The order was prompted following an earlier slide near Interstate 680 and Gold Hill Road, just outside city limits.
New federal safety regulations for baby sleep products may affect what Benicia parents already have in their homes.
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.
A Vallejo daughter and stepdad are among three families in this short (but very sweet) film by Budweiser, "For The Fathers Who Stepped Up."
One in six children in America don’t have enough to eat. That includes more than 18,000 in Solano County.
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.
Teams from Vacaville, Dixon, Suisun City-Fairfield and Rio Vista were among the towns represented by young 4-H'ers.
The session is offered in Fairfield. Sounds EXTREMELY useful ...
Before your kids see the movie about Steve Jobs, don't you want them to have read the book?
The recall affects 173,063 ProRIDE and Performance RIDE units all manufactured before June 9, 2015.
To ease your family from lazy summer days into the new school year, here are a few tips from favorite bloggers.
Ummm ... rethink that, a Bay Area therapist advises. You're zapping your parental authority. And here's why.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
The tax deadline is months away. But saving paperwork now will save time--and money-- later.
Step right up and read this book filled with wonder, courage and a Lightbender ... sounds like magic is afoot! Keep 'em reading, Benicia ...
Routines as simple as "Taco Tuesdays" are key. And maybe let the kids Skype Grandma, Stanford child and family coordinator says.
Not just for couples anymore, now the resorts offer great experiences and bargains for all ages!
A can't-put-down read about murder and mayhem in our nation's capital. Keep 'em reading ...
Auditions for our winter production "Footloose" seek cast members ages 14 to 22.
Hey, batter batter .... your kids don't want to miss this one. Keep 'em reading, Benicia parents!
Pass the goat cheese, s'il vous plait, and watch your children enjoy a fun read.
When our children leave the nest, it is okay to grieve!
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?
This story has it all: games, puzzles and plenty of action to keep even the most finicky kid entertained.
This Patch reader thinks kids and teens are at risk for serious consequences of electronic- device addictions. 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.
This is my favorite book for young adults so far this year!
Perfect summer outing for the family with a realistic ecosystem, colorful birds, exotic plants and trees, plus a charming two-toed sloth!
A beautiful picture book that follows the evolution of one dessert over four centuries.
There is something for everyone this summer at Music Together of the North Bay and In Harmony Music.
Four Thursdays in July filled with fun for kids at the Concord shopping center.
Funny picture book teaches kids opposites and days of the week, too.
Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.
With classes on Explosives and the History of Henchmen, this is one school kids will not mind reading about over the summer.
This book is set during WW II and involves three different children, three amazing cliffhangers and a harmonica ... yes, a harmonica!
Parents! Are you about to launch a teen out of the nest into the wider world? These 7 essential questions will prep them for independence.
Funny characters, well-developed story and a mystery to be solved. Oh, and there's a cute dog named Mo!
New Stanford study shows that beginning readers who focus on letter-sound relationships are best wired for reading development.
It's a prank war! Will this sibling bond survive?
This hilarious book by Dave Barry will do just that.
Donors must be 17 and up, or 16 year olds can participate with signed permission. And ... the new Dare Devil Chaos Coaster OPENS TODAY!