Shark Attacks Are Down in CA and Other Facts, Tips You May Have Missed

Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.

Saturday Smiles: Man Walks 645 Miles To Comic-Con in Honor of Late Wife; Amazing Beach Cleanup; Awesome 4th of July Photos

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Bay-Area Law Enforcement Helping Carry Special Olympics Torch Next Week

The torch will arrive in Sacramento on Monday and will take three different routes to the site of the games in Los Angeles.

Marine Sanctuary Issues Warning to Boaters Regarding Whales

The sanctuary is requesting that large ships slow to at least 10 knots in the vessel traffic lanes approaching San Francisco.

If You Are Calling Yourself, Don't Answer That Phone!

It is a scam and someone has spoofed your own phone number; do not be curious, just let it ring.

Therapy Dogs to Comfort Travelers at SFO This Weekend

Travelling on the holiday can be stressful, the folks at United Airlines want to make the experience a bit more enjoyable.

Saturday Smiles: World's Ugliest Dog; Huge Iguana Rescued; and GreatCatch!

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Lottery Ticket Worth $946k Purchased at Burlingame Gas Station

Lottery officials said a winner has come forward and is waiting to be cleared.

Saturday Smiles: Warriors Win NBA Title; Ducklings Rescued; Fairyland Honors Riley Curry, First Day of Summer

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#JurassicZoo Overtakes the Internet

How a zookeeper's post set the Internet on fire.

Kaiser Permanente grants aid Peninsula community well being

$609,000 to local nonprofits to improve mental health, eliminate substance abuse

Sunday Smiles: Saving Puppies and Horses; Kids Enjoying Summer; Generous Donations; Heroes--Real and Pretend

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Bay Area Residents Most Well-Read in California

Amazon compiled its annual list of most well-read cities in America and two Bay Area cities are in the top 20.

Light Rain Expected for Rest of Day in Bay Area

The rain will not even make "a dent” in the region's drought, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.

Hot Weather Expected for Inland Parts of Bay Area Monday

Cooler-than-normal weather may cause people to caught unaware by hotter weather this week.

Sunday Smiles: Arrestee Nominates Cop for Award; Scratcher Winnings to Pay Off Home; World's Biggest Monopoly Board

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Belmont: Are You Ready for the Next Earthquake?

The new film 'San Andreas' has residents checking supplies and buying new preparedness kits.

South Bay Man Plans to Pay Off Mortgage with Scratcher Winnings

Gregory Naumann won $2 million dollar from a Million $$ Match scratcher ticket purchased in Montara.

Vehicle Roll Over Blocks Traffic on Hwy 280 Near Belmont

The rollover resulted in minor injuries.

Some Good News: 3 Missing Kids Found, MA Patch Daily

Plus, teacher defends work-to-rule, runner finishes race with one sneaker, a boat in flames, water bans, local arrests, and more.

San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Back Open

Road crews finished repairs and maintenance on the bridge over the weekend

MA Patch Daily: Bragging About Gun Leads to School Lockdown

Plus, a noodle house closes, tick tips, a soccer coach vents, a court officer is arraigned for rape, local arrests, and more.

$750,000 Scratcher Ticket Purchased in Redwood City

The winner plans to use some of the winnings to help his family,

Donate Blood, Get a Free Tote

The totes will be distributed over Memorial Day weekend as the Red Cross kicks off a campaign to keep donations high during summer vacation.

MA Patch Daily: 66 Guns, IRS Scammers Strike, and Town Meeting Notes

Plus, drug dealer caught at high school, hundreds of pot plants seized, unruly middle-schooler reported, delayed trash pickup, and more.

4.4 Million Californians Hitting the Road this Memorial Day Weekend

It's a 4.6 percent increase over last year and the largest number of Memorial Day holiday travelers from the Golden State since 2005.

Vets, Servicepeople, fallen heroes honored at Kaiser Permanente hospitals

Pre-Memorial-Day ceremony touching to former military, now Kaiser Permanente caregivers

MA Patch Daily: Joining Together to Save a Life

Plus, “rising tensions” reported at a local high school, a sucky finger mugshot, restaurant reality show, car crashes, and more.

The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Closed this Weekend

For the second time this month, Caltrans crews continue to resurface and treat the deck structure, as well as perform maintenance repairs.

Weekend Smiles: So Many School Awards; Heroic Police, Firefighters Honored; U.S. Soccer Team Gets Emotional Surprise; Sea Lion Stowaway

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Earthquakes Throughout California on Wednesday Not Connected, Experts Say

Several small quakes struck Northern and Southern California but are too far apart to be linked.

Plan Ahead, Belmont Commuters: San Mateo Bridge To Close Two Full Weekends In May

Construction projects are underway.

How To Post Your Event or Announcement on Belmont Patch

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Silicon Valley Branch Of 'Random Acts Of Flowers' Opens

The non-profit brings smiles to elderly individuals with "recycled" floral arrangements. Details here on how to get involved ...

Report: Bay Area Air Quality Ranked Among Nation's Worst

However, the region has made progress in reducing ozone and particle pollution, according to the American Lung Association report.

Belmont Residents Encouraged to Look Into Commuting Alternatives as 'Spare the Air' Season Starts

“Instead of sitting idle on gridlocked roads, rethink your commute," BAAQMD officials said.

Air Quality to be Concerning for Some Bay Area Residents This Week, Officials Say

BAAQMD officials said the index for the level of soot in the northern zone and coast and central bay zone would be more than 50 Monday.

Mountain Lion Sightings Reported In Portola Valley, Ladera

A dead deer also was found Friday, and hikers and joggers are reminded to avoid the area's trails at dawn and dusk.

Sunday Smiles: Cops Give Sea Lion Pup Ride; Kitty Stuck in Wheel; Amazing Sand Art

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