Give your kids a fun, hands-on learning experience at these L.A.-area historic sites.
Everyone has a list of top stories at year-end. Here's what Caltrans considers the biggest transportation news in Southern California.
The latest employment opportunities from Patch partner CareerBuilder.
With their remains found after nearly four years, family and friends can finally say goodbye.
The 60-year-old struck and killed while sleeping is officially identified as Kenneth Jackson, who has strong ties to San Clemente. Kourosh Keshmiri faces 15 years to life.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
UC Irvine joins other prominent universities in condemning an academic boycott of Israel endorsed by an association representing professors of American history and culture.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
New Year's Eve parties have to go fire-free, at least until it's officially 2014.
Called "king tides," they'll peak Wednesday, experts say.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
From an abused foster child headed to UC Berkeley, to health tips from the world's oldest person, to a 9-year-old computer whiz, these were Patch's most-read stories over the past year about inspiring people in Southern California.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Give your kids a fun, hands-on learning experience at these San Diego-area historic sites.
What's going on this week, holiday-themed.
SHERIFF'S BLOTTER: Students drink more than just milk at school and a transient finds a public place to take an afternoon snooze.
Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the home in the 26000 block of Pacato Drive in Mission Viejo at 3:28 a.m. The suspected drunken motorist has been arrested.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
If you celebrate too much, you'll have until 2:30 a.m. Wednesday to let the OCTA be your designated driver.
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER: Also, a worried boyfriend tries to help his girlfriend, an angry ex-husband tries to break in, and a group of suspicious men is searched by deputies.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Sea stars, also known as star fish, are natural predators. They feed on mussels and clams and other inter-tidal species.
You told us with your clicks which stories were the most compelling of the year. Can you guess what they are?
From a kidnapper's autopsy, to a couple's 17th child, to a brother-in-law's prophetic sermon, these 10 stories on Southern California Patch websites were the most read in 2013.
Here's what's playing at the Krikorian and in other theaters nearby this weekend, plus showtimes.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
But the holiday reporting period was shorter this year when compared to last year, the California Highway Patrol reported.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER: Also, a hotel guest goes berserk, a robber pulls a classic move and gets away with it, and a suspicious drunk man causes a ruckus.