The man says he is a former employee of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the agency that calls the Spare-the-Air Alerts.
This will be the third Spare the Air day this week.
Top 15 movies of 2013: Beau's Flicks & Nix
These morning meals save you time, money and calories.
Looking for a new career? Check out who's accepting applications in San Mateo County this week.
BART will offer service until 3 a.m. and MUNI will be free. An Alameda law firm is paying for taxi rides in San Francisco.
Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert.
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The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.
The German shepherd assisted Belmont, San Mateo and Burlingame police officers in apprehending suspects who had allegedly burglarized cars and assaulted an officer.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
Patch readers ranked 2013 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Bring your appetite when you visit these nearby establishments that are more than just food for thought.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Whether you're looking for a glamorous evening with champagne and sequins, a pub crawl in casual gear, or a glittering cruise on the Bay--here's where to ring-in the New Year in San Francisco.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Museums, a fort and even the Federal Reserve Bank have their own unique story to tell as visitors gain insight into the past.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills into law in 2013; here's a selection of some of the more notable measures that will soon go into effect.
Here are some highlights of Belmont in 2013.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
A renowned SF chef came up with a concept of a high-end steak house and a separate pub serving food with valet parking and open to the public 365 days a year.
Caltrain and SamTrans are offering free rides for revelers on December 31.
Even Coastsiders will want to use this new app for a complete list of fishermen to call, text or email to reserve crab ahead of time.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
The crash prompted one-way traffic control on Highway 1 for about two hours.
All year, bloggers have been sharing their personal stories and opinions on local issues on Patch. Take a look back over the most-read blog posts in 2013.
Last year's sightings included some rare finds such as the Violet-green Swallow, the Tropical Kingbird and the Rufous Hummingbird.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Madeline Park's poetry book is available on Amazon; proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Peninsula Humane Society.