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PG&E Offers $500,000 In College Scholarships
Follow the link to scholarship guidelines and applications. Each award is between $1,000 and $10,000.
Wild Animal Caught On Surveillance Camera In Alamo
Do you see it next to the post? Watch the video as seen on the Neighbors app and weigh-in — is it a coyote or a fox?
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Walnut Creek City Jobs: Up To $160,000 Per Year
Whether you're looking for a part-time job that pays up to $20 an hour, or a career switch to your dream position, apply now!
Job Openings At Tri-City Animal Services
Do you love working with animals, and with people who have a soft spot for pets? Take a look at these current openings.
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Junior Warriors Basketball Starts Soon In San Leandro
Have your kids been bored? It's time to get some exercise...games start Jan. 11.
New Hours Start Monday For Fremont Pet Licensing
The Tri-City Animal Shelter is making it easier for Fremont residents to license their pets in person.
Celebrity Homes: CA Real Estate Owned By Famous People
Many are now for sale, owned now or previously by movie stars, sports legends, and a noted rock musician.
Steve Young to join 49ers greats in Walnut Creek
49ers greats to celebrate the legacy of the franchise in a panel discussion to raise money for the Golden Heart Fund.
SMART Launches New Train Schedule, Expanded Service For 2020
A SMART train will now arrive every 32 minutes to each of the 12 SMART stations connecting Sonoma and Marin counties.
Top 19 California Stories Of 2019
Take a look back at some of the top stories across California over the past year.
19 Most Memorable CA Animal Stories Of 2019
Animals from across California made headlines in 2019. Patch has curated some of this year's most adorable and interesting stories.
Family With 10 Kids Visits San Ramon Doctor Who Delivered All
San Ramon Regional Medical Center officials said it's pretty remarkable that Dr. Emil Eyvazzadeh delivered all 10 Karleskind babies.
Rosa Parks, Erma Bombeck, Other Notables Converging In Pleasanton
Museum on Main has announced performers for the highly anticipated "2020 Ed Kinney Speaker Series An Afternoon or Evening With."
Blackhawk Museum To Open 'Into China' Gallery
The collection represents the art and culture of China through the centuries.
First 2020 Baby Born At Dominican In Santa Cruz: It's A Boy!
Little baby Pascal was born at 1:17 p.m. on New Year's Day to proud parents Abby and Shane of Santa Cruz.
Artificial Intelligence Takes Aim At Breast Cancer: Google Health
The AI system is capable of surpassing human experts in breast cancer prediction, and paves the way for clinical trials, researchers said.
First 2020 Baby Born At San Ramon Regional: It's A Boy!Dylan weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21.5 inches.
First 2020 Baby Celebrates Parents' Anniversary In Monterey Co.
"We didn't expect him until January 7th," the baby's mom said. "He's beautiful and we feel very blessed."
Crazy New Year's Day Surf In Santa Cruz County: 25-Foot Waves
Breaking waves exceeding 25 feet in some areas are forecast Wednesday.
Watsonville Fire Captain Returns Home After Hunting Accident
Watsonville Fire Department Captain Danny Lucas got a surprise homecoming.
Slain Danville Man Honored Through Annual Volunteerism Award
The first annual John H. Moore Volunteerism Award was recently handed out.
Parents Died From Cancer, So San Ramon Man Fights Back
Smoking was likely a contributing factor in his parents’ cancer diagnoses, so Jose Ramos works to educate the public and policymakers.
East Bay Hula-Hooper Goes With The Flow
Nancy Fleischauer leads an almost-every-week "Hoop and Flow Jam" session.
Half-Price Tickets For Winter Weekend Travel: Capitol Corridor
Here's how to claim your 50-percent discount on Amtrak Capitol Corridor train tickets.
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