The Bay Area's Host Committee is taking applications. No free tickets to game, but could be fun! And teens, 14-17, can participate, too.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
All eight Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers Lombardi Trophies together for the first time! Sept. 12-13.
Lily Tomlin portrays a woman taking a road trip with her granddaughter. Will this be Tomlin's road to a 2016 Oscar?
The 37-year-old Concord man was arrested. County Hazmat and Walnut Creek bomb squads responded.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
The drought cost $2.2 billion and 17,000 jobs last year, and the state needs smarter policies to face coming water shortages, experts say.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
Not just for couples anymore, now the resorts offer great experiences and bargains for all ages!
Task force stated Friday that confidence is lost with current agency, and our state's 113 junior colleges deserve better.
Build and decorate birdhouses for Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 13.!
Unique tour, classic homes and several museums in Contra Costa's Gold Rush Seaport. 14 locations on tour with classic cars & cameras
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Police want to speak with him in connection with swiped headphones from area Fry's Electronics.
The campaign by the chain and "No Kid Hungry," runs through Sept. 30. Several East Bay locales from which to choose!
A fine art photography show presenting 6 photographers and their work from the Carquinez Strait.
Do you own a business or are you thinking about starting one? This could be helpful ...
STARS 2000 Teen Theatre will stage the musical Jan. 15-31 in Walnut Creek.
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
More than 2 million pounds may have inaccurate "Best When Used By" dates.
Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, alleges Planned Parenthood was illegally selling aborted fetus tissue.
Investor group head is proposing that Oakland’s three sports teams own their own facilities, and he says it is feasible.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
The Martinez medical center's nationally recognized Cancer Program cares for a diverse population of patients.
Grenades found in Pleasant Hill home were detonated and that sparked the fire, officials said.
In another incident, a man was stopped for having toy grenades in his carry-on.
Suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.
Geico agrees to pay $6 million to settle alleged misleading business practices in California.
Buying a home, Martinez? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
$5 from every "pack" ordered from Yalla Mediterranean will go to the Monument Crisis Center in Contra Costa County.
The 67 year old from Martinez shot and killed his brother, 64, in Pacheco.
The 11 mostly black women, including an 85-year-old grandma, were escorted off and met by police for -- they said -- laughing too loudly.
The 39 year old from Danville was president of Discovery Sales in Concord.
Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.