Do your kids like a fascinating mystery? Do you want them to learn about the scientific method? There's a book for that!
The parade begins at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Events aplenty on Sunday, too!
Can an alphabet book rock their world? Prepare to be amazed!
A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.
Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.
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.
More than 100 new toys collected.
Thousands of children are helped every year.
The holidays are busy, but blood donations are still needed.
All Funds Raised Benefit Special Olympics Northern California. Register today!
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.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Rachel Rolleri, 17, a student at Monte Vista High sings 'Stay' by Sugar Land.
Steve Tran will have to pay 25 percent federal tax on the Mega Millions lump sum, or about $43,450,000.
The Walnut Creek family had returned from a funeral in South Korea to find the pipes inside their home had burst while they were gone
The operation late last month was the first time a Northern California medical center has implanted this new defibrillator
A weekly round-up of some of the best blogs from Patch sites around the country.
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Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!
The event's goal is to raise $75,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Some shoppers can’t wait to fight the crowds on Friday so they get full on turkey and head to the mall on Thursday night.
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Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.
Apple, Samsung, LG…all of your favorite brands and must-have gadgets are on the Best Buy ad for Black Friday 2013.
The new bore opened shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, and will ease traffic congestion for the average 160,000 commuters who travel between Oakland and Orinda every day.
We know being a mom or dad is one of the most important jobs in the world. And really, is there anything closer to your heart than family?
Mountain Shadow Film Society hopes to show foreign, independent films in the wake of the demolition of the CineArts theater
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Miles has been fighting leukemia since he was 1 year old.