If you see smoke in Berkeley this week, here's why.
August 22 & 23: In honor of Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrate the rich tradition of American folklore through its larger-than-life heroes.
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week. Check the forecast for El Cerrito to find out when you can expect relief.
ICE officials said they arrested the five people in the North Bay, the East Bay and the Peninsula.
The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, El Cerrito?
Deputy drowns during rescue attempt; students injured in school bus crash; SUV lands on sidewalk near BART; $10 back to school haircuts
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Officials urge residents to use care if exercising outdoors.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Residents with respiratory issues are encouraged to stay indoors. Are you seeing smoke, El Cerrito?
Among the possibilities being considered are additional permanent art in stations, artistic design, murals on trackways.
Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer
Carlos Francies, 30, drowned while trying to rescue his friend who appeared in distress. His girlfriend tried to save him by performing CPR.
LifeLong added urgent care services after the financially beleaguered Doctors Medical Center cut emergency services and eventually closed.
Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
The woman was found in the lot of the Booker T. Anderson Community Center at 960 S. 47th St. in Richmond.
We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!
Deputy Sheriff Carlos Francies jumped into deep water at Lake Tahoe to try to save a person who was apparently drowning, officials said.
Authorities have released her photo in hopes that someone has seen her.
Heat wave!
Need $2,000 to get rid of terrible toilets and thirsty lawns? The state has announced a new rebate program.
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Haag unexpectedly announced that she will leave her Bay Area post on Sept. 1.
Police determined that the car she was driving was stolen out of Los Angeles.
Free concert season continues this Friday with two great jump blues bands: Stompy Jones & Rhythm Boogie and Richie Barron & Da Mob
If you're driving to Santa Cruz, don't buy gas there!
An exhilarating family entertainment, 'Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME' comes to the San Francisco Bay Area.
A former football executive spearheading the Carson stadium projects said he is “absolutely certain” the Raiders will play in LA by 2019.
The CHP saw a woman jump or fall into the water following an overnight crash.
Target; Marriott; Ohlone College; Kaiser are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
League owners today are gathering to hear proposals on new stadiums and relocating several teams.
In 2013, Chevron paid $190,000 for similar violations recorded between 2010 and 2012.
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Old signs will be phased out and color indicators in the toy section changed. What do you think about the changes, El Cerrito?