Vote online for Phoebe Collver-Freeland, 16, of Fremont. Voting ends July 28.
Which of the nine counties had the lowest rate? The answer may surprise you.
The East Bay was steamy over the weekend. What will the weather be like in Union City for the rest of the week? We have your forecast.
The products recalled for possible plastic contamination were sold throughout Northern California.
New building codes in Berkeley following balcony collapse; police chase; fires likely caused by construction and squatters; fatal crashes
Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Yes, it's true. Some things are cheaper in California.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)
Starring Paul Rudd, the comics-based superhero movie glistens with a heart of gold.
Who is most at risk of drowning? Following an alarming number of tragic drownings in California, we have tips to keep your loved ones safe.
July is National Ice Cream Month, and this Sunday is National Ice Cream Day.
Local California schools in the Fremont, Hayward, Newark, and Alameda districts win cash grants
Have the allegations soured wine drinkers on California's $24.6 billion industry?
The chicken products have been linked to several cases of salmonella.
APR can be helpful to compare mortgage loan offers. But it is not the only factor to consider when determining which mortgage is optimal.
Police say he was trying to lure a teen into his vehicle.
The drones are endangering lives and homes, according to fire managers frustrated by the unauthorized flights.
“Those neighborhoods with the least equity or highest loan-to-value ratios tend to also be the most volatile.”
The new president is a trustee covering Area 4 which includes West Dublin, San Leandro, and Castro Valley.
Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.
Officials say $25,665 in U.S. currency and 672 marijuana plants were seized during the search of a warehouse on Blacow Road.
Blue Gingko; Premium Outlets; Old Navy, Petco are all hiring. Even more jobs at the Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
The suit asks that protective netting be erected to protect spectators at all major and minor league ballparks. What do you think?
The improvements to Casa Verde Park are made possible due to a $250,000 grant awarded to Union City.
Victims now can break residential leases without filing police reports or restraining orders.
A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.
All eyes were on Union City as Mighty4 Arts Foundation brought the world of Hip Hop culture and local organizations together on June 27th.
California now has the highest gas prices in the nation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to get in touch with Corsolini at (510) 293-7149.
The two stepped in to help when a suspect allegedly tried to pick the pocket of an 85-year-old man shopping at a Union City Safeway store.
The legislation was proposed after a North Bay woman and five Irish students were killed in June following the Berkeley balcony collapse.
The Red Cross says blood supplies drop dramatically during the summer months. Find out how you can help.
The Sig-alert was cancelled at 11:27 p.m.
The warning is specific to the Sequoia and 4-Runner models.
Donate blood at selected blood drives and get one free ticket to any U.S. Cedar Fair theme park.
Law students from Stanford offer analysis on the issue if voters do approve ballot measures in 2016.
Details emerge in fatal officer-involved shooting; live tank round prompts evacuations; fires in homes and on hillsides; Ken Stabler dies
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.