This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Roadways once park-like are now litter and graffiti-tainted messes. A quality of life issue for drivers who spend hours behind the wheel.
Local service provides books on cassette to people with special needs all over the country.
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.
October 5 at 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070
It will be wonderful when it's finished!
October 6 at 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070
September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070
September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070
September 15 at 7:00 p.m. Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Ave. Saratoga Ca. 95070
Residents are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit or carpool in an effort to reduce pollution.
Students who are looking for volunteer opportunities this school year have the opportunity to meet charities in need of helping hands.
Join us October 17th for a fundraiser dinner for the Community Alliance with Family Farmers
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
Saratoga Hindu Temple and SCCAA present a free lunch and screening of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret with director Keegan Kuhn
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
Check the routes if you plan to travel on the Labor Day holiday on Monday.
The 10-week training program is designed for landscape maintenance workers, landscape contractors, and professional gardeners.
Save the date and register: Sept. 19.
The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival is looking for a theme song. Win the contest, and you'll perform your ditty live! Deadline: Oct. 2.
Grandparents raising grandchildren were particularly vulnerable.
A Gourmet Celebration
Vancouver is an ideal location for a four-day weekend!
Alex Guarnaschelli adds Cabernet Sauvignon to the sauce. Plus, how to make refreshing Moscato-Watermelon Smash cocktails!
Sign-ups are underway, and there is a deadline. Support the American Cancer Society at an awesome event!
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
Peace, Love & Rescue!
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.