As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Auld Lang Syne: Most know some of the words, few know all of the words, others hum along. Here is a brief glimpse at the poem's history, along with the lyrics.
MUST SEE, rock Hall of Fame musician and Marin County resident, Carlos Santana, will soon re-enter the recording studio with former homeless bandmate after an emotional reunion this weekend in the East Bay.
California Department of Food and Agriculture grants 24-hour permit to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer for Christmas Eve through Christmas Day.
In honor of Jacy Franceschi, the Dixon Montessori Charter school gym was flooded with love Sunday, where 193-people took the simple Be The Match cheek swab DNA test, offering their bone marrow should they match someone in need.
Faith in Action is a Solano County non-profit organization that provides non-acute, non-medical support services to homebound seniors by matching them with trained volunteers or by linking them to other resources. And they need you.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation has begun their Winter Pothole Sweeps, encouraging drivers to report problems they have noticed.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Doors open at noon Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day at Gap. Also check out Black Friday deals on Amazon, Bed Bath & Bed, Macy's and more.
Apple, Samsung, LG…all of your favorite brands and must-have gadgets are on the Best Buy ad for Black Friday 2013.
Is First Northern California Hospital to Receive Baldrige National Quality Award
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.
Several local restaurants are offering free meals for military today.
Aria will have her heart fixed by Christmas.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
After a month long insurance company battle and media campaign, an independent medical review by the Department of Managed Healthcare says Oakland Children's Hospital is the best course of treatment for Aria Schilling.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
The research shows that elephants will retreat from tiger growls, a finding that could help save lives of both people and animals.
Whether your new baby is royal or not, here are 5 things brand new mothers and fathers should know.
A recent UC Davis study looked at the nutritional value of numerous home-made dog food recipes.
A U.S. News ranking looks at the top 50 children-friendly counties in the country.
Father's Day musings from Sacramento-area residents.
New study details giving by ZIP Code and finds areas with more GOP voters are more likely to support charities.
A few missed love connections from this past week in Davis
Weekly meditation groups meets in downtown
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