Girls' Summer Project for Wounded Marines Gets More Help

The girls collecting bottles and cans to raise funds for the Semper Fi Foundation got a little help from some neighbors recently.

4th of July Parade Need to Knows: 50,000 Spectators, Parking, and Chairs

An estimated 50,000 people will descend onto Danville for its Fourth of July parade. Are you ready?

PSA: Help These Six Girls Collect Recyclables for Wounded Marines (Video)

Six friends Green Valley Elementary School decided to spend their summer collecting cans and bottles to raise funds for the Semper Fi Foundation. This is their public service announcement.

Friends Fulfill Cross-Country Dream

Chris Dittmore and Matt Swinnerton are taking a family legacy and a friendship across the country

'Chachi' Memorialized Saturday; Share Your Photos of the Event with Patch

On Saturday, a memorial to Danville's fallen Marine, LCpl Joshua “Chachi” Corral, was dedicated in front of the Veterans Memorial Building.

Fallen Danville Marine 'Chachi' to be Memorialized Saturday

On Saturday, a memorial to Danville's fallen Marine, LCpl Joshua “Chachi” Corral, will be dedicated in front of the Veterans Memorial Building.

Red Cross: Blood Supply at Critically Low Levels, Donors Needed

Blood donations are urgently needed across Northern California.

Brains! Bay Area Rank Among Brainiest Metros in Nation

New ranking measured brainiest metros by utilizing gaming software.

Goodguys: More Than 2,500 Classic Muscle Cars Will Descend on Fairgrounds

The cars and their owners will gather June 2 and 3 to celebrate cars and car culture at the Goodguys Summer Get-Together.

We Want You to Blog on Danville Patch

Are you passionate about something? Then write about it for Danville Patch.

Crisis Chat is New Online Service

Contra Costa Crisis Center is one of six agencies in the nation beta-testing new system.

Video: San Ramon Dad's Photo Blog of Daughters Receives National Attention

Jason Lee and daughters Kristen and Kayla were featured on CBS This Morning this week thanks to some extraordinary family photos.

Solar Eclipse: Share Your Photos Here

Did you get any cool photos in the eerie light of the solar eclipse Sunday night? Share them by clicking the green button.

Mental Health Services Now Available at Senior Center

The Town of Danville has partnered with Discovery Counseling Center to provide mental health services at the Danville Senior Center.

Solar Eclipse 2012: Where to Watch From in the Bay Area

A solar eclipse will impress over Bay Area skies Sunday, May 20. Check out this list of where in the Bay you can catch the best views and learn from experts at the same time!

Amgen Tour Photos from Patch Readers; Post Yours!

The Amgen Tour, the largest cycling event in the nation, will be in town today and we want you to share your pictures!

Amgen Tour Moves to San Fran for 2nd Stage; In Danville on Tuesday

The largest cycling event in the nation is getting close. It's in San Francisco today and will be in town tomorrow.

Parents of Time Magazine's Breastfeeding Mom Live in San Ramon

The parents of Jamie Lynne Grumet, the woman breastfeeding on the cover of Time Magazine this week, spoke with CBS 5 on Friday.

From the Mouths of Babes.... Mother's Day

Tell us about your mom.

Today Is Bike to Work Day... Are You Biking?

Are you dropping your four wheels for two today since it is Bike to Work Day?

Super Moon Pics from Our Readers

Danville Patch readers share their super moon pictures.

What is May Day?

Find out why May 1 is commemorated as May Day every year here.

POLL: Mad Cow Disease Discovered in California: Are You Worried?

Federal government says infected dairy cow "no cause for alarm."

Spreading the Love of Reading Person to Person

Across the country and world tonight, hundreds of bookstores and libraries are participating in World Book Night 2012, including Danville’s Rakestraw Books.

Barman: Beware the Bar Crusaders

Your guide to blue-collar and educated drunks, coping with their certainties and opinions.

New Photos Emerge from the Great 1906 Quake

The San Francisco Municipal Transpiration Agency drops some new photos on the anniversary of the great quake of 1906.

Photos Gallery: San Ramon Valley Rotary's Valley Teen Idol 2012

The stars of San Ramon Valley were shining recently at the Valley Teen Idol 2012 SRV Rotary event.

4 New Bloggers Join Local Voices in March; How About You in April?

In March we had new bloggers come from the local baking world, the Alamo Women's Club, and someone offering their expertise in navigating the world of higher education.

Danville Patch Homepage Changes

We got a facelift.

Home Buyers Expo Set For Saturday

Concord Hilton event by CoCo Association of Realtors is aimed at consumers.

Heading to Dublin's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade?

St. Patrick's Day parade takes to the streets Saturday.

San Ramon Valley Leadership Class Raises $1,000 for Martinez Nonprofit

Funds will go toward the nonprofit Foster A Dream, based in Martinez.

PG&E to Provide Bills in Spanish, Chinese Beginning this Year

Spanish and Chinese speakers will now be able to get their PG&E bills in those respective languages.

Runners Look to Tackle Mount Diablo Next Month

Three miles up Mount Diablo? How about 30? Runners to test their endurance in the Diablo Trails Challenge next month.

Freebies for March: Family Fun Time

From arts and crafts to playing Angry Birds, there's plenty of free options for the family in March.

Danville Patch is Looking for House & Home Bloggers

Your house is your castle — and likely your biggest investment — so tell us about it.