The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Workin' It: San Mateo County's Unemployment Rate 2nd Lowest in CA

San Mateo County's unemployment rate is 5.1 percent, second in the state only to Marin County with 4.8 percent.

Eagle Scout Swoops Into Belmont, Installs New Trailhead Signs

An avid hiker, John chose Belmont's Water Dog Lake Trail as his Eagle Scout project.

Best Blogs on Patch: Prepping for Thanksgiving

Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday at Hillsdale Shopping Center

Kids can enjoy holiday crafts, treats and free Jingle Bells to welcome Santa.

Best of Bay Area Blogs: Alzheimer's Around the Holidays, Traffic Solutions and More

Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.

Peninsula Elves Pack Holiday Boxes for Troops in Afghanistan

The 1st Infantry Division, 3rd Bridgade, 2-2 Infantry, which is Hillsborough's adopted unit, has been deployed to Afghanistan since June, and will return to the U.S. in the spring.

Belmont Makes 'Safest City in California' List

Saratoga is named #1 in the poll, Los Altos #3.

NY Times Features Grazing Program at Pescadero’s TomKat Ranch

How to Help: Philippines Typhoon Relief

Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

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.

Did You Know This Stuff Was Recyclable?

An estimated 8 billion hangers goes into landfills every year. That’s enough to fill 4.6 Empire State Buildings from basement to observation deck—every year.

Many Expected to Say 'I Do' on 11-12-13

Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.

Pay Tribute to the Veterans in Your Life

Last week, we asked readers to contribute the names of beloved veterans in their lives. Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served. Add the names of veterans you would like to honor in the comments section below.

Injured Falcon Takes Flight After PHS Intervention

The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.

Support 4H Community Service- Buy Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Dog Treats

4-H members will be in front of Carlmont Shopping Center Starbucks Saturday and Sunday---stop by and help support their efforts!

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Notre Dame Elementary Students Raise Money, Awareness For Local Causes

Students in every grade level participated in community outreach projects.

Restaurants Serving Free Meals to Veterans on Monday

In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.

Homeview Neighborhood Sends Kudos to Police, Fire

Homeview is Belmont's oldest neighborhood. The traditional Halloween costume contest and parade has been going on for 60 years.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Mavericks Surf Contest Window Opens This Friday

Among the big-wave surfers invited to participate in this year's Mavericks contest is Brazilian surfer Carlos Burle, who on Monday was reported to have possibly surfed the world's biggest wave off the coast of Portugal.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Metallica Frontman to be Honored at Facebook's Little Kids Rock Fundraiser

This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.

THE Guide to Patch Tips and Tricks on Blogging

Maybe you just started your blog or perhaps you’re already an old pro. Either way, we’ve put together some tips *every* blogger should check out (trust us, they're helpful!):

The Best Blogs on Patch: Tom Clancy Tribute and Resume Tips

Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.

Have Something to Say About Your Faith? We’re Looking for Bloggers!

Are you passionate about your faith? Whether you’re affiliated with a religious organization, house or worship or parochial school, serve as a religious leader in the community, or just feel spiritual, we want your voice on Patch!

The Best Blogs on Patch: Grandmothers, Guns and Scooping Poop

Patch’s weekly roundup of blogs from across the country.

My Family’s Small, but Mighty Piece of Civil Rights History

"Come senators, congressmen, please heed the call, don't stand in the doorways, don't block up the halls..." Bob Dylan

USO Book Reveals Belmont Woman's Feelings for WWII Soldier

One page of the guestbook reads: "When the years have passed and these pages have turned yellow, I'll remember that it was here that I met one swell fellow. "

Royals Name Baby George – Check out the Most Popular Baby Names in California

How many Jacobs were born in 2012? What year was Matthew the most popular? How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.

Belmont All Stars Rolling Through Tourney

The Belmont-Redwood Shores Little League All Stars will play Monday at 5:00 p.m at the Belmont Sports Complex.

Facebook Page Rekindles Fond Belmont Memories

Social media is helping current and former Belmont residents reconnect with each other while taking a stroll down memory lane, and having some good laughs along the way.

From a Neighborhood Park, A Garden Grows

The new community garden in O’Donnell Park is in the shape of an “H” for Homeview.

Islamophobia Still Plagues Muslims Living on the Peninsula

A new study surveyed more than 1,100 Muslims living in the Bay Area.

Your Best Photos of the Week

You sent us your photos for our news articles, and we’re featuring them.

Observe Yom Kippur 2012 on the Peninsula

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in your community.

Shuttle Flyover Wows Belmont

Eric Dentler took this amazing shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from the porch of his home on Wakefield Drive.