians died in 2013 and 13,000 were injured,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said.
We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!
The fire was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue.
Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.
The community is invited to the event on August 21, 2015, 1:30 p.m.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.
Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.
The Newsweek rankings are out, and one of the four is in the Top 25 of 30,000 public schools.
This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
In California, pharmacists are required to personally discuss new drugs or dosages with customers.
More closure after a massive data breach affected 40 million card users.
The popular point guard will appear with actor Johnny Knoxville.
Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.
The Alameda Free Library's Summer Reading Program was a huge success! Without our community partners, none of it would have been possible.
The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.
Broken pipes found in Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond.
Travelers using Oakland Airport can get picked up and dropped off by Uber.
-IceCreamZilla is a live World-wide “on-demand” ice cream service that allows you to request ice cream instantly through application or “app
All levels welcome! New class at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda, Ca. Tuesday, September 8th at 10am. Just $10 drop-in rate!
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week. Check the forecast for Alameda to find out when you can expect relief.
ICE officials said they arrested the five people in the North Bay, the East Bay and the Peninsula.
It's the second viral reaction video on a day where no one was injured, and instead could simply laugh in the wake of their fleeting panic.
The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, Alameda?
Deputy drowns during rescue attempt; students injured in school bus crash; SUV lands on sidewalk near BART; $10 back to school haircuts
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Officials urge residents to use care if exercising outdoors.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Residents with respiratory issues are encouraged to stay indoors. Are you seeing smoke, Alameda?
Among the possibilities being considered are additional permanent art in stations, artistic design, murals on trackways.
Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer