We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
Ethnic Dance Festival Free Family Day Workshops
You can still sign up for the pie-eating contest!
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
If it were closer to 9.0-magnitude, that would be a problem for Bay Area, official said.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
And how to stay on top of what's happening in your town with our free newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Grab the kids, start the car, and here are some of the best going on around NorCal. Plus, what's new and worth a view at two zoos.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
Bay Area therapist recommends telling your teen what you appreciate about them, and see if this doesn't change your family dynamic.
We are not alone?
Up to 10 librarians nationwide will be honored with "I Love My Librarian" awards, and nominations are now open. School librarians included!
The festival run through Sunday!
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
The Young at Heart Project brings professional musicians to entertain residents of our local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Are you or someone you know experiencing memory loss?
The past five major earthquakes on Hayward Fault were about 140 years apart, and now we’re 147 years from that. Today's was 4.0-magnitude.
These snap traps are not intended for outdoor use where wildlife or pets encounter them, officials said.
What will the weather be like in Capitola and Soquel for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
Teachers, Children, Pesticides & Cancer
Three great mixology recipes for those get-togethers on summer nights!
an Offshoot of the San Lorenzo Valley Community Band
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)
Donate blood at selected blood drives and get one free ticket to any U.S. Cedar Fair theme park -- including in Santa Clara.
The dish is tossed with a dressing made with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's delicious, Capitola and Soquel, and easy!
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.
Your electric service will NOT be cut off in two hours ...
If your own phone number appears on caller ID, Capitola-Soquel, do not pick up! It's a scam.
It's zucchini season. Need I say more?
The free service provides up-to-the minute traffic, transit, bicycle and pedestrian information for the region.
The shelter currently is brimming with adoptable pets needing homes, particularly since the holiday weekend.
Photographic tour of flora of a desert island in N.W. Baja California, Mexico
The dirtiest sites were near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Help offset a shortage this summer by giving blood! Several drives throughout the month.