American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.
Visit the giraffes, penguins and hippos for free with your military ID.
1) Ask for help. It may take you a while to figure out what you need, but ask for it.
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!
Do you think Snapchat photos evaporate within seconds of delivery? Guess again – and that’s just one thing parents should be worried about.
San Mateo's School of Rock immerses young artists in music. sanmateo.schoolofrock.com Private lessons, Band rehearsals, Summer camps.
A new poll by the University of Michigan casts light on “oversharenting.”
Huge children's consignment sale with 50-90% off retail prices on baby and kids clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, books, puzzles and more!
Dr. Sarah Beekley reflects on her medical mission to the Mayan highlands.
A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.
Spend the Summer with Pinocchio
Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.
Kaiser Permanente leader brings books, caring to high-need school
Haven't treated the family lately to visits at Chabot Space & Science Center or The Tech Museum of Innovation? Do it! Congrats to both.
Looking for a getaway this weekend or for spring break? Check these beautiful photos.
The women scored a $7 million jackpot this time... after winning $466,000 back in 2011.
Volunteer team from KP Redwood City gets boost from Assembly member Mullin
The drug corrects genetic autism symptoms in laboratory mice.
Animal shelter officials say Zues' age and breed were contributing factors to the adoption delay.
The shelter aids more than 250 children and adults annually.
High tech is driving hiring in the Bay Area.
It's a boy! Local family is first birth at new Kaiser Redwood City hospital.
The nonprofit is also participating in #GivingTuesday.
Students Seek to Break School’s Guinness World Record While Setting a Positive Example for Bay Area Schools - You Can Help!
A Call for Nominations for Jewish Teen Volunteers in Your Area
The California Highway Patrol officer was grocery shopping when he noticed that something was wrong with the 5-year-old.
Five Bay Area chapter volunteers went to Hawaii to help.
31 Health Non-Profits Receive Funds
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.
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.
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.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
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Madeline Park's poetry book is available on Amazon; proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Peninsula Humane Society.
A Peninsula Humane Society employee and her family find room in their hearts -- and their home -- for dogs no one else wanted.