Vanessa Castañeda, Patch Staff
- Menlo Park-Atherton, CA
Posting Activity
Newark, CA|News|
Whole Foods to Open in Fremont
The popular grocery store chain will come equipped with a juice and smoothie bar, smokehouse, bakery and tap room for beer.
Concord, CA|News|
Professor Says It's Time To Change School Foundations' Status
See which local educational non-profit in Concord had the most assets in 2012.
Concord, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Hiring Politicos
The Elections Division is hiring poll workers, especially bilingual ones.
Newark, CA|News|
Newark Unifed School District Elucidates Fiscal Health
Get a high-level overview of the state of Newark Unified School District’s fiscal health.
Concord, CA|News|
U.S. Forest Service Says Rim Fire Not Caused By Marijuana Farm
Identifies suspected catalyst.
Newark, CA|News|
South Asian Indians Targeted In IRS Scam
Callers demand victims to wire money immediately.
Newark, CA|News|
Police Release Photos of Snake Scam Artist
A woman suspected of impersonating city employees to burglarize homes was caught on video tape. Here are some freeze frames of her and the vehicle used.
Concord, CA|News|
Concord To Fence In Todos Santos Plaza
City spending about $199,000 to add arches and fencing to the downtown square.
Concord, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Firefighters Return From Battling Rim Fire
Battle to contain Rim Fire at Yosemite Park continues.
Newark, CA|News|
Update: Firefighters Douse Blaze at Bunker Elementary
The "vandal watch" trailer caught on fire.
Concord, CA|News|
Council Approves 'Safe Route To School' Funds
Concord will use money leftover from a pavement condition study to bolster the endeavor near Wren Elementary School.
Newark, CA|News|
Graham Elementary Principal To Shave Head
Principal Dunn promised to shear his locks if the school’s test scores improved. The school had the biggest API gain in Alameda County.
Concord, CA|News|
Do Kids in Concord Schools Feel Safe?
A new website compiles a massive amount of data looking at the mental and physical well-being of the state's youth. See how kids in your district compare.
Newark, CA|News|
Sprouts & Shudders: Spirit Store Open for Halloween
"Be afraid... be very afraid..." The Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more in Newark, tempting willing victims with a freakishly good coupon. Read on... if you dare.
Concord, CA|News|
Sprouts & Shudders: Spirit Store Open for Halloween
'Be afraid... be very afraid...' The Halloween store has opened its creaking doors once more in Concord, tempting willing victims with a freakishly good coupon. Read on... if you dare.
Concord, CA|News|
Should Cars Be Required to Stay Three Feet Away from a Bicycle?
If so, should the fine be greater than $35?
