Kids Baseball Club helps Kaiser Permanente score on backpack campaign

MD's, Nurses at KP Redwood City get boost in back-to-school donations from San Carlos Lumberjacks

Your 'Birth Lottery' Determines Your American Dream? - New Study

American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.

You Tell Us, San Mateo: Should Minions Be Used to Sell Candy and Junk Food?

A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?

Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.

Free Admission to SF Zoo for Military, Vets on 4th of July

Visit the giraffes, penguins and hippos for free with your military ID.

Ten Things To Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed With Autism

1) Ask for help. It may take you a while to figure out what you need, but ask for it.

San Mateo County Father's Day Special: Think Your Dad is Super? Tell Us Why!

Is your dad wiser than an ancient Greek philosopher? Is he able to fix broken pipes with a single wrench? We want to hear his story!

50 Sexting/Texting Terms and 7 Snapchat Tips Every San Mateo Parent Should Know

Do you think Snapchat photos evaporate within seconds of delivery? Guess again – and that’s just one thing parents should be worried about.

These Kids Rock!

San Mateo's School of Rock immerses young artists in music. sanmateo.schoolofrock.com Private lessons, Band rehearsals, Summer camps.

What Half of Parents Are Doing That May Embarrass Their Kids

A new poll by the University of Michigan casts light on “oversharenting.”

Just Between Friends Baby, Kids and Maternity Consignment Sale

Huge children's consignment sale with 50-90% off retail prices on baby and kids clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, books, puzzles and more!

Kaiser Permanente MD comes full circle, aiding poor in Guatemala

Dr. Sarah Beekley reflects on her medical mission to the Mayan highlands.

4 Tips for Picking the Perfect Summer Camp for Kids

A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.

Musical Auditions for Ages 8-13

Spend the Summer with Pinocchio

Top 4 Destinations in California for Spring Break

Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.

Principal-for-a-Day: Kaiser Permanente promotes reading

Kaiser Permanente leader brings books, caring to high-need school

Two Bay Area Museums Named Finalists For Highest U.S. Honor For Museums and Libraries

Haven't treated the family lately to visits at Chabot Space & Science Center or The Tech Museum of Innovation? Do it! Congrats to both.

Love Waterfalls? California has 2 on This List of Top 5

Looking for a getaway this weekend or for spring break? Check these beautiful photos.

Two Bay Area Friends Split Lottery Jackpot... Again!

The women scored a $7 million jackpot this time... after winning $466,000 back in 2011.

California lawmaker gives hand to Kaiser Permanente MLK Day Volunteers

Volunteer team from KP Redwood City gets boost from Assembly member Mullin

Researchers: 100-Year-Old Drug Might Cure Autism

The drug corrects genetic autism symptoms in laboratory mice.

After Two Years of Waiting, This Once Lonely Shelter Dog Now Has a Home

Animal shelter officials say Zues' age and breed were contributing factors to the adoption delay.

Volunteers Spruce Up San Mateo Domestic Violence Shelter

The shelter aids more than 250 children and adults annually.

San Mateo County Unemployment Rate Drops

High tech is driving hiring in the Bay Area.

First birth brightens new Kaiser Permanente Redwood City hospital

It's a boy! Local family is first birth at new Kaiser Redwood City hospital.

Nonprofit Kids and Art Wins Award

The nonprofit is also participating in #GivingTuesday.

San Mateo High School Students Conduct Massive Holiday Food Drive

Students Seek to Break School’s Guinness World Record While Setting a Positive Example for Bay Area Schools - You Can Help!

Inspiring the Next Civic Generation: $36,000 Award for Jewish Teen Leaders

A Call for Nominations for Jewish Teen Volunteers in Your Area

This Quick-Thinking Off-Duty CHP Officer Helped Save a Boy's Life

The California Highway Patrol officer was grocery shopping when he noticed that something was wrong with the 5-year-old.

Two San Mateo Men Among Red Cross Volunteers Helping in Hawaii Relief Efforts

Five Bay Area chapter volunteers went to Hawaii to help.

Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Grants Nearly $1M in Silicon Valley

31 Health Non-Profits Receive Funds

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Best of Bay Area Blogs: Point Reyes, Thrift Shops and Waterwise Plants

Check out the best of Northern California’s Patch bloggers.

Peninsula Girl's Poetry Makes Learning California History Fun, Philanthropic

Madeline Park's poetry book is available on Amazon; proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Peninsula Humane Society.