Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
State historic parks, a fort and an adobe have their own unique story to tell as visitors gain insight into the past.
There were plenty of fascinating stories in 2013--some thrilling, some sad and some just shocking. Here are our picks for the year. Don't agree? Post your picks for "Top Stories" in the comments
Novato's Mayor Eric Lucan shares city news, events and meetings on the horizon, and on occasion a few spontaneous thoughts.
Authorities say the suspects broke into the home by smashing out a rear window.
The alleged serial bank robber made his second court appearance on Friday since being captured at the end of a wild chase earlier this month.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
Homes where wood burning is the only heat source are exempt from the ban.
Cosco Busan oil spill settlement funded the project.
Police recovered the loaded firearm from the suspect's waistband.
Michael Kazanjy, 29, was skiing when he was killed at a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Thursday.
Group hopes to gather donations of pet food, toys, treats and other supplies for its Special Human-Animal Relationships (SHARE) program.
The Christmas Eve robbery victim was hospitalized with severe head trauma.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
"We're not picking these days for the fun of it or anything, it completely has to do with the science behind air pollution," says spokesman
All year, bloggers have been sharing their personal stories and opinions on local issues on Patch. Take a look back over the most-read blog posts in 2013.
Better start shopping now, most after-Christmas sales end Jan. 1.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
From brazen home burglars to rich kids on Instagram and a little girl with a puffin, we reveal the Top 20 S.F. Bay Area Patch headlines of 2013.
Last year was a "nose to the grindstone," one psychic says, but 2014 will be "perky."
Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
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.
The rankings might surprise you.
Duckhorn claims Duck Commander is cheapening their brand, says TMZ.com.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
Kwanzaa begins today and ends Jan. 1.
The victim was hospitalized for severe head trauma.