Castro Valley, CA|News|
Comet Soars High Above Castro Valley: Photo Of The Day
Look in the center of the sky to see the comet.

Look in the center of the sky to see the comet.

The photographer, Blanca Chavez, could hear their distinctive honking as they flew in the distance.
The end of a work day for local Biotech companies.
Did you notice how bright the moon has been over the past several nights?
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Pat Moore took this lovely photo.
A sailboat is anchored off Oyster Point.
This photo was snapped Monday evening from Vargas Plateau Regional Park.
Stanly Lane Pumpkin Patch has been a Napa Valley tradition for over 40 years.
The venue just east of Petaluma is one of many pumpkin patches this year around Sonoma County and the North Bay.
These lovely roses reveal multiple colors, like a sunset.
The day ends in Sacramento with a gentle glow on the horizon.
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
High school senior Christine Chang snapped this photo.
While the moon frequently dominates the night sky, the remnants of Monday's sunset took center attention.
Regardless of the weather, Central Park and Lake Elizabeth are always lovely.
Liz Whitt baked a big bowl of cookies after harvesting her persimmons.
A nice piece of fruit has this squirrel's undivided attention.
This small park is a short walk from the capitol building.
The pampas grass and tree branch beautifully frame the sky, hills, and lake.
The Pacific Ocean looks perfectly calm beyond San Francisco, on a warm October evening.
The dawn of a new week in Sacramento.
How hot was it? It was so hot that the tomatoes got sunburned!
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
The pine tree is a beautiful focal point, with the lake and hills in the background.
Joan Snider shares photos from close to home and beyond.
A sunny beach day with no crowds. Perfection.
The park includes miles of hiking and biking trails.
A child enjoys the cliffside view of Half Moon Bay.
Lake Tahoe is the third deepest lake in North America and the 10th deepest in the world.
Marce Weber shared photos of egrets and the sunset.
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
Read the list of ingredients in Liz Whitt's homemade soup.
Wednesday's sunset was worth a prolonged pause.
This is the payoff for gardening!
This pretty annual will self-seed.
Autumn leaves sit in this puddle as the water's surface reflects the sky and surrounding landscaping.
This photo was taken earlier this summer.