Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City School District To Distribute Meals
Redwood City School District will distribute meals to children starting Jan. 6 through June 30.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|News|
Virginia Avenue Park Food Pantry Needs Donations Amid Pandemic
The Virginia Avenue Park Food Pantry needs your help this holiday season, city officials announced this week.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Agoura Hills Councilmember Sews 100 Masks For The Homeless
Councilmember Linda Northrup sewed and donated masks to Bundles of Kindness, a homeless nonprofit started by 14-year-old Rachael Rosenberg.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Stratford School Students Give Back Through Food, Toy Drives
Students at the private school donated 758 pounds of food to a local food bank before collecting toys for the San Francisco Fire Department.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Free Pizza For Teachers At Windsor, Cloverdale Mountain Mike's
Mountain Mike's Pizza locations in Windsor, Cloverdale and around the North Bay are giving a free carryout pizza to educators on Dec. 23.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Free Pizza For Teachers At Petaluma Mountain Mike's
Mountain Mike's Pizza locations in the North Bay, including in Petaluma, are giving a free carryout pizza to educators Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Free Pizza For Teachers At American Canyon Mountain Mike's
Mountain Mike's Pizza in American Canyon and around the North Bay are giving a free carryout pizza to educators Wednesday, Dec. 23.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|News|
Calabasas Nonprofit Spreads Holiday Cheer To Sick Children
Connecting A Caring Community donated hundreds of gifts to children at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Bloodhound K9 Finds Missing Mission Viejo Woman
Remi, Orange County Sheriff Department's Bloodhound, helped to reunite a missing woman with her family late Wednesday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Bob Baker Marionettes Featured At Santa Monica Pier (Photos)
Since 1963, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has pulled the strings on puppets. Now, you can see vintage puppets at the Santa Monica Pier.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Tara VanDerveer Gives Back After Making History
Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history Tuesday.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes: Holiday Care Packages For Seniors Available
The city of Rancho Palos Verdes is offering holiday care packages for seniors in need, organizers announced.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Deadline Extends For Elderly Family Housing In Marina Del Rey
Los Angeles County Development Authority extended the deadline for elderly family housing applicants in Marina del Rey.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
'Hella Happy Holiday Special' To Benefit Monument Crisis Center
The team from Concord Couch Concerts is putting on the livestreamed benefit event.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Palo Alto Girl, 10, Leads 'Italian Dinner Kit' Food Drive: Report
Tessa Berney is spending her free quarantine time prepping packages of Italian comfort food along with some love for local families in need.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Alameda County Firefighters Collecting Christmas Toys
You may drop off unwrapped toys at the fire station.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Castro Valley Cub Scouts Collect Toys For Needy Children
The Cub Scouts contributed the toys to the Alameda County Fire Department's program.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council To Host Holiday Drive
New bath towels, new men's & women's underwear and new socks are requested.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Gifts Handed Out To Star Boys & Girls Club Students In RSM
Cox Communications & the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley showered star students and their families with gifts handed out Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Livermore Kids In Need Get Holiday Gifts From Local 'Giving Tree'
Do you know a Tri-Valley child who deserves a little extra love this holiday season? Place them on Pleasanton's "Giving Tree."
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Camp Parks Firefighter And Marine Toy Drive This Weekend
Bring unwrapped toy donations to the drive-thru event this weekend.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Waitress Gets $1K+ Tip As Outdoor Dining Closes
The gift was made possible thanks to a local woman who participated in the "Venmo Challenge" to give back to workers in 2020.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Peninsula-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Silicon Valley-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Volunteers Needed For Hayward Food Giveaway
The food giveaway has been held weekly since April.
Alameda, CA|News|
Christmas Meals To-Go From Restaurant Benefits Alameda Shelter
The shelter is for abused and homeless women and children.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
NoHo Home Alliance Launches 'New Year, New Day' Campaign
The organization plans to open their doors to people experiencing homelessness on Friday, raising their total to three days a week.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Free Laptops Available For Disadvantaged In Newark
The program aims to help people find jobs through online workshops, job search, and more.
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Chargers And Pacific Premier Bank Donate Masks, Hygiene Kits
The Chargers and Pacific Premier Bank are launching Bolts Community Crew, designed to help Chargers fans volunteer in their communities.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
Mission Viejo Couple Serves Food, Care Packages At Daily's
Dan and Christie Forster are giving away loads of food and goodies to the homeless outside of Daily's Sport Grill this Thanksgiving.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Community Donates 200 Turkeys To Gilroy Charity: Report
Rocca’s Market General Manager Dan Keith helped coordinate the donation to the Gilroy-based St. Joseph’s Family Center, the report said.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Community Donates 200 Turkeys To South Bay Charity: Report
Rocca’s Market General Manager Dan Keith helped coordinate the donation to the Gilroy-based St. Joseph’s Family Center, the report said.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Port of Los Angeles Donates 2,000 Turkeys To Families In Need
The port and its police department joined CMA CGM Group, a shipping company, to donate thousands of turkeys and meals for the homeless.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
7K Cars Expected At 'We Give Thanks' Drive-Thru Event In OC
The 'We Give Thanks' partners will distribute turkeys, pies, and groceries to Orange County's needy residents amid coronavirus.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Reunites Homeless Man With Family
In March, he was living in a bus shelter. Now, he's housed and reconnecting with family.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Police Collecting Toys For Needy Families
You may drop off toys at any San Francisco Walgreens.
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Philanthropist Honored For Work
Donald Frazier received the Social Impact Award at the virtual East Bay Philanthropy Awards.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Cal State L.A. Offers Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Today
Attendees will also receive free grocery bags and dental care kits.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|News|
14-Year-Old Girl Creating Hundreds Of Homeless Care Packages
Rachael Rosenberg of Woodland Hills founded Bundles of Kindness, an organization providing well-stocked care packages for the unhoused.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
