The quake was reported across the Bay in San Francisco and on the Peninsula, as well as out in Concord and elsewhere in Contra Costa County.
Ophelia weighs social and physical limitations against what she needs to accomplish.
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Organizers announce the tenth annual Logo Design Contest to select a winning design for the 2016 festival.
This is the third Spare the Air Alert for smog so far this year.
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Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.
The 14-year-old girl was riding her bike in Newport Beach when she was struck by a Mercedes-Benz.
Jocelyn Mallare embezzled more than $54,000 from the Burlingame-based company.
The warm weather also increases the risk of wildfires as brush and grass dry out, according to the NWS.
Consumers can get a $100 rebate to replace one toilet per household and up to $2 per square foot for lawn replacement, up to $2,000.
live classical music!
Residents in areas where coyotes live should be careful to not leave dog food or trash outside unsecured.
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An exhilarating family entertainment, 'Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME' comes to the San Francisco Bay Area.
The hashtag #RobinWilliams was trending on Twitter as fans and Hollywood remembered the beloved actor and comedian.
The suspect could face the death penalty, if convicted.
The employees work at several residential care facilities in San Mateo County.
Saturday, Aug 15: Meet West Vista Farm at New Leaf in Half Moon Bay and sample their fresh-picked tomatoes
Navigation systems are not yet updated, and such a maneuver could cost you a $238 fine!
Old signs will be phased out and color indicators in the toy section changed.
Cancellation of meeting, and future agenda item
Daniel Contreras claimed the child fell off a table, but the coroner's office concluded the death was a homicide.
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
Young Augustus contemplates that the labels others have put on him are not adequate.
The 3.3-magnitude quake struck at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday. No damages were reported and no tsunami warning was issued.
The ground shook at 1:26 p.m. How strong was it at your house?
Temperatures across California will be blazing hot in the days ahead. We have your heat wave safety checklist to keep your loved ones safe.
A coroner's report showed the child's death was a homicide and Daniel Contreras was arrested.
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Tiffany Rich’s bucket list includes new lungs and meeting the pop superstar. Listen to her touching request. #1989tourSantaClara