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.
New tool offers more transparency in civic affairs.
Upbeat letter outlines new programs and initiatives.
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.
If you see smoke in Berkeley this week, here's why.
August 22 & 23: In honor of Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrate the rich tradition of American folklore through its larger-than-life heroes.
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week. Check the forecast for Albany to find out when you can expect relief.
Albany Police will concentrate their enforcement efforts in areas of high pedestrian & bicycle traffic.
ICE officials said they arrested the five people in the North Bay, the East Bay and the Peninsula.
The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, Albany?
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.
Anyone with information about the shooting is being asked to call Berkeley police.
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, Albany?
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
LifeLong added urgent care services after the financially beleaguered Doctors Medical Center cut emergency services and eventually closed.
Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
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 rankings were compiled by the Sierra Club.
Heat wave!
West Nile Virus (WNV) activity continues to increase throughout California.
Need $2,000 to get rid of terrible toilets and thirsty lawns? The state has announced a new rebate program.
Become a better public speaker, network with other community members, and learned the inner workings of government.
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Haag unexpectedly announced that she will leave her Bay Area post on Sept. 1.
The man was convicted of armed robbery 20 years ago.