Ugh! You Won't Believe How Many Hours You Sat in Traffic Last Year

Here's a hint: you could have taken a nice vacation.

San Diego Utility a Leader in Renewable Energy

“We are proud to have delivered 33 percent renewable power over the last twelve months -- the first utility in California to do so.”

4 Things Your Bank Will Not Tell You When Getting A Loan

You will never hear your bank say you can get a better deal elsewhere (even though you probably can).

Step Right Up to the BOMA San Diego & IFMA Carnival of Services Expo

BOMA & IFMA Joint Expo

Virginia Shooter Had Ties to San Diego Newsman

A San Diego news director who once hired, and then fired, the gunman called his behavior "bizarre."

Call For Artists: Pumpkin Fest's Annual Logo Design Contest Is Here!

This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!

How Medicare Covers Diabetes: Get The Facts

Many tests, medications, equipment and supplies are covered. But, some items are not.

Little League World Series 2015: California v. Kentucky Is A Blowout

And the winner is just one game away from the U.S. Championship game.

ZIPPER: Talking with Writer & Director Mora Stephens

Coming to theatres from writer/director Mora Stephens and Alchemy comes the story of a political games and a ZIPPER.

Z STORM Hits Bluray!

From writer/director David Lam and Well Go USA Entertainment is the quick paced catch ‘em fast detective work when trying to stop a Z STORM.

TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS - DINOBOTS ROAR ONTO DVD!

Coming to DVD from SHOUT! Kids Factory and Hasbro Studios is more of the amazing TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS – DINOBOTS!

Elite Local Firefighting Team Sent to Washington

Wildfires in Washington have destroyed hundreds of homes and burned nearly 900 square miles.

$5 Million Gift Will Create Climate Change Center

It will focus on disruption of commerce, agriculture and other consequences of climate change.

California's Crumbling Roads: Caltrans Seeking Solution

$59 billion to repair the roads? $100 billion? And where's the money coming from?

West Overpowers New England in Little League World Series

The Sweetwater Valley players won't have long to savor their victory.

Del Mar Man Hospitalized With West Nile Virus

The victim has been in the hospital for more than three weeks.

FAA Reports Near-Misses Between Planes and Drones Over San Diego

A drone could bring down a plane flying over a San Diego neighborhood, with disastrous consequences.

Home Sales Soar in California

The increase was the biggest in more than half a decade.

Complete NB Closure Planned on Interstate 805

Caltrans crews will widen a freeway bridge.

Sweetwater Valley Falls to Texas Team in Little League World Series

The Bonita team's next game is Monday.

Grateful Dead Most Famous Band From California?

Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous bands from each state and Greatful Dead came out on top.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Thousands Of New 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 across the state.

Free American Flags, Salute to Veterans at Padres Game Sunday

The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by 103-year-old Raymond Chavez, the oldest survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is "Mistress America" a Mistress of Nothing?

Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha”) and Lola Kirke (“Gone Girl”) deliver a double dose of reality and comic relief in “Mistress America.”

Saturday Smiles: Free Slurpees for Kids; Cop Ties Teen's Necktie for School; Rats! LA Makes Icky Top 20 List

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

Two Women Killed in Fiery Crash

Firefighters responding to a brush fire found the single-vehicle crash, that also injured one man.

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

WATCH: The 'Easiest Way' to Shuck Corn

We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

Heroin Use Triples in San Diego Area Criminals

Fifteen percent of all women arrested in the area now test positive for heroin.

Going Camping? Boil Order Issued for Some Campgrounds

If camping is in your weekend plans, check this list of campgrounds where a boil order has been issued.

14-2 Blowout! Sweetwater Valley Wins Little League World Series Game

The game was stopped in the fourth inning because of Little League’s 10- run mercy rule.

Home Sales Post Solid Gain

Sales and prices climb compared to last year, but there are a few downturns to report.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in California and 24 Other States

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Little League World Series Makeup Game Scheduled Today

The TV viewing information and time have changed.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Uber Hired Drivers Convicted of Murder, Sexual Assault, Identity Theft: Prosecutors

Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.

State Offers Water-Saving Rebates For Lawns, Toilets

Will $2,000 entice you to get rid of terrible toilets and thirsty lawns? The state has announced a new rebate program.

Four Sailors Parachute Off Coronado Bridge

They had a boat waiting in the Bay for them. The Harbor Patrol was not far behind.