Occasional heavy showers today are possible, but they won’t last long. Send your amazing rain photos to autumn.johnson@patch.com.
The cheapest gas prices in the Bay Area are right here in the East Bay.
Hundreds of opponents attended the hearing and held a rally on the capitol steps.
No layoffs are planned. The county will juggle money to balance the budget.
Leonard Paz was missing last night from the Newpark Mall area.
Police officials say the suspect snagged two Samsung Galaxy phones and fled the scene.
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Anyone who finds Leonard Paz is asked to call 911.
Service was restored as of about 1:40 p.m.
A fire at a power substation has caused an equipment problem, according to BART officials.
An East Bay Foundation gave the award to First 5 Contra Costa and First 5 Alameda County.
The smoked salmon was sold under six different labels. Check brands, codes and dates.
The aging system will be shut down 24 hours a day for a total of five days.
The Make-A-Wish effort for the tiny cancer patient turned SF into Gotham City. Watch this awesome new film's trailer.
California will likely enjoy a period of modest employment growth as the federal reserve begins tightening in the fall, forecast says.
The tentative agreement will affect 30,000 unionized employees in Northern California.
The calendar doesn't say summer, but the thermometer does. Plan ahead to keep everyone safe!
Toddler found following alleged abduction; investigation of sex toy selfie homework; parking space dispute; fatal plane crash; Kaiser hiring
Computer models point to a powerful El Nino, offering hope for our drought parched state.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from East Bay Patch sites and around the Bay Area.
Watching your waistline for summer, Newark? The Center for Science in the Public Interest released its annual Extreme Eating Awards.
Officials want residents to be aware that sounds of simulated gunfire may be heard at the school.
The new film 'San Andreas' has residents checking supplies and buying new preparedness kits.
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!
Citing California's economic might and progressivism, initiative backers want the state to achieve nationhood ... or something close to it.
Union City Police officials say witnesses stepped in to help the 85-year-old man struggling to retrieve his wallet.
Large Community Yard Sale in Newark at the Bunker Elementary parking lot on Saturday, June 6th from 8 am to 2 pm
Berkeley Farms has a fleet of 118 trucks that travel an average of 450,000 miles per month.
An online survey seeks public input on the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit priorities.
The Golden State Warriors play game 1 of the NBA playoffs on Thursday at 6 p.m. #DubNation #Warriors #WarriorsGround
Newark Symphonic Winds Free Summer Concert - June 6 starting at 7:00 PM in the Newark Memorial High School Theatre
The California Legislature is trying to snuff out smoking by targeting the age group where most smoking begins.
"...You helped me become a better person maybe without you even knowing.”
The Giants won the World Series in October with a 3-2 Game 7 victory over the Kansas City Royals in 2014. #SFGiants
Not a doctor, nurse or other medical professional? There are jobs available from blue collar to the executive suite. And great benefits.
Scholarships Honor former Salt Company Engineer
An Innovative Take on Fresh Meals Delivered From Farm to Front Door
The screenings will be held tonight and include preventative health care measures.
Oakland is in the Top 10 nationally for Best Cities for Baseball. Go A's! Go Bears!
An East Bay psychotherapist says society's negative view of mental illness impacts the treatment that patients and families receive.