Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Who's Hiring: Accounting Assistant, Math Tutor

Looking for a new career? Check out who's accepting applications in Marin County this week.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

PRANA PULSATIONS: THE YOGA OF BREATHWORK

10 Money Moments That Make You Grow Up

You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.

IT’S REIGNING CATS AND DOGS! Animal Rights: Advocates, Activists and Adversaries.

6 Tips On Evaluating Programs For Adult Students

Blondes Gone Wild, in Marin?

Rare blonde raccoons pups are cared for by a San Rafael urban wildlife rehabilitation center before being sent back into the wilderness.

San Rafael Firefighters Make Quick Work of Vegetation Blaze

A barbecue at an encampment likely sparked the blaze, authorities said.

SAMPLE SALE TO BENEFIT THE DRAKE FUND

The Black Friday Ninja’s Guide to Winning the Day

Where to find the best deals online and in town on the things you really want.

HELD OVER - Art by the Bay Weekend Gallery Fall Show - Dec 29th

Hospice Hodgepodge Holiday Boutiques

Hospice Hodgepodge Holiday Boutiques

Deal Alert: Students Get Free Year of Cell Service Through Sprint at Best Buy

The deal requires the purchase of an unsubsidized device but no contract.

Family, Friends, Food: Share Your Gratitude Today

Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.

The Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing vs. Dressing [SPONSORED]

What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.

Surfing, Web Cams Gone Wrong and Cash-Mobbed Flower Shops

Read what other Bay Area Patch bloggers are writing about.

Local Inbound Marketing Tip: How to Make Presentations That Pop

Have you had your fill of presentation that put you to sleep while you were giving them? Why not try something new?

Dangerous Game: Is Football too Dangerous for Kids?

Former NFL legend Brett Favre says he’d “be real leary” of letting his own son play football.

Week Ahead: A Homeward Bound Benefit, a Volleyball Playoff Match, and an Xbox Launch Event

Most of these events were curated from our events calendar. Click on a headline to learn more about an event.

Dig Out Those Umbrellas — Rain Expected Starting Monday Night

Political, Government & Public Safety Bloggers Wanted: Share Your Voice on Patch!

From police officers to firefighters, city managers to parks department directors and local politicians, Patch is home to bloggers from a huge variety of backgrounds. Join us and connect with your community today!

New Store in RedHill Center!

Soups Hearty Enough for a Main Course

We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.

Week in Review: San Rafael Bank Robbed at Gunpoint; City Manager Fined

A round-up of major news stories from the past week.

33 1/3 MILE SHOWCASE (EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY) W/ JUNKYARD ACADEMY, DAMON LE GALL BAND, THE GEL

Covered Communities - Workshop on Affordable Healthcare/Obamacare:

6 Gulf Coast Thanksgiving Fusion Recipes

Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Post-Graduate Degree Holders?

Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.

Bay Area Rapid Transit

Brockbank Cedes San Rafael City Council Race to Bushey Lang

The former councilman confirmed making a concession call to apparent winner Maribeth Bushey Lang.

Marin Ferry Commuters Hit with New Parking Fee

The Golden Gate Bridge Board approved a fee for Parking at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal

Asst Manager Position available at RoCo Dance in Fairfax

Holy Awesomeness! Streets of SF No Match for 'Batkid'

The event was organized by the Make-a-Wish Foundation for Miles, a 5-year-old with leukemia.

What Is A Hedge Fund? Part II

Tell Us About Your San Anselmo-Fairfax Business

Business owners and managers, answer the questions on this form and then hit submit. Use the scroll bar on the right of the form to make sure you fill it out completely.

Marin Supe Announces Reelection Bid

Adams survived a failed recall effort over the summer.

Best Blogs on Patch: 'The Woman Who Raised That Monster'

The Smart Spender's Thanksgiving Day Feast

Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.