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Income Inequality in Bay Area Exceeds National Levels, Research Institute Finds.
And the Watsonville Strawberry Festival is this weekend!
It struck a few miles north shortly after 4 p.m.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
P.S. It's a "Spare the Air" day, too!
No experience needed! We train you – it’s easy and fun!
Without a doubt, one of the most exciting cities in the world ... and well worth a visit.
You can still sign up for the pie-eating contest!
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
If it were closer to 9.0-magnitude, that would be a problem for Bay Area, official said.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Grab the kids, start the car, and here are some of the best going on around NorCal. Plus, what's new and worth a view at two zoos.
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.
Bay Area therapist recommends telling your teen what you appreciate about them, and see if this doesn't change your family dynamic.
We are not alone?
Up to 10 librarians nationwide will be honored with "I Love My Librarian" awards, and nominations are now open. School librarians included!
Did you feel it?
The festival run through Sunday!
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Your time to unwind begins the moment you step off the tarmac at Fiji’s airport
The past five major earthquakes on Hayward Fault were about 140 years apart, and now we’re 147 years from that. Today's was 4.0-magnitude.
Thirty community health organizations share more than $900,000 in grants from Kaiser Permanente
It's a great idea for a destination wedding, family reunion, corporate incentive award or group get-together!
These snap traps are not intended for outdoor use where wildlife or pets encounter them, officials said.
What will the weather be like in Gilroy for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
Three great mixology recipes for those get-togethers on summer nights!
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)
This Saturday, July 18, in Downtown Gilroy presented by the Gilroy Downtown Business Association
Donate at the specific dates and locations listed, and you will score one admission pass to the Santa Clara amusement park.
The dish is tossed with a dressing made with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's delicious, Gilroy, and easy!
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.