Traveling This Labor Day Weekend? Tips for Taking Your Pet Along

Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.

Milpitas Chamber Business Breakfast

Join Milpitas Chamber of Commerce, City Leaders and the Business Community for breakfast.

Where, When and How to View 'The Great American Eclipse'

The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.

Which Two California Cities Ranked 'Unfriendliest' in State?

Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.

Sunday Smiles: Dirt-Biking Cait; Glowing Skates; Woman Needing Lung Transplant Meets Taylor Swift

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

Donations for Burned Dog; ATV Rider Killed in Collision With Horse; National Dog Day; Whale in Estuary: All in Calif.

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Picnic Like A Pro This Upcoming Labor Day

Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!

'Supermoon' to Glow in Saturday's Sky

What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.

Happy National Dog Day!

Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.

Picnic Like A Pro This Upcoming Labor Day

Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!

Where, When and How to View 'The Great American Eclipse'

The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.

JUST IN: Medical Emergency Causing Systemwide BART Delays

The incident is at the Embarcadero station.

For Your End-Of-Summer Gatherings: To-Die-For Fish Tacos

Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!

Tee It Up For A Great Cause In Silicon Valley: Children In Foster Care

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley hosting fundraiser tourney and auction in Los Gatos Aug. 31.

Sunday Smiles: Cute Dogs React To Quake; Shooting Stars; $42 Million Home for Sale

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

How To Post Your Event or Announcement on Milpitas Patch

Talk to your community for FREE via Patch.com.

WATCH: The 'Easiest Way' to Shuck Corn

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

Free Haircut For Blood, Platelet Donors In September!

Red Cross and Sports Clips are teaming up! Blood drives planned in Campbell, Los Altos, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill and San Jose.

Reservations Open For 'Farm to Table' Twilight Dinner at Filoli

Guest chefs from Left Bank restaurant in Menlo Park will prepare the special meal.

'Godzilla' El Nino Likely Means Wetter and Cooler Winter

Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.

Impressive Dessert: Grilled Pineapple With Wine Granita

It is a sweet, sour, hot and cold, delicious combination!

Record-Busting Heat On Sunday!

National Weather Service reports record-high temperatures throughout Bay Area.

BART Trains Briefly Delayed By Earthquake

A 4.0-magnitude quake struck the East Bay this morning.

Spare On: Monday Air Predicted As Unhealthy In Bay Area

“The Bay Area is experiencing serious air pollution due to the fires and smog.”

Sunday Smiles: Lost Wedding Ring Found in Sewer Line; Duckling Released into Wild; Good Neighbors

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

Smoke From Wildfires May Linger Until Monday

Smoke has drifted and is visible in East, North, South Bay counties and along the Peninsula -- a concern for those with breathing problems.

Drivers Catching a Break With Lower Gas Prices

Where's the cheapest gas in town? Use our map. How about $3.22 per gallon at Milpitas' Shell?

Smoke From Fires Not To Blame For Sunday's 'Spare The Air'

Smog is causing the Bay Area problem, agency said.

Just In Time For Tomato Season: Panzanella Salad Recipe!

Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!

Want More Art With Your BART?

Board approves "Art in Transit" program. Did you know 50 works of art already exist throughout the system?

How To Post Your Event or Announcement on Milpitas Patch

And how to stay on top of what's happening in your town with our free newsletter and breaking news alerts.

USGS August Evening Public Lecture In Menlo Park

These non-technical lectures are free and are intended for a general audience that may not be familiar with USGS science

Weekend Forecast: Which Day Will Have the Best Beach and Pool Weather?

Heat wave! Check the forecast here ...

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!

Registration Open For Upcoming Golf Tourney For Child Advocates Of Silicon Valley

Hit a hole-in-one and win a Dodge Challenger! The fundraising event is in Los Gatos at La Rinconada Country Club.

If You're Lousy At Packing Toiletries For Plane, Watch This Video

Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.

Your Travel Specialist On: Ashford Castle - An Irish Gem

Since opening under the new ownership, it has won many awards, including Best Luxury Hotel in 2014!

Perseid Meteor Shower To Peak This Week

Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.

Saturday Smiles: Teen Competes in National Horse Competition; Firefighters Sent to Help With Fires; Badger Back in Wild

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

Yay! Crews Complete I-280/880 Freeway Transitions

New connector. Better bike and pedestrian access. "Win-win," says Caltrans.