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 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.
We asked. Bay Area Patch fans answered.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
We asked. Patch fans answered.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
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.
Local courthouses are gearing up for a slew of couples wishing to claim 11-12-13 as their wedding date.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
This year's event will honor the late Chef Josef Desimone, former Google chef and a supporter of the music education fundraiser.
The animal care organization is looking for donations.
The oddest news reports always come from the crime beat.
Three other Watsonville restaurants received honorable mentions from this year's Golden Carrot Awards.
Despite not having a university or being a big city, Watsonville is home to several Starbucks.
How many babies got your name the year you were born? Explore our database of California baby names from 1910 to 2012.
A plane crash is not a death sentence. Find out all the things you can do to walk away from the wreckage.
Who does the most to promote peace in Watsonville? Your nominee could win a big award on Aug. 6.
Gay marriage impacts parents, children, brothers, sisters, husbands and wives. Post a blog or tell us on our boards how it will affect you.
Watsonville residents shared the endearing, humorous and cautionary lessons their fathers taught them on Facebook this week.
The Police Activities League is hosting a fundraising BBQ on Saturday.
As Father's Day approaches, consider honoring the men most influential in your life by sharing their stories in Watsonville Patch.
Unfortunately, its prevalence also is on the rise.
Ideas for business development in the aftermath of the Measure T defeat.
Punchline: 'Talk about jobs that Americans don't want to do'.
Sightings of the 1,000-pound turtles have been on the rise in Monterey Bay.