Breaking: Contra Costa County fire officials believe the fire may have started in a PG&E transformer.
Sears; Nordstrom; Wells Fargo; Apria; are all hiring. Check out even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job!
Library needs volunteers to sort books
This article discusses the adult challenges that Middle school students face on a daily basis
This article discusses how parents need to adjust their parenting & teens must be responsible when they start High School
This article discusses issues parents may want to discuss with teens who are beginning high school
Breaking: The rate hikes beginning this week will total nearly 20 percent over the next two years.
Breaking: A point-in-time count conducted earlier this year showed a decrease in homeless in the county, but an increase in Central County.
This article discusses a new substance, Coco Loco, being used by teenagers
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the East Bay.
This article discusses the number of accidents and deaths that occur over the holiday weekend
Breaking: The California State Water Resources Control Board accused Aqua Science Engineers of over-billing.
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents in Pleasant Hill and across the East Bay.
Breaking: Police allege that in the latest incident, the suspect stole a purse from a Walnut Creek yoga studio.
This article describes that fathers and Sons Resist Therapy because they want to fit the stereotype of being a man
This article discusses the issues associated with bullying and the suicides that result from bullying
This article discusses how parents need to communicate with each other after a divorce
This article describes how teens are at risk for concussions and the problems after a head trauma
Breaking: The Bay Area is under a "Spare the Air" alert Thursday, with the worst air quality in the Eastern District and Santa Clara Valley.
This article discusses the fact it doesn't matter where you live. Teenage, boys have the highest suicide rate using guns
This article discusses the issues involved when parents need to trust their teenager's decisions
This is a volunteer job where you might help save someone’s life. You will be given the training and knowledge to prepare you for the task.
This article provides suggestions about what to do when a teenager dies
Did you know a mere 3 percent of the U.S. population donates blood? Help save a life, and book your appointment today!
Here are some statistics about what boys encounter as they grow up
Free Fun for the Whole Family - Summer Bike Challenge!
This article describes many of the issues that parents and teens are not aware of regarding texting and the trouble a teen can get into
Adolescents, teens, tweens, counseling, summer, depression, anxiety, counseling, psychotherapy, therapy, therapist
The value of therapy for grieving a loss
The 15-year-old died at the hospital, Antioch authorities said.
There are fireworks, parades and festivals aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day!
HomeGoods stores nationwide will be participating in the 16th annual “Help Families Fight Cancer” campaign benefiting the Jimmy Fund
This article describes how the amount of news reports teens experience about terrorism & violence is increasing the number of anxious teens
Breaking: Police say a bomb squad from a neighboring agency responded to destroy the device.
Breaking: The Harley-Davidson rider died Sunday on Highway 121, California Highway Patrol reported.
In 14 East Bay communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.
Stuck in a storm drain: "One of the harder things was, mom was wandering around very mad so we had to corral her and keep her away."
The selection includes a condo in a retirement community, suburban bliss and dream homes. Look what's available nearby!
This article describes how many teens feel unloved and how teens act out when they don't feel loved
This article discusses issues which will help parents improve communication with your children