Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Bring the kids to the Watsonville Municipal Airport for movie, pancake breakfast and lots of very cool planes!
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
Photographer Deana Glenz went whale watching this weekend and snapped an amazing image.
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley hosting fundraiser tourney and auction in Los Gatos Aug. 31.
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We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Red Cross and Sports Clips are teaming up! Blood drives planned in Campbell, Los Altos, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and San Jose.
South Bay travel specialist lists best features of vessels sailing now and those on the horizon ... Find what best suits you and your family
Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
It is a sweet, sour, hot and cold, delicious combination!
National Weather Service reports record-high temperatures throughout Bay Area.
“The Bay Area is experiencing serious air pollution due to the fires and smog.”
Where's the cheapest gas in town? Use our map. How about $3.10 per gallon at Gilroy's Plaza Gas?
Smog is causing the Bay Area problem, agency said.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
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Heat wave! Check the forecast here ...
This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!
Hit a hole-in-one and win a Dodge Challenger! The fundraising event is in Los Gatos at La Rinconada Country Club.
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Since opening under the new ownership, it has won many awards, including Best Luxury Hotel in 2014!
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
New connector. Better bike and pedestrian access. "Win-win," says Caltrans.
Did you hear the thunder or see lightning?
The farther you fringe beyond the hubs, the more perfectly preserved Europe of yesteryear you will find.
A story with a fearless heroine, based on the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency!
The two Magellenic penguin chicks were born in May. Zoo visit could be fun summer outing with the kids ...