Grandparents raising grandchildren were particularly vulnerable.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
These seven law enforcement officers are among many killed in the line of duty every year.
Take a look at the month gone by.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
This is the third whale killed by ship strikes this year.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch site
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Sustainable Fairfax launches a transportation initiative aimed at reducing the number of car trips we take per week.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
The dead whale is the latest of several that have turned up in the Bay Area, including three found on the shores of Pacifica since April.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
So far this year, there have been reports of six stranded whales in the Bay Area.
The El Niño weather pattern will likely bring less snow to the East Coast, say forecasters, and more precipitation to parched California.
Come out and enjoy the car-free street on Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax!
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Wine Country Celebration includes polo, cowgirls, carriages and more.
Acquisition near Fairfax and San Anselmo results in larger Bald Hill Preserve
The 4.0 earthquake hit the East Bay area on Monday morning.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
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The hashtag #RobinWilliams was trending on Twitter as fans and Hollywood remembered the beloved actor and comedian.
The bird was accidentally poisoned with pentobarbital from eating the carcass of an animal that was euthanized.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
Tiffany Rich’s bucket list includes new lungs and meeting the pop superstar. Listen to her touching request. #1989tourSantaClara
CHP officers helped saved a brood of last June, but one duckling was accidentally left behind.
Each animal featured is available for adoption.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
An Airport Police Honor Guard hand-delivered the album to the couple -- expecting a baby -- at their home in Modesto.
Simon Dominguez's team stopped the swim when they spotted a great white shark circling him.
Taking cue from Europe, the City is employing pee-repellent paint on its walls in a pilot program to deter people from peeing in the street.
We are not alone?