The state's energy grid is feeling the strain of the heat wave. The alert is in effect through Wednesday. There are simple things you can do
"Dear Neighbor" notes can be downloaded and left at the offenders' homes ...
"Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." So what to do with this extra moment?
Stay cool, Capitola-Soquel. Temps to soar this week, but will be cooler near the coast.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
#BoardwalkLove: Have you seen the TV special? It's a BIG "awww" -- Watch the love-story video of Anthony and Sheri.
Willing Suspension Armchair Theater
Event in San Jose (Ca) raises $ for YWCA, supports awareness and programs against domestic violence
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around the Bay Area.
Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
The area spot, along with beaches in San Mateo and San Francisco, are bacteria-ridden, organization states.
Fun and simple kids craft for reading to the rhythm!
Help New Leaf Raise $30K for Local Cancer Services and Research at New Leaf's Taste at the Tee Golf Tournament at Seascape Golf Club
More than $750,000 in college scholarships and prizes are at stake.
Amazon compiled its annual list of most well-read cities in America and two Bay Area cities are in the top 20.
Health officials stress that the disease is 100 percent preventable and urge the public to keep their pets vaccinated.
Such good news for the Peninsula and Santa Cruz Mountains lands and creeks!
The king and queen of planets – dazzling Venus and bold Jupiter – will appear to nearly collide throughout June, plus meteor shower outlook.
The calendar doesn't say summer, but the thermometer does. Plan ahead to keep everyone safe!
"San Andreas" film has residents checking supplies and buying preparedness kits.
Computer models point to a powerful El Nino, offering hope for our drought parched state.
"Collision, Collusion, or Collaboration? Consultation with Native Communities in the Contemporary World," by Gregg Castro.
When was the last time you enjoyed this "spiked" Screwdriver, Capitola and Soquel?
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Here is a list of upcoming opportunities in Santa Cruz County.
Disaster relief is desperately needed in Texas after the storms and flooding.
Life Mask Workshop
Experts want to avoid panic but the virus, which has made its way to California, can be deadly. We have prevention tips you need to know.
Don't cry over spilled wine. Keep the party going with these clever tips.
Family Festival in the Park
The Family Friendly Circus
Ages 7 and up
The Great Blindini returns with magic the whole family will enjoy
Celebrate the Centennial of the last Carnegie Library in Santa cruz
Transform old jewelry into new wearable art!
Leave with your very own handmade book
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.