Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
Festival, Cultural, Family Event, Food, Music, Crafts/Art, Merchandise
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and jaw-dropping motorcycles on Sept. 26
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
NorCal travel specialist lists best features of vessels sailing now and those on the horizon ... Find what best suits you and your family
Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
It is a sweet, sour, hot and cold, delicious combination!
Where's the cheapest gas in town? Use our map. How about $3.04 per gallon at Citrus Heights 7-Eleven?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
And how to stay on top of what's happening in your town with our free newsletter and breaking news alerts.
This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
September 2015 Events at the Sylvan Oaks Library
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
A story with a fearless heroine, based on the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency!
The only tutorial you will ever need.
Drive less if possible. Smog levels may be high.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
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!
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Three great mixology recipes for those get-togethers on summer nights!
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)