The Geminids are the best meteor shower of the year in terms of frequency and intensity of shooting stars.
Two evening departures from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
MusicalMe, Inc./Music Together offers 45 minutes of peace, love and musical development with FREE music classes
Overall, service is restored to 97 percent of residents since storm outbreak.
Mud and rock slides have closed stretch between Monterey and San Luis Obispo.
Man behind "California Weather Blog" says we need many storms of this magnitude to replenish groundwater aquifers.
PG&E brought in crews from Washington, Oregon and Southern California to assist. But some residents are still in the dark.
Officials expect them to remain closed through next week.
In the South Bay, numbers are at 2,800, and 5,700 are in the Peninsula.
Watsonville Music Program Youth Chorus
Update your belongings inventory, and know what damage is covered and what is excluded. (Hint - Probably flooding.)
Encompass Community Services partnered with Homeless Services Center’s Rebele Family Shelter to construct a safe play space.
Plus info on if and when sandbags will be distributed.
Upcoming sessions set for Watsonville and Santa Cruz County areas.
The amount of extra waste generated during the holidays is astonishing.
Earlier this fall, a team performed an ambitious experiment to determine the extent of ocean water intrusion into underground freshwater.
The average gas price per gallon fell 26 cents to $2.99 in the Bay Area.
We have a video on how to fill sandbags quickly and where to check for power outage updates in your area.
Consider adopting a Yosemite National Park black bear or mountain lion, with help from the Sierra Club ...
Do you need a present for your kids who love Percy Jackson? There's a book for that!
The Monterey Bay area can expect 1 to 2 inches of rain.
Check your freezer for the lot number and "best by" date.
Find a licensed contractor or confirm that a contractor is licensed by checking this website.
Employees continue to rally for a minimum wage increase to $15.
Blinking electronic clocks?
City does not endorse any natural gas provider
Important reminders if you want to claim a tax deduction for a charitable gift.
It's baaaaaaack ... As Elf on the Shelf returns to homes in Watsonville, we offer some creative solutions for our Patch readers.
The Girl Scouts of America today announced the creation of the Digital Cookie platform for online cookie sales.
The day after Thanksgiving weekend is among the busiest of the year. But you do have other options ...
The sessions are this week in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
Travelers are urged to use caution while on the roads.
One girl's journey from war orphan to star ballerina
If you’re shopping for an internet protocol (IP) camera, look for security features that will help protect your privacy.
Seven ways you probably never dreamed of to prepare Thanksgiving leftovers.
He wants to build his sons a skateboard ramp and play area! The deadline is 9pm EST on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Wondering what to get this year for the little ones? Here are a few ideas.
Grab the kids and head out -- it starts tonight!
Here are some suggestions for dealing with those delicious, pesky leftovers. How about turkey and mushroom eggrolls? Mashed potato wreath?
About 30,000 green bean casseroles will appear on Thanksgiving dinner tables this week. Do you love it? Like it? Loathe it?