New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Pinole and Hercules parents already have in their homes.
Yes, there are pumpkin farms open this year with plenty of fun activities. Check our list and links!
It was scheduled to run May 14-17 but has already been called off.
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Pinole, Hercules and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Debra is no longer with us, but her daughter wants to honor her just the same.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Join us for the Granding Opening / Neighborhood Block Party at San Francisco's New Salesforce Transit Center Saturday 8/11/18
The Boys & Girls Club of Contra Costa lost $20,000 worth of items in the overnight burglary.
Two classes from a local elementary school visited.
There are three nearby locations offering lunch and other programs.
The recall affects 173,063 ProRIDE and Performance RIDE units all manufactured before June 9, 2015.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Routines as simple as "Taco Tuesdays" are key. And maybe let the kids Skype Grandma, Stanford child and family coordinator says.
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
The resources can help guide parents through juvenile law issues.
American children born into high-income families see far greater earnings over their lifetimes than children born into low-income homes.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.
The Alameda County Fair wraps up a groundbreaking season. Here are the staggering stats and highlights from the 17 days of Fair fun.
Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.
Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
Sunday is the longest day of the year. Here are some free (or cheap) things to do in the East Bay to take advantage of that extra daylight.
You and your spouse decided to get divorced, not your teen. Forget your divorce today, and let the day be what it should be - a celebration.
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.
Looking for a getaway this weekend or for spring break? Check these beautiful photos.
The lunches were distributed to homeless assistance organizations in the East Bay.
Get outside this Friday with free entry into parks.
The drive is underway through Oct. 10 for kids and families receiving services at the homeless nonprofit
The tournament honors Berkeley Police Captain Phil Doran. Reservation deadline for golf and social is September 2.
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.
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