So far this year, there have been reports of six stranded whales in the Bay Area.
The El Niño weather pattern will likely bring less snow to the East Coast, say forecasters, and more precipitation to parched California.
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Acquisition near Fairfax and San Anselmo results in larger Bald Hill Preserve
The 4.0 earthquake hit the East Bay area on Monday morning.
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Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
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The hashtag #RobinWilliams was trending on Twitter as fans and Hollywood remembered the beloved actor and comedian.
The bird was accidentally poisoned with pentobarbital from eating the carcass of an animal that was euthanized.
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Tiffany Rich’s bucket list includes new lungs and meeting the pop superstar. Listen to her touching request. #1989tourSantaClara
CHP officers helped saved a brood of last June, but one duckling was accidentally left behind.
Each animal featured is available for adoption.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
An Airport Police Honor Guard hand-delivered the album to the couple -- expecting a baby -- at their home in Modesto.
Simon Dominguez's team stopped the swim when they spotted a great white shark circling him.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Taking cue from Europe, the City is employing pee-repellent paint on its walls in a pilot program to deter people from peeing in the street.
We are not alone?
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.
The North Bay was steamy over the weekend. What will the weather be like in Larkspur-Corte Madera for the rest of the week?
Yes, it's true. Some stuff are cheaper in California.
Chick-fil-A is issuing a cattle call for its annual Cow Appreciation Day on July 14. Customers who come dressed as cows will eat free.
Donate blood at selected blood drives and get one free ticket to Great America in Santa Clara.
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.
The torch will arrive in Sacramento on Monday and will take three different routes to the site of the games in Los Angeles.
Ridership trippled and Thursday's number were 400 more than the busiest day of the week.
The sanctuary is requesting that large ships slow to at least 10 knots in the vessel traffic lanes approaching San Francisco.
It is a scam and someone has spoofed your own phone number; do not be curious, just let it ring.
Travelling on the holiday can be stressful, the folks at United Airlines want to make the experience a bit more enjoyable.
The very ugly, yet very adorable, former shelter pooch from Florida takes the crown at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
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