Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
They Opened Their Home To Foster Kids For 30 Years. Now SMC Needs More Like Them
After decades caring for children with complex trauma, a beloved foster couple is retiring as the county searches for more families.
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Block Parties + Local Legends + Inclusive Playground
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
New Napa Nonprofit Puts Love For Daughter Behind Fund Offering $50K Grants
Napa nonprofits can seek up to $50,000 to support county residents with developmental disabilities this year.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Hundreds Of Newark Residents Find Friendship, Unity At Annual Block Party
The Newark Community Street Team welcomed more than 200 people to Nat Turner Park for one of its “Heal the Block” events.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
SRJC Students Turn Recycling Mistakes Into Gallery Art In Petaluma
Six students transformed unrecyclable materials into artwork exploring waste, consumption, and everyday environmental choices creatively.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Man Found Dead In Icy Sonoma County Waters Identified
A rescue swimmer brought a man found in a Sonoma County waterway ashore after authorities received a call about a possible rescue.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Wants Your Weirdest Broken Household Stuff
Volunteers will tackle broken bikes, lamps, appliances, furniture, and clothing for free in Healdsburg Saturday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
North Bay Vintners Give $85,000 To Wildfire Initiative
Napa Vintners announced a grant to help map private firefighting resources and fund strategic wildfire resilience work countywide.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Firefighters Attack Napa Fires Amid Growing Regional Threats
Firefighters quickly stopped a Napa Valley blaze as crews mobilize across California and neighboring Nevada.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Body Recovered From Frigid Coast Waterway By Rescue Swimmer In North Bay
Rescuers recovered the person Thursday morning, but authorities have not yet confirmed the person’s identity.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Jazz + Lottery Win + Biggest Veggie Contest
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Contra Costa Charities Team Up For Bocce
September tournament will raise money for meals, clothing, shelter support, and medical care.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Decorated Newark Teacher Inspires Her City: Immigration, Poetry And The Beatles
“We need empathy and kindness now more than ever.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
‘Girls On Fire’ In Bloomfield: Firefighter Training Camp Inspires New Generation
The first women to serve as firefighters in Bloomfield are now leading the way for the next generation of emergency responders.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg's Cinema Celebrates 1st Anniversary Of Fun, Quirky, Classic, And Edgy Films
True West Film Center will celebrate its first year in Healdsburg with a Sept. 25 fundraiser honoring acclaimed screenwriter Michael Tolkin.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Family, Dog Escape Home Attic Fire In Healdsburg
Flames from a Monday evening fire threatened living areas as residents and two dogs escaped.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Watch: Hikers Scale Cliff To Aid Injured Man In Sonoma County
Bystanders reach an stranded injured man before rescuers airlifted him from cliffs near a campground Saturday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Injured Berryessa Hiker Rescued By Napa Crews
Crews transported an injured woman by boat Sunday after she broke her leg near Lake Berryessa.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Beers + Church + Charity + School Supplies
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Music Venue Fights Food Insecurity With $20,000 Donation
Outpost in the Burbs boosted the Human Needs Food Pantry and Toni’s Kitchen with a pair of $10,000 donations.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Hundreds Of Kids Get Free School Supplies In Essex County
Tovah: “One of the most important parts of the Back 2 School Store is to create an environment where kids feel confident and empowered.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
After Years Of Fighting, A New Chapter For Napa's Contested 2,300 Acres
The renamed 2,300-acre preserve will welcome visitors in 2027 while protecting wildlife, watersheds, and rare native plants.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa College Approves Student Housing Awards For Stability
Foundation will provide $163,000 in rent assistance to 36 students living at River Trail Village this year.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Moraga Rib Throwdown Feast Fuels School Fundraising
Families, barbecue competitors, and local businesses will gather Saturday to support Moraga schools through friendly culinary competition.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: 100th Birthday + World Cup + Music + Veggies
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Thrifting For All Creatures Furry And Cute: Contra Costa Thrift Crawl Opens With Prizes, Cats
Joybound launches the East Bay Thrift Store Crawl with hidden prizes, adoptable cats, and nonprofit fundraising Saturday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Lost Dog Reunited By CHP With Grateful Owner
A wandering dog on the freeway is home safely after busy roadway rescue.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Bay Area Wildlife Center Seeks Lifesaving Animal Donations
Lindsay Wildlife Experience seeks food, supplies, and financial support to care for hundreds of injured raccoons annually.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Return Of Lazy Bear, Celebrating Milestone By Giving Bigger
The nonprofit marked its 30th anniversary by directing historic funding to two organizations serving LGBTQIA+ communities.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
River Rescue Saves Man Swept Over North Bay Dam
Bystanders and first responders helped save a man swept over Johnson's Beach dam.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Nonprofit Grows Fresh Veggies, Shares With Local Seniors
The Northeast Earth Coalition has been sharing its healthy bounty of vegetables with dozens of low-income seniors. Here’s how to help.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Trump Wants To Honor Teen Lifeguard After Dramatic Bay Area Beach Rescue
A witness captured video of the 16-year-old battling powerful surf to save a 10-year-old boy.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Watch: Teen Lifeguard Battles Pounding Surf To Save Boy From Drowning At Bay Area Beach
A witness captured the dramatic rescue as a 16-year-old lifeguard fought heavy surf to save a 10-year-old boy from drowning.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Transplants + Sisterhood + Hidden Gems
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
These Donations Saved Lives In Essex County: 8 Stories Of Selflessness
Parents gave kidneys to their kids. A teacher got the “greatest gift anyone can receive.” Strangers saved the lives of other strangers.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston, Wayne Women Find ‘Sisterhood’ Through Organ Donation
A nurse at Mountainside Medical Center volunteered to become a living kidney donor for someone she had never met.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Teen Raises Awareness For Organ Donation, Earns Scholarship
The Verona High School student has several experiences with organ donation in her personal life. She plans to study nursing.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Irvington Man Saved Lives With Organ Donation, Family And Friends Honor His Memory
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the U.S., Ricardo Francis was known for his hardworking ethics and love of family.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|News|
New Free Summer Picnic Event Launched By Wallingford Community Dinners
The organization is hosting a free picnic lunch for those in need of food or companionship, and the homebound. Volunteers are needed.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Cat Survives 30-Mile Ride Under Truck, Rescued From Highway 101 In Marin County
CHP officers stopped freeway traffic to rescue the 14-year-old cat, who escaped with only minor injuries.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
