Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
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.
Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
We are not alone?
And those lousy conditions cost each of us, motorists, roughly $2,000 a year including in lost time and vehicle maintenance.
When, where and how to view what could be the brightest show of the year.
Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to contact Richmond police Detective Eric Haupt at (510) 620-6541.
Duncan Hunter introduced the bill immediately after the July 1 slaying of 32-year-old Pleasanton native Kate Steinle.
Another transit option to get to SF from East Bay Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 5-7 will be the ferry, which is adding additional service.
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 mosquito district maintains five flocks of chickens throughout the county and tests them every other week.
Premium Outlets; Kaiser; Old Navy; Home Depot are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
Thursday, July 30: July is National Anti-Boredom Month, so get off the computer, put down that phone and come to After Dark at Playland.
Officer Sean Wilkenfeld said it was “too early to say” whether the officer will make a full recovery.
AC Transit wants your two cents. You have until the end of the month to comment on the service expansion plan.
Police arrested Eulogio Constantino-Sanchez, 35, on suspicion of kidnapping, rape, corporal injury, false imprisonment and conspiracy.
July 23 is National Hot Dog Day across America.
The "Furry Friends Food Relief Program" has set a July 26 distribution.
The officer's patrol car was struck by another vehicle from behind.
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
She met her future captors on Facebook a year ago and said the abuse began once she arrived at her new home, police said.
Music, play, Bible stories, crafts, all free
More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.
The 5-hour meeting was attended by several hundred people.
The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
Judge rules that divorcing couples must live in separate residences in order to claim separate property.
Companion legislation would increase fines and authorize jail time for unauthorized use of drone over wildfires.
Which of the nine counties had the lowest rate? The answer may surprise you.
Join us for this Free Online Campaigns that Work Workshop on Thursday, July 30th-1:00pm Riverside Library - Orange Terrace Branch
The East Bay was steamy over the weekend. What will the weather be like in El Cerrito for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
The products recalled for possible plastic contamination were sold throughout Northern California.
Officers pursued the vehicle to Macdonald and San Pablo avenues where the driver stopped and surrendered, police said.
New building codes in Berkeley following balcony collapse; police chase; fires likely caused by construction and squatters; fatal crashes
Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Yes, it's true. Some things are cheaper in California.
Police have no suspects in custody.