Neighbors Helping Neighbors Asks You to Resolve to Volunteer

Faith in Action is a Solano County non-profit organization that provides non-acute, non-medical support services to homebound seniors by matching them with trained volunteers or by linking them to other resources. And they need you.

Best of the Bay Bloggers: Fall photos, Free Park Admission, Recipes and Art

Read what your neighbors are writing.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Holidays are Here! Share the Spirit of the Season on Benicia Patch

From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!

Batkid Returning to SF for Fundraiser This Weekend

The event's goal is to raise $75,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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.

Starting Your Black Friday Shopping on Thanksgiving Thursday?

Some shoppers can’t wait to fight the crowds on Friday so they get full on turkey and head to the mall on Thursday night.

Best Blogs on Patch: Prepping for Thanksgiving

Black Friday 2013: Best Buy Ad

Apple, Samsung, LG…all of your favorite brands and must-have gadgets are on the Best Buy ad for Black Friday 2013.

First Weekday Commute With New Caldecott Fourth Bore Goes Smoothly

The new bore opened shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, and will ease traffic congestion for the average 160,000 commuters who travel between Oakland and Orinda every day.

Attention Parents: Check Out Our New FB Page, Just For You!

We know being a mom or dad is one of the most important jobs in the world. And really, is there anything closer to your heart than family?

Group Hopes To Revive Showing Of Artistic Films

Mountain Shadow Film Society hopes to show foreign, independent films in the wake of the demolition of the CineArts theater

Looking For a Family Friendly Way to Help Feed the Hungry?

The Urban Farmers is looking for volunteers to help harvest fruit this weekend at an orchard in Vacaville.

This Week's Best of NorCal Blogs

Read what other Northern California Patch bloggers are writing about.

5-Year-Old's Wish to be Batman Will be Granted Friday

Miles has been fighting leukemia since he was 1 year old.

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.

Who in Benicia Has the Best Movember Mustache?

It’s the month when men grow facial hair in honor of men’s health --and so they can tickle the person they’re kissing. We want your Mo Bro pictures on our new Benicia Movember blog.

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.

Wells Fargo Donates to Martinez Agency Serving Veterans

SHELTER Inc., of Martinez, received $20,000 from Wells Fargo.

Free Food and National Parks Today

Several local restaurants are offering free meals for military today.

The Week's Best Good News

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

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.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

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

Ray of Hope For Aria Schilling's Heart Surgery- Managed Healthcare Overturns Insurance Recommendation

After a month long insurance company battle and media campaign, an independent medical review by the Department of Managed Healthcare says Oakland Children's Hospital is the best course of treatment for Aria Schilling.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

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

Community Update

5 Things for Benicia’s New Parents to Know

Whether your new baby is royal or not, here are 5 things brand new mothers and fathers should know.

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.

Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: Benicia Resources

Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Benicia to help you stay healthy.

How You Can Help Benicia Students

Some student’s families haven’t recovered yet from the economic downturn.

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Preparing to Grant 6000th Wish

Benicia boy got wish number 3,000.

Photo Gallery: Got Puppies?

Share your photos of puppies in Benicia.

Earthquake Log: A Log of Tremors In and Around Benicia-March 27-April 2, 2012

Patch brings you a weekly tremor list when the movement is close to home. Even when you don't feel it.

Earthquake Log: A Log of Tremors In and Around Benicia-March 13-29, 2012

Patch brings you a weekly tremor list when the movement is close to home. Even when you don't feel it.

To dream of Ireland

A poem of Ireland in honor of St. Patrick's Day by Maria Rosales (nee Dwyer).

Earthquake Log: A Log of Tremors In and Around Benicia, March 5-12, 2012

Patch brings you a weekly tremor list when the movement is close to home. Even when you don't feel it.

Capitol Taken Over By Union Army

Troops pitch tents and importance of the historic Capitol.

Reader’s Choice Pre-School Winner is ….

Here's our second contest in our new "Readers' Choice" series. Poll votes, reviews and comments below this piece all factored into our selection, which was announced Friday. Click "Keep me posted" for an email update on future polls.