Steve Tran will have to pay 25 percent federal tax on the lump sum, or about $43,450,000.
A Peninsula Humane Society employee and her family find room in their hearts and their home dogs no one else wanted.
Although the Great Horned Owl now only has one sighted eye, Peninsula Humane Society staff members are confident in her ability to hunt in the wild.
We asked. Bay Area Patch fans answered.
A powerful experience helps a local family "see the goodness in one another."
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Masterworks Chorale will perform their holiday concert this Sunday in San Mateo.
Chasing birds by bike, Mark Kudrav's goal was to see as many bird species in 2013 as possible without using any fossil fuels.
San Francisco Giants Third Base Coach Tim Flannery was part of the team’s 2010 and 2012 World Series titles. He’s also a critically acclaimed recording artist who’ll perform in Redwood City next month.
Most of the money was donated by self-made tech billionaires.
The stray turkey, dubbed "Lincoln," was brought into the Peninsula Humane Society on Nov. 18. Starting Tuesday, the bird is available for adoption---as a pet, not as a meal.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Saratoga is named #1 in the poll, Los Altos #3.
An estimated 8 billion hangers goes into landfills every year. That’s enough to fill 4.6 Empire State Buildings from basement to observation deck—every year.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
"It does feel a little better to help one or two hawks that might have hit a plane."
In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.
The run will raise money for educational scholarships for military families.
Are you part of the local food movement? Now is the time to catch your own crab.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
Police officers from around the state will honor their fallen furry friends at UC Davis on Wednesday.
The Menlo Park-based volunteer organization honors Atherton resident Ann Griffiths for her contributions.
Two Stanford students took off Tuesday for a 60-day bike ride to raise money for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
A middle school student from Menlo Park won the White House's Healthy Recipe Challenge.
A new study surveyed more than 1,100 Muslims living in the Bay Area.
Lending a helping hand to Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.
Police say repair work could take some time.
Crashes Presidential debate party to visibly oppose drone policy.