San Leandro, CA|News|
Step-By-Step Guide To Rooting Roses From A Master Gardener
Would you like to propagate a stellar performer, or a rose that you have been given? Follow these steps, including photos to guide you.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
California Cares
California Patch stories that focus on ways to help those in your community, and help raise awareness about individuals and organizations who provide valuable resources to those in need.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Rattlesnakes Drawn Out By Warm Weather — How To Avoid Their Bite
Should you run away after being bitten? Suck out the venom? No, to both questions. Read more tips.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|Neighbor News|
San Carlos Student Turns Pickleballs Into Puzzles
A Carlmont High School student has a clever way to prevent pickleballs from filling up landfills.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Judge Rules In Favor Of Alameda Food Bank Project
The city labeled a lawsuit to halt it "frivolous."
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
New Raley's Grant Program To Benefit Fremont Food Pantries
Local food banks and pantries are encouraged to apply for grants that start at $5,000.
Bea Karnes and Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
DoorDash Partners With Lake Elsinore, Menifee To Help Needy
Project DASH entails DoorDash drivers transporting groceries and other items from nonprofits to the homes of those who depend on donations.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
TVHS Girls Soccer Gives Back Through 'Path Of Honor' Service Project
About 50 student-athletes lent their artistic ability to repaint the names of veterans at the Path of Honor in the Temecula Duck Pond.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Traffic Stop Turns Into Tie Lesson
When a deputy found out that the driver he stopped was on the way to a job interview, he taught him how to properly knot his tie.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
End 2021 On A Good Note By Giving To These California Charities
Californians who want to help through charitable giving before the end of the year should consider these organizations.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Hundreds Of Needy Residents Line Up For Holiday Meals In RivCo
Hundreds of cars lined up at the drive-thru distribution, "each car filled with recipients carrying a unique story of their own."
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Toys For Tots 2021: How To Donate In Fremont
This year’s Toys for Tots campaigns are underway. Here’s how you can help make a Fremont child’s holiday special.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Castro Valley Nurse, Fiancé Win $30,000 Dream Napa Resort Wedding
Emilia Gonzalez's work as an infection control nurse inspired Joseph McCloud to nominate his bride-to-be for an all-expenses paid wedding.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Community Service Day: Sign Up Now
Help with the community food drive, or refresh parks, gardens and schools.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Library Receives $5K Grant
The grant will be used between now and December to help immigrants become integrated into the community.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Linens N Love Charity Founders Graduate To Next Chapter In OC
Linens N Love, developed by Placentia teen sisters, helps area homeless shelters, animal shelters & outreach centers in a sustainable way.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Laguna Beach Ocean Clean-Up Efforts Continue Across Orange County
In advance of World Ocean Day, several local marine and conservation groups will paddle offshore to collect trash lodged in the kelp beds.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Dining Room For The Needy Open In Walnut Creek
Loaves and Fishes opened the soup kitchen at Trinity Center this spring. All members of the community are welcome.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|Press Release|
Fremont Rental Assistance Program: Apply Now
The City of Fremont will distribute $7 million to residents who fell behind on their rent because of COVID layoffs or income reductions.
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Small Business Lands NASA Contract
HJ Science & Technology of San Leandro will develop new technology for the space agency.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Needs Volunteers This Weekend
An effort to end hunger in Walnut Creek is underway and the first group of helpers is needed this weekend.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Offered To Those With COVID-19 Vaccine
If you show your vaccination card, the free doughnut offer is good once per day. Here's the Fremont address for Krispy Kreme.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
Free Produce Giveaway Hosted By NoHo Home Alliance
Residents in need of fresh food to stock the fridges can stop by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church this weekend.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
New Affordable Housing Available In East Bay: List
Are you having trouble affording Fremont? Brand-new affordable apartments, homes, and townhomes are being built here in the East Bay.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Union City, CA|News|
Apply Now For $5,000 Union City Back Rent Program
Applications opened Monday and are due on March 29.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Free Pie For Helping Walnut Creek Shut-In Seniors
Pi Day is 3/14. Here's how you can score a free pie and help vulnerable seniors at the same time.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
San Mateo County Leaders Vouch For East Palo Alto Vaccine Equity
East Palo Alto has the lowest rate of vaccination in San Mateo County, with just over 11 percent of its 29,000 residents vaccinated so far.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Palo Alto Firefighters' Pet Project Saves The Day
After two young children lost pet hamsters in a garage fire, Palo Alto firefighters brought them a new guinea pig.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Girl Scout Troop Seeks Help With Donations
Troop 1942 is looking to support the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego and other local community organizations.
Eric He, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Police Issue Call For Kindness
Residents aren’t just being asked to follow traffic laws. They're also being asked to show consideration.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Peninsula Police Issue Call For Kindness
Residents aren’t just being asked to follow the laws. They're also being asked to show consideration.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Peninsula Couple Donates $80M To Palo Alto Hospital
The donation is the largest Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has ever received from individuals.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Helps More Struggling Businesses
The City of San Leandro releases almost a half-million dollars in CARES grants for businesses hit hard by coronavirus closures.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Lost San Leandro Pets Are Now Taken To Oakland, Not Fremont
The City of San Leandro has a new contract with East Bay SPCA, which also provides free food and veterinary care when needed.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Orinda Cancer Survivor: 'I Am Living My Best Life!'
Yoni Mayeri is an artist and cancer survivor. She says cancer gave her "a strong appreciation for the many gifts that I have in my life."
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Give Fremont Residents The Dignity Of A Sunday Supper
The Sunday Supper movement is catching on, but putting together a decent meal is a struggle for 216,000 people in Alameda County.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Feed Alameda Campaign Helps Local Restaurants, Residents
An online campaign has raised more than $20,000 to support the program, which will buy meals from restaurants and donate them to the needy.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Hungry Pleasanton Families Now Have 2 Free Food Bank Drive-Thrus
Alameda County Community Food Bank is managing two drive-thru food distribution sites in Tri-Valley, twice per week. Find out where to go.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Hungry Livermore Families Now Have 2 Free Food Bank Drive-Thrus
Alameda County Community Food Bank is managing two drive-thru food distribution sites in Tri-Valley, twice per week. Find out where to go.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Livermore Businesses Receive $5,000 CARES Grants
Nearly 2,000 Alameda County businesses received the grants, a lifeline as they struggle to survive coronavirus restrictions.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Businesses Receive $5,000 CARES Grants
Nearly 2,000 Alameda County businesses received the grants, a lifeline as they struggle to survive coronavirus restrictions.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff