Students who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade will be four times more likely to drop out of high school.
Booze, pot, weird touching and bribery: Highlights of the #CNNDebate of Republican presidential candidates.
A Baykeeper scientist fears the plan could harm wildlife and pollute the Bay.
James Rainey Mason, 48, of San Carlos, allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of a woman.
The popular Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more. Find out how to get a discount on your spooky costume purchases.
The watch party is scheduled for 5 p.m. in the Moroney Room at the Dutch Goose, located at 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas.
David Lewis, 35, attacked a priest after the priest asked him to stop smoking and leave a Burlingame' church's grounds.
The two felonies against Mike Gordon, 55, are for brandishing a weapon and obstructing a peace officer in the performance of the his duty.
The nation’s largest integrated health plan and health care provider seeks to hire 354 more mental health professionals by the end of 2015
Niche.com website features rankings and stats on neighborhoods and cities in the U.S.
A group of Stanford students thought their project was gone forever. Two years later, they had jaw-dropping views of the Grand Canyon.
More than 1,600 ticketholders were scammed last season
The peninsula man was arrested in Ivanhoe in Tulare County.
To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.
Local service provides books on cassette to people with special needs all over the country.
Even though this was the 100th time Florine reached the top of the El Capitan, he has climbed the famous rock 160 times.
Trends in California come and go and according to recent polls, Trump may be one of them.
The all-black movie took the No. 1 spot over the weekend, beating out horror flick, 'The Visit.'
Color-coding can turn a confused mess of files into a manageable information system by providing a cue for immediate identification.
Historian Michael Svanevik offers intimate glimpses and vignettes of life inside the White House
Despite what recent studies may indicate, children are not doomed to suffer from the fears and traumas of their parents.
Thousands will turn out on September 19 to tidy up 1,200 miles of coastline
Indian Folklore to Come to Life at Menlo Park Event October 3
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
The Butte Fire started Wednesday, has burned more than 64,000 acres and is 10 percent contained
California job-seekers rejoice. Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.
The organic spinach is from a California company--organicgirl--and is currently limited in scope. Check the code and "use by" date.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.
Your guide to movies with theatrical release dates on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, 2015
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.
San Mateo and San Rafael police teamed up to make the arrests.
Flight 902 was turned around from its course shortly after taking off at the Frankfurt Airport in Germany.
The Rotary Club of Menlo Park is hosting Rotary Connects on Wednesday September 16th, 5:30 to 7:30pm pm at Galata Bistro.
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction. #NeverForget
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Wayne Bair has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his wife, 90-year-old Helena Marie Bair, and then stabbing himself.
Drivers are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit or carpool in an effort to reduce pollution.
'Is the agency trying to protect someone?' Mayor Jim Ruane said Wednesday.