Suspect Shot By SFPD Officer Near SFO Pleads Not Guilty to Carjacking, Robbery

The charges all stem from a July 26 incident, where Daniel Frederick, 24, stole a Toyota Yaris from the Millbrae BART station parking lot.

State of California Has More Than 3,900 Job Openings Right Now

Looking for a new career? The state offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great retirement program.

Foster City Man Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Wife of 70 Years

Wayne Bair killed his wife and attempted to kill himself in an attempted murder-suicide, prosecutors said.

VIDEO INTERVIEW: "Shaun the Sheep Movie" Co-directors Richard Starzak and Mark Burton

The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.

See The Racist Memes Donald Trump Staffer Shared On Facebook

It's the second racist Facebook scandal for the Trump campaign this week.

CHP to Go on Hiring Spree

The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.

VIDEO REVIEW: Does "Samba" Have the Rhythm of the Famous Brazilian Dance?

Starring Omar Sy (“Jurassic World”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Nymphomaniac”), “Samba” sways with a heartbeat.

Lightning Strikes Nearly 1,000 Times in Bay Area

Hundreds of stunning lightning strikes were spotted in East Bay on Thursday night. Did you hear the thunder or see lightning?

Should All Companies Offer Longer Paid Leave for New Parents?

Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.

Shelter Animals Get 'Trumped' in Honor of GOP Debate

Each animal featured is available for adoption.

Getting to School, Shopping Easier with SamTrans Bus Route Changes

Buses on the 11 routes will also be on time more often.

Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay Relay for Life Team Scores for the American Cancer Society

Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay raises $6,000 at the Half Moon Bay Relay for Life 24 hour event July 25-26 at Half Moon Bay High School

Red Flag Warning Issued for San Mateo County

Dry thunderstorms could trigger fast-moving fires in the area.

County Receives $700K Grant to Combat Fraud

The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.

Dead Humpback Found on Pacifica Towed Back Out to Sea

Scientists say the whale died from ship strike.

Call for Entries: Foster Farms "Don't Call Me Basic" Sandwich Contest, Aug. 1-31, 2015

Participate and enter to win a luxury weekend getaway for two in Napa Valley or $4,000 cash!

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Open air gallery takes over University Avenue

You'll Never Again Cut Watermelon Any Other Way! WATCH VIDEO

We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.

WATCH: Cop Pulls Driver In Nick Of Time From Oncoming Caltrain

Incredible video shows officer's heroic effort dragging man from the tracks today in Sunnyvale.

More Repaving Work Today on Highway 1

Monday's work led to a monumental traffic jam and a crash.

Suspect Shot By SFPD Officer Near SFO Charged With Carjacking, Robbery

Daniel Frederick, 24, spent three days in the hospital recovering after he was shot in the abdomen.

Humpback Whale Found Dead on Beach Struck by Ship

Scientist found internal hemorrhaging on the whale’s left side below its pectoral flipper.

Shaboo Tales: Tale of a Heartsong

A young girl begins to consider a larger world.

Two Penguin Chicks Graduate From 'Fish School,' Joins Colony

Congratulations to Erin and Steve!

S.F. Bay Ferry Ridership Goes Up with Transbay Tube Closed

BART officials closed the tunnel for repairs this weekend.

Sunday Smiles: Garlic Champ; Porchfest; Nation's First Vegetarian Drive-Thru

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

San Mateo County to Move Ahead with All-Mail November Election

All 41 cities, special districts and school districts in the county have approved a resolution for an all-mailed ballot election.

Dead Whale Washes Ashore in Pacifica

This is the third whale to wash up in Pacifica.

Wedding Album Lost at LAX Returned to Bay Area Couple

An Airport Police Honor Guard hand-delivered the album to the couple -- expecting a baby -- at their home in Modesto.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

Captured on Camera: Dramatic Moments from California's Wildfires

Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.

Thousands Of Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.

SUNDAY Aug 9, Mission BLUE-BERRY Pancake Breakfast AND Native Plant Sale!

Festive Native Plant Sale and Community Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is "Rogue Nation" Tom Cruise's Last 'Mission: Impossible'?

Tom Cruise’s superspy Ethan Hunt is back in “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.”

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

Planning a Trip to East Bay this Weekend? Don't Take BART

The Transbay Tube will be closed for maintenance until Monday.

Southbound Caltrain Strikes Person on Tracks in San Francisco

The person was on the tracks illegally, Caltrain officials said.

Need A Job? Caltrans is Hiring

Most are permanent, full-time positions, with openings throughout the state. See the list!

Your 'Birth Lottery' Determines Your American Dream? - New Study

American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.

Blue Moon 2015: When To See The First Since 2012

The next one will be an even bigger milestone.