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Gibor Basri has been a professor of astronomy at the university for more than 30 years.
O’Malley was sworn in as the County’s first female elected District Attorney in 2011.
The lunches were distributed to homeless assistance organizations in the East Bay.
Get outside this Friday with free entry into parks.
Spruce up the trails, help seniors or brighten the holidays.
Saint Mary's Senior, Soraya Shockley, has been named "Youth of the Year" by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.
The tournament honors Berkeley Police Captain Phil Doran. Reservation deadline for golf and social is September 2.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
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Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!
A few East Bay residents name what they're thankful for in the accompanying video. We'd like to know what you give thanks for.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Some shoppers can’t wait to fight the crowds on Friday so they get full of turkey and head to the mall on Thursday night.
The very young, young and adult dancers of the Albany-based Ah-Lan Dance troupe staged another Chinese dance spectacular today with a special focus on ethnic dances from Yunnan and other regions of China. A second show takes place Sunday.
Unemployment in Alameda County dropped to 7 percent in September, down sharply from 7.8 percent in July, according to state data. The Bay Area is seeing some of the lowest rates in California.
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The Albany High Cougars won a semifinals berth in the North Coast Section women's volleyball playoffs Saturday when they soundly defeated Miramonte High. The 4th-seed Cougars (23-3) take on top-seed Campolindo (24-9) Wednesday night.
We know being a mom or dad is one of the most important jobs in the world. And really, is there anything closer to your heart than family?
Scientists this month are attempting what's never been done before – to trap mountain lions, take DNA samples and attach radio collars for a survey of how many of the big cats we co-exist with and how they are related to each other.
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The Albany High girls volleyball team got off to a strong start in the regional tournament playoffs tonight, Wednesday, when the Cougars overpowered the visiting squad from Eureka High School.
It’s the month when men grow facial hair in honor of men’s health --and so they can tickle the person they’re kissing. We want your Mo Bro pictures on our new Albany Movember blog.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Cub and Boy Scouts along with members of Lions Clubs from Albany, Berkeley, Crockett and El Cerrito placed flags at the graves of veterans at Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito on Veterans Day today, Monday.