The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, Newark?
Deputy drowns during rescue attempt; students injured in school bus crash; SUV lands on sidewalk near BART; $10 back to school haircuts
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
Taylor Swift fan needs new lungs; lightning strikes; Coast Guard Cutter's huge coke bust; kidnapper released; cheese recall
Don't be fooled by people calling to have you arrested immediately because you owe taxes; it does not work that way.
Year-round social services will continue to operate at the temporary site.
The only tutorial you will ever need.
The two Magellenic penguin chicks were born in May. Zoo visit could be fun summer outing with the kids.
Slain officer laid to rest; mystery of giant missing statue; 'corpse flower' blooms; fires; new charges for Pier 14 homicide suspect.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
The average household income for the top 5 percent earners are 31.5 times greater than that of the bottom 20 percent in the Bay Area.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated and keep physically demanding activities to the early morning hours. Check the full forecast here.
It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
Police officer fatally shot during traffic stop; quakes; fires; man fatally struck by locomotive; would-be car thieves thwarted; worst roads
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.
We are not alone?
When, where and how to view what could be the brightest show of the year.
Another transit option to get to SF from East Bay Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 5-7 will be the ferry, which is adding additional service.
AC Transit wants your two cents. You have until the end of the month to comment on the service expansion plan.
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Fremont rattled nerves in the East Bay early this morning.
The ground shook at 2:41 a.m. How strong was it at your house?
Vote online for Phoebe Collver-Freeland, 16, of Fremont. Voting ends July 28.
The East Bay was steamy over the weekend. What will the weather be like in Newark for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
New building codes in Berkeley following balcony collapse; police chase; fires likely caused by construction and squatters; fatal crashes
Yes, it's true. Some things are cheaper in California.