8 Tips for Cooking with Kids When School's Out

Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.

E. Coli Threat: Whole Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Grain Salads

Los Gatos store at 15980 sold the recalled salads, according to the FDA.

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.

FBI Seeks John Doe 27, May Be Involved In Child Exploitation

The man appears as though he speaks with a southern accent and refers to himself as "Jimmy."

Memorial Garden to Honor 2 Slain Police Officers

The hope is to complete the garden by the first anniversary of the officers' deaths in February, 2014.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Best Holiday Gifts for the Whole Family [SPONSORED]

Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family. 

Free Resume Reviews

Free Resume Reviews Nov. 20

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Homes with Mortgages?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.

Police Investigating Body Found in Yacht Harbor Sunday

The Sad Story of the Woman Who Died in a Camper Fire Last Week

A woman was touched by tragedy.

Verizon Wireless’ November 2013 Free Workshops

Many Expected to Say 'I Do' on 11-12-13

Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.

The Millennials’ Guide for Retiring Early

Follow these simple tips while you’re young to reap the rewards.

TEDxSantaCruz: Activate Launch Party

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Eat Protein, Fight Cold and Flu Season

Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.

Map: Where Have the Most Homes Increased in Value?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.

6 Brunch Recipes Worth Waking Up For

The Best National Blogs on Patch: Tips on Homeschooling and Injury Prevention

Check out Patch blogs from around the U.S.

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Fundraiser

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Fundraiser

Brides Against Breast Cancer's Nationwide Tour of Gowns Charity Wedding Gown Sale

Free National Parks, a Parade and Other Veterans Day Weekend Fun

Ice skate in San Francisco, see a parade or get away from it all at a national park — all this weekend in the Bay Area.

New Leaf is First Grocer in CA to be Certified a B Corporation

The Week's Best Good News

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

Trailer, Review: 'Thor: The Dark World' Is a Glorious Norse Gods Buddy Film

Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.

Santa Cruz Diner Cuts Back to Three Days a Week

Prosecutors Want Baby Kidnapping Amber Alert Suspect Extradited

Police say the abduction stemmed from an ongoing dispute with the child's mother about a desire to move out of state.

Best of Bay Area Blogs: Holiday Birthdays, Personal Finance, Death of a Cat

The San Francisco Bay Area Patch sites have some terrific bloggers. We've started a weekly roundup to share them with all of our readers.

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores but Still Lag Nationally

National test score results released Thursday.

86-Year-Old San Jose Woman Dies After Finishing NYC Marathon

Runner Joy Johnson had completed the 26.2-mile course through New York City for the 25th time on Sunday.

Map: Do Veterans Live in More Impoverished Parts of Town?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of families living below the poverty line and the percentage of veterans across town.

Traffic Advisory: Northbound Highway 17 Lane Closure Next Weekend

Get ready for a traffic switch next weekend north of Glenwood Drive near Scotts Valley.

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.