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Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.
Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.
This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
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.
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!
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
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.
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.
The ground shook at 5:14 a.m. How strong was it at your house?
About two-thirds of the illness from pesticide exposure came from non-agricultural settings such as homes, gardens and golf courses.
The U.S. Postal Service has a number of tips to make sure your gifts arrive on time.
Most areas will experience three or four hours of rain as a result of the cold front’s initial Southern California foray.
Adding a little spice to an autumn favorite.
"Today we’re establishing a statewide, standard protocol requiring some level of quarantine for those at highest risk" -- Dr. Ron Chapman
The defect can cause the harness buckles on these seats to become difficult or impossible to unlatch.
I'm a mom of 5 children, 3 who are considered having special needs. Without sounding sanctimonious, I am blessed. Some don’t feel the same.
Halloween is less than a week away. If your kids don't have a costume, here are some ideas for things you can make at the last minute.
No. 2 helps parents steal back a few pieces at a time.
If the colored lenses aren't dispensed by an eye care professional, you could be risking injury, even blindness.
I tried to drink my pumpkin latte as the sun set, but I was sweating from the heat. BLOG
If this doesn't get you in the Halloween spirit, nothing will!
It appears a high school curriculum doesn’t account for a child loving sports and music, to my great despair and annoyance. BLOG
It's the second time in six months the Southland gets this treat.
The high temperatures will peak Saturday but stay hot through Tuesday. How hot? Find out.
The conversations aren’t touching the reality of the depression. The surface level talk isn’t getting under that bandaid. BLOG
How many of these places offering deals today can you hit up?
The Y Awards $20,000 to turn bright ideas into community service projects nationwide.
I see the headlines.. More torture, more beheadings of innocent journalists, tourists, American, British and French. BLOG.