A new study confirms what many Californians already know.
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 state is reporting more cases this year, and the drought could partially be to blame.
Nominate the individuals, nonprofit, government program, school or business for award. Don't delay! Submissions due July 10.
Blue, Green, Orange lines were delayed and some stations closed. The Pittsburg-Bay Point Yellow line and Richmond Red line were unaffected.
The Pittsburg-Bay Point Yellow line and Richmond Red line are running normally.
Bed Bath and Beyond; Premium Outlets; Panda Express are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact El Cerrito police at (510) 215-4400.
The Alameda County Fair wraps up a groundbreaking season. Here are the staggering stats and highlights from the 17 days of Fair fun.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact park police at (510) 881-1833.
Lakota Brightman died after he was stabbed in the chest.
SB 140 seeks to have e-cigs regulated as tobacco products and subject to California's smoke-free laws.
Starbucks announced it is raising its prices starting Tuesday. Coffee items will increase from 5 to 20 cents, according to reports.
Tuesday, July 14: Celebrate Bastille Day with a Tour de Playland-Not-at-the-Beach at our Grown-Up Game Night After Dark.
"Dear Neighbor" notes can be downloaded and left at the offenders' homes ...
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 10-12: Look for those little yellow dudes and their trail of mischief throughout Playland.
Police arrested Richmond resident Mark Thomas Kelly on suspicion of unlawfully and recklessly setting fire to an inhabited dwelling.
This could mean bad news for native coastal plants and also increase the likelihood of wildfires.
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
Pleasanton native fatally shot in SF; Premium Outlets mass hiring; new vaccine law; algae closes lake; woman attacked for iPhone, purse.
Consumers should not eat recreationally caught or harvested mussels and clams, the agency warns.
The plan passed by the California Public Utilities Commission is being criticized by a San Francisco-based conservation group.
A motorcyclist hit by an allegedly distracted Uber driver is suing the company, alleging it encourages drivers to flout safety.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!
The new documentary is open in some local theaters.
Anyone who has any information on this incident or who might have seen anything suspicious in the area is asked call (510) 881-1833.
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
Between 2008 to 2012, 765 people were killed in DUI-related crashes nationwide, according to the NHTSA.
We've got your guide to fourth of July weekend events, plus information about sobriety checkpoints, holiday safety and entertaining.
Petco; SF outlet mall and Pizza Hut are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing.
Fiat-Chrysler is phoning some SUV owners and telling them to stop driving their vehicles immediately because of potential safety problems.
The Contra Costa public Law Library has three branches and all the info for you ...
"No matter how long it takes, we will protect our children and the parents' right to choose," said mandatory vaccination opponents.
The state's energy grid is feeling the strain of the heat wave. The alert is in effect through Wednesday. There are simple things you can do
Our Studio Sale is here!
Health officials in the region are reminding residents to drink lots of water. Just how hot will it get?