Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Read what your neighbors are writing.
Rep. Swalwell Recognizes Sgt. Jason Manella of Hayward for winning the army's Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award.
We asked. Patch fans answered.
The average American consumes more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Caloric Control Council.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Thanksgiving Day offers some big sales.
Read what Patch bloggers are saying nationwide.
AC Transit is looking for lead artists and also a pool of qualified artists and artisans to work on the Bus Rapid Transit project in Oakland and San Leandro.
Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.
Do you know of an organization that provides food to people in need? Let Patch know in the comments and we’ll add it to the map, which Patch will be featuring through the holidays.
Comcast, The History Channel and the Hayward Unified School District announce a special event at Anthony Ochoa Middle School as part of its annual outreach initiative linking schools across America with veterans.
Congratulations to Nicole Braski, Trisha Myers and Ashley Panko for being named 2013 Dean's List students!
Buy a holiday drink for yourself, and get a free holiday drink for your friend!
Christine Clement, owner of Swiss Delices, hired a student from Castro Valley's adult school to work in her bakery.
Hint No. 1: Wash your hands.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
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.
Do you know a woman that should be nominated for Alameda County's 2014 Women's Hall of Fame?
A fund has been created for the employees that stayed to take care of the patients at Valley Springs Manor after its closure.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
After amazing the judges and crowd at her auditions, Ellona Santiago moves on to being apart of the Top 40.
Mark Cross, from Castro Valley, has made made it to Simpson University's Dean List.