Haven't treated the family lately to visits at Chabot Space & Science Center or The Tech Museum of Innovation? Do it! Congrats to both.
Looking for a getaway this weekend or for spring break? Check these beautiful photos.
The women scored a $7 million jackpot this time... after winning $466,000 back in 2011.
The drug corrects genetic autism symptoms in laboratory mice.
High tech is driving hiring in the Bay Area.
Paradise Foods annually contributes $100,000 to SchoolsRule-Marin.
Novato schools will benefit from free, fresh produce
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
On the giver's Twitter page, the description reads, "An anonymous social experiment for good."
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
The Make-A-Wish foundation is helping a young boy fulfill a dream, which includes vising a Novato gaming company.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Check out the best of Northern California’s Patch bloggers.
While researching documentary topics for their major semester project, Tam High film students discovered a little known, odd education practice at Ol' Mill School, circa 1960s — putting students in cardboard refrigerator boxes. (VIDEO)
Auld Lang Syne: Most know some of the words, few know all of the words, others hum along. Here is a look at the poem's history, along with the lyrics.
MUST SEE, local rock Hall of Fame musician, Carlos Santana, will soon re-enter the recording studio with former homeless bandmate after an emotional reunion this weekend in the East Bay.
Marin Comedy Show home for veteran comedians, amateurs
Read what your neighbors are writing.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The Schwartz family has raised $5,000 for a school library in Vietnam and are encouraging friends and neighbors to donate to charity instead of spending at the mall. “The holiday season is a time of giving, but how much impact do most gifts make?"
The organization that gives out one of the nation's top prizes is seeking nominations for its Citizens Honors award, given to ordinary folks who do extraordinary things in a moment of crisis. Do you know someone?
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.
The event was organized by the Make-a-Wish Foundation for Miles, a 5-year-old with leukemia.
Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
86,000 square feet of commercial space recently leased, although vacancy rate remains slightly higher than county average
Celebrating accomplishments this Saturday. Tickets still available
Last week, we asked readers to contribute the names of beloved veterans in their lives. Today, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served. Add the names of veterans you would like to honor in the comments section below.