Expansion supports wildfire prevention efforts and trails maintenance work while increasing benefits for Bay Area at-risk youth.
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 19-20, in the San Francisco Bay Area? Patch has you covered.
Your checklist from the University of California Master Gardener Program. What fall crops are you planting now?
Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, Fairview and Hayward Acres could combine to become a new city.
“With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them."
The buzz over the $1 billion jackpot ticket in SoCal overshadowed the Bay Area winners. Here are the cities where they were sold.
When a plant only blooms once a year, it is something to be savored.
The Hayward Japanese Gardens offer a tranquil respite in the city.
Grab your binoculars to see the two dimmest planets.
East Bay MUD approved hikes that will roll out this year and next. Here's how much more you will pay.
The three lucky tickets each matched the first 5 numbers drawn.
Zoe Dorado was chosen as one of the 20 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts and the only student chosen for writing discipline.
But there's something else to see in the sky — the fiery star Antares, which is about 700 times larger than the sun.
There will be prize drawings for all age groups!
Miss Parti and Samson visited Baywood Court in Castro Valley recently, no doubt spreading smiles everywhere they went.
A hike at a nearby regional park produced this lovely photo.
Multiple events will be held to celebrate our planet.
The appearance of sentience and awareness from Google's Bard is the result of artificial intelligence learned from people, said a Google VP
Appointments are required to participate, organizers say.
Collecting any mushrooms in East Bay Regional Parks is not allowed.
Drop off donations for Alameda County Community Food bank at 1st United branches all year.
The new app-based passport program allows visitors to check-in at each park and receive a badge on their phones using the State Parks app.
There are several programs available — including free passes at public libraries and Golden Bear passes for social security recipients.
The job fair is virtual but advance registration is required. See the link below.
It's not as exciting as the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but we bet the winner is excited!
The park district is still dealing with storm damage and water releases from recent storms.
"I enjoy taking a bike that's thrashed and making it pretty," he said. "For me, it's like restoring a painting. It's art in motion."
The annual Geminid meteor shower will peak Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 13-14.
Mars makes its closest approach to Earth on Thursday.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Local Heroes who make life better in California with contributions big and small.
Santa is back in Castro Valley for Christmas and here is where you can see him.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District will pay up to $1200 for vehicles made before 1999 to get them off the street.
One local hiker was up and hiking before the fog finished its morning snooze.
Acorns or pizza? This squirrel has made a choice!
Applications are being accepted through March 3, 2023.
Multiple shifts are available for the front desk and other opportunities are also available
The wintertime tradition to celebrate Hayward's various communities will start at 3 p.m. Dec. 3
Playing Powerball? We found Castro Valley's luckiest retailers who've sold multiple winning tickets. Will you play this draw or wait it out?
The Taurid meteor shower could produce a rare streak of fireballs this weekend.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Castro Valley.