The lingering heat wave is making conditions miserable for firefighters. Air quality also suffering.
With Star Wars cast members on hand, Disneyland announced its largest ever single-themed expansion, a "Star Wars" themed kingdom.
We all can use these reminders when temps spike. (P.S. Do you know what breeds are prone to heatstroke?)
The thermometer will hit the century mark in some cities. Residents of one Southland community endured 108 degrees on Sunday!
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Temperatures across California will be blazing hot in the days ahead. We have your heat wave safety checklist to keep your loved ones safe.
Looking for a new career? The state offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great retirement program.
The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Starring Omar Sy (“Jurassic World”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Nymphomaniac”), “Samba” sways with a heartbeat.
Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.
Presentation at the Duarte Museum on Friday evening, August 7th
Renowned Chorus Seeks Musically Talented Middle- and High School-Age Boys with Changing or Changed Voices
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts 52nd Annual Celebrate the Arts Show featuring Monrovia's first ChalkFest!
A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.
Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings.
A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.
Tom Cruise’s superspy Ethan Hunt is back in “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.”
For the best Muay Thai Training in Pasadena, you have to come to Old Town Fight Club. They also offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, and More!
The next one will be an even bigger milestone.
A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
Special Olympics World Games and WM are teaming up to ensure that both athletes and their fans keep this year’s Games golden and green
Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.