Bay Area therapist explains the difference, and warns parents not to get talked into one when your child needs the other.
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?
Closure of portion near Millbrae and Burlingame begins Sunday -- tonight! -- at 9 p.m.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
John Deming Jr., 19, was shot dead in July. High-profile attorney Mark Geragos filed claim; Cyril Wecht conducted autopsy.
CHP retracted report that all lanes were open near Burlingame.
“Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for cheap employers.”
FlexTech Alliance will design and operate one of nine manufacturing institutes across U.S. and will focus on flexible hybrid electronics.
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!
The shutdown in both directions near Burlingame is due to a big-rig collision.
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.
Big-rig crash involved power lines. Closure will be for several hours, CHP said.
The individual was found during routine rounds.
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Police said a car hit a gas line and set off a fire at the shopping center on Wednesday afternoon.
Santa Clara County Vector Control will be Spraying Areas of San Jose and Santa Clara Tonight, Thursday, August 27th
Silicon Valley medical centers help deliver farm-fresh, affordable produce to underserved areas.
Celebrity dancer Burke will appear at two farewell events in September.
Brooks is not playing in weekend 49ers game.
The new service begins in May.
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 tissues.
Police report she drove into a strip mall and ruptured the gas line that triggered the Wednesday explosion and blaze.
Occupants of the building were evacuated.
Supervisors approved $1.3 million for the temporary facility, but some residents are not happy with one idea.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
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, Milpitas? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
The Board of Supervisors today passed a resolution against allowing "very unsafe" trains to travel through region's cities.