Newark, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Inspiring Athlete + Halloween Cocktails + Holiday Meals
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Good Deeds
Celebrating acts of kindness in communities across the country.
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Firefighter To Run Marathon To Support Families Of Fallen First Responders
The firefighter paramedic is raising money to assist families of officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Man Dies, Two Injured In Deadly Golden Gate Bridge Boat Wreck
Tragedy after disabled vessel and three passengers were stranded near Golden Gate Bridge this morning.
Angela Woodall and Albert Gregory , Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa 'Empty Bowls' Fills Hearts And Raises Record $40K For Housing Resources
Sunday fundraiser supports food access, hunger relief, housing resources, and pathways to stability for families.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
NJ Volunteers Deliver Rosh Hashanah Holiday Meals To Seniors, Holocaust Survivors
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ delivered meals and care packages to older adults and Holocaust survivors in North Jersey.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Baby Catch + Selfless Residents + Senior Breakfast
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|
Napa Chefs Fill Bowls To Fight Homelessness
"Empty Bowls" event supports Abode Services and South Napa Homeless Shelter with soup, ceramics, and community.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Prepare Yourself For Neighborly Love And Cultural Get Down Night Market Style In Contra Costa
Dancers, global flavors, and neighborly love planned to transform Todos Santos Plaza on Sept. 11.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Honors Local Family, ‘Selfless’ Resident With Awards
The Tice family and Daniel Bitecola III earned 2026 community service awards from Bloomfield.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Flight Attendant Catches Falling Baby–Then Gives Exhausted Mom A Break
“All is not lost in this turbulent time,” a traveler said, sharing a heartwarming photo taken aboard the New Jersey-to-Michigan flight.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Good News In Essex County: Sainthood + Lottery + Cops + Tennis
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Honors Victims, Responders At 9/11 Monument
Local first responders will read 9/11 victims names during a community gathering marking 25 years since the 2001 bombing in New York.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Alum's ‘Barrio Hollywood’ Opens Season In Spanish At Napa Valley College
NVC alumnus Andrés Agustín Barrera directs the Spanish-language production, with pay-what-you-can admission for all audiences.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Mobile Unit Serving Unhoused Residents Unveiled In Contra Costa
The city-funded vehicle will deliver meals and support Concord’s weekly Mobile Dignity Center for residents.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Paw-rade, Costumes, Furry Friend Adoptions Return To Downtown Walnut Creek
The 26th annual event brings live music, adoptable animals, a Paw-rade, and costume contest downtown.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
'Meet Your Street' Weekend Connects Sonoma County
Residents can host gatherings October 2-4 with flyers, signs, raffle prizes, and a supply kit.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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.
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
