Last day to buy tickets to this fun "Uncorked" event is Friday.
Slain officer laid to rest; mystery of giant missing statue; 'corpse flower' blooms; fires; new charges for Pier 14 homicide suspect.
A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.
Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.
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Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.
Tom Cruise’s superspy Ethan Hunt is back in “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.”
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
Most are permanent, full-time positions, with openings throughout the state. See the list!
Officials say the Richmond man set the car on fire from inside.
American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.
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!
The average household income for the top 5 percent earners are 31.5 times greater than that of the bottom 20 percent in the Bay Area.
"He stopped evil at night. Protected residents from that evil while they slept," fellow Sgt. Brian Maloney said. Video of the procession.
No information about the person’s identity was immediately available, a police spokesperson said.
The next one will be an even bigger milestone.
Speakers at the service are expected to include Rep. Eric Swalwell, Hayward police Chief Diane Urban and Lunger’s family members.
Supercuts; Kaiser; Old Navy; Home Depot are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
Residents are urged to stay hydrated and keep physically demanding activities to the early morning hours. Check the full forecast here.
The initial hike was to be 33 percent.
Audition for the 2015-16 Warriors Dance Team in August at Las Positas College.
Incident snarled late morning commute with blocked lanes
Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.
Nature’s Variety says some of its Instinct Raw Chicken Formula may be contaminated with salmonella and present a risk to pets and humans.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 31, August 1 & 2: Keep your hat on! We’re letting the fun go to our heads at Playland this weekend.
Giant 'General Joey' had special significance to family and neighbors.
The Phil Doran '63 Memorial Tournament is coming up soon at the beautiful Mira Vista Golf and Country Club in El Cerrito. Sign up today!
Clark Mitchell Demonstrates Making a Pastel Painting on Sanded Paper
It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.
A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.
September 5-7: Forget the concerns of the working world with FREE PLAY pinball, carnival games, attractions and curiosities.
CLEAResult invests in Conservation Services Group (CSG)
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
Police officer fatally shot during traffic stop; quakes; fires; man fatally struck by locomotive; would-be car thieves thwarted; worst roads
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.
The University of California at San Francisco was ranked as the sixth best public university in the U.S.