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The malodorous Titan Arum flower nicknamed "Trudy the Titan" gave the botanical garden its busiest day in 12 years.
Police officer fatally shot during traffic stop; quakes; fires; man fatally struck by locomotive; would-be car thieves thwarted; worst roads
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.
The University of California at San Francisco was ranked as the sixth best public university in the U.S.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
We are not alone?
And those lousy conditions cost each of us, motorists, roughly $2,000 a year including in lost time and vehicle maintenance.
When, where and how to view what could be the brightest show of the year.
Pedalfest is the Bay Area’s biggest bicycle festival. Admission is free!
City staff first noticed damage to the pier earlier this month prior to a Fourth of July celebration.
Duncan Hunter introduced the bill immediately after the July 1 slaying of 32-year-old Pleasanton native Kate Steinle.
Another transit option to get to SF from East Bay Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 5-7 will be the ferry, which is adding additional service.
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!
Premium Outlets; Kaiser; Old Navy; Home Depot are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
Thursday, July 30: July is National Anti-Boredom Month, so get off the computer, put down that phone and come to After Dark at Playland.
AC Transit wants your two cents. You have until the end of the month to comment on the service expansion plan.
July 23 is National Hot Dog Day across America.
Obituary/Memorial Announcement Paul O'Curry of Albany CA - Saturday August 1st, 2015
The alert was issued shortly after 1:30 p.m. and the intersection has since reopened.
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.
The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
Judge rules that divorcing couples must live in separate residences in order to claim separate property.
Companion legislation would increase fines and authorize jail time for unauthorized use of drone over wildfires.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 24-26: Celebrate the athletes and their tremendous achievements with trivia and special contests all weekend.
Which of the nine counties had the lowest rate? The answer may surprise you.
The East Bay was steamy over the weekend. What will the weather be like in Albany for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
The products recalled for possible plastic contamination were sold throughout Northern California.
Music of Kodály, Scharwenka, Ligeti, Dvorák, and Bartók Isaac Pastor Chermak, cello; Miles Graber, harmonium
Police are describing the victim’s vehicle as a gold Honda and the suspects’ vehicle as a silver BMW.
New building codes in Berkeley following balcony collapse; police chase; fires likely caused by construction and squatters; fatal crashes
Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.