A day camp close to home or a sleep away extravaganza in Colorado? Here’s how to make summer camp an epic experience.
Spring Break is just weeks away..book now to lock-in deals.
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.
The drug corrects genetic autism symptoms in laboratory mice.
High tech is driving hiring in the Bay Area.
They'll design rockets capable of helping out in a natural disaster
Novato schools and the SF-Marin Food Bank will benefit from free, fresh produce
With the help of numerous organizations and individuals Jenny is no longer homeless
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.
Check out the best of Northern California’s Patch bloggers.
Marin’s Mission City ranks 11th in a national real estate research survey conducted by Movoto.com.
Read what your neighbors are writing.
Artist and builder Hil Hawken brings unexpected cheer, intrigue to San Rafael’s San Pablo Bay.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
San Francisco Giants Third Base Coach Tim Flannery was part of the team’s 2010 and 2012 World Series titles. He’s also a critically acclaimed recording artist who’ll perform in Marin County next month.
About 50 downtown merchants have pledged to donate a portion of their profits from sales during “Shop Local for Schools” to San Rafael schools.
Take a quiz created by The Atlantic and see how your civic knowledge measures up.
The nation's top award isn't just for military heroes. Plenty of regular folks get it for doing extraordinary things in a moment of crisis. Do you know someone?
Your donations can help Typhoon Haiyan victims. Collection bins are throughout Marin County.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Check out what Patch bloggers around the Bay have to say this week.
Benjamin Cranna of Fairfax completed his junior year at UC Santa Barbara competing on the lacrosse team earlier this year.
Rare blonde raccoons pups are cared for by a San Rafael urban wildlife rehabilitation center before being sent back into the wilderness.
The event was organized by the Make-a-Wish Foundation for Miles, a 5-year-old with leukemia.
Residents shared what they are doing to help with typhoon relief.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.