This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.
More than 1,000 volunteers are expected at the largest single location coast cleanup event in Peninsula.
Niche.com website features rankings and stats on neighborhoods and cities in the U.S.
Even though this was the 100th time Florine reached the top of the El Capitan, he has climbed the famous rock 160 times.
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
Trains will also be longer to accommodate more people, according to BART officials.
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction. #NeverForget
Drivers are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit or carpool in an effort to reduce pollution.
Many residents were relieved to see so much progress, others were frustrated by the lengthy recovery and are still feeling the impact.
It will be hot and smoggy.
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
Grandparents raising grandchildren were particularly vulnerable.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Massive Crowds Expected for Stellar Lineup of Music, Art, Food and Mardi Gras-Style Fun
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
The cub is 25th cub born at the zoo since 1960.
These seven law enforcement officers are among many killed in the line of duty every year.
Every drop counts
Take a look at the month gone by.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
This is the third whale killed by ship strikes this year.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch site
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
The dead whale is the latest of several that have turned up in the Bay Area, including three found on the shores of Pacifica since April.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
So far this year, there have been reports of six stranded whales in the Bay Area.
The El Niño weather pattern will likely bring less snow to the East Coast, say forecasters, and more precipitation to parched California.
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Peninsula Humane Society/Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for the dog and pursuing charges against the sitter.
The 4.0 earthquake hit the East Bay area on Monday morning.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
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