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Carlos Francies, 30, a Contra Costa Co. Sheriff's deputy drowned in Lake Tahoe trying to rescue his friend.
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The deputy from Contra Costa Co. jumped into deep water at Lake Tahoe to try to save a person who was apparently drowning, officials said.
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This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!
Turf rebates up to $2,000 and $100 for toilet replacement per household.
An exhilarating family entertainment, 'Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME' comes to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Job Fair in Sacramento on August 18
Hashtag #RobinWilliams was trending on Twitter as fans and Hollywood miss the beloved actor and comedian.
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Pass the goat cheese, s'il vous plait, and watch your children enjoy a fun read.
Don't be fooled by people calling to have you arrested immediately because you owe taxes; it does not work that way.
"Boys" and "girls" signs and color indicators will be phased out in some departments, including the toy section.
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
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Getting more sleep improves academic performance, but is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
The #JerusalemFire was reported Sunday afternoon as a 100 acre blaze. Within hours it had roared through thousands of acres.
Temperatures across California will be blazing hot in the days ahead. We have your heat wave safety checklist to keep your loved ones safe.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Here are several questions all students should consider before applying for Early Decision to colleges and universities.
Looking for a new career? The state offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great retirement program.
The filmmakers of “Shaun the Sheep Movie” share the secret to Shaun’s universal appeal.
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Starring Omar Sy (“Jurassic World”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“Nymphomaniac”), “Samba” sways with a heartbeat.
Los Gatos-based Netflix set off a nationwide conversation Tuesday when it announced generous paid leave for new moms and dads.
Smith was picked up by the Santa Clara Police Department.
The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.
It's the state's first case since 2006.
There are about three times the complaints in comparison to the 1980s, yet roughly half the staff to handle the complaints.
And support via Twitter from France to our brave firefighters!
The so-called 'ghost guns' have no serial numbers and can be assembled using parts ordered online, with instructional videos on YouTube.
The plastic could stick to the cheese slice and cause choking.
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The 46 year old went missing in mid-July after he was last seen on a dirt-bike ride.
Participation in elections can be important factor in helping former offenders reintegrate into civil society, Secretary of State said.
For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.
A story with a fearless heroine, based on the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency!