The popular Oakland Zoo event includes costume contests (wear your costume to the zoo!), scavenger hunts and more.
Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Zoe Dorado is a student at Castro Valley High School.
Great Place To Work teamed up with Maven for the list, with 8 of the top 25 companies headquartered in the Bay Area.
The camp will be held from July 19 to Aug. 13. Sign up today for the limited slots!
The U.S. Social Security Administration has revealed 2020’s top names for babies born in California. See the top 10 boys and girls lists.
This year’s Gerber photo search comes with a $25,000 cash prize. The deadline to apply is Monday.
The girl ran away from home before Christmas and there has been no trace of her since.
Yes, there are pumpkin farms open this year with plenty of fun activities. Check our list and links!
The Primary School to work with Kaiser Permanente physicians and staff to design health programming at a no-cost preschool
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Castro Valley and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.
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.
Affordable family fun in air conditioning: a complete list of Regal Cinemas movie theaters offering $1 movies.
Sometimes, negative emotions get stuck in our mind, body, and heart. Lion's Breath is a fun way to let them go!
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.
We're about to get one more hour of daylight each evening. How will you spend it?
She was found at the side of a road, so malnourished and dehydrated that she could stand up to escape her rescuers.
Kids, teen and even adults can win cool prizes by taking part in the free summer program.
The Agenda covers the full range of education, health and child welfare state policy issues critical to California children’s well-being.
Future First Lady Melania Trump plans to take on the cause of ending cyberbullying. Here's what parents can do today.
A Make-A-Wish child chose something for the entire community to enjoy.
Take the kids to McDonald's for a free Egg McMuffin and more! Check for more details.
This adorable dog is named Dexter. He's looking for a new home where he can get lots of attention.
Need an excuse to go to the zoo, Castro Valley? Here's what's new!
Urban Adventure Camps summer is a unique summer day camp that takes daily trips to the Bay Area's best museums, activities, and attractions.
Celebrate the New Library Public Art in this final FREE workshop.
The recall affects 173,063 ProRIDE and Performance RIDE units all manufactured before June 9, 2015.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Routines as simple as "Taco Tuesdays" are key. And maybe let the kids Skype Grandma, Stanford child and family coordinator says.
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
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?
A Boy Scout Executive Committee voted to allow gay scout leaders. If ratified, troops would be able to determine their own policies.
The Alameda County Fair wraps up a groundbreaking season. Here are the staggering stats and highlights from the 17 days of Fair fun.
Fair offers FREE admission to everyone who brings two “request list” items. Read on for the full list.
We have the scoop on the Saturday 4th of July fireworks, plus a look ahead at what you can expect for the last week of the fair.
Get the kids out of the house and over to the bowling alley where they can bowl free every day all summer.
The fair runs through July 5. Scroll down to the bottom to see some of the fun at the fair this season.
We have a look ahead at a few of the highlights you can expect at the fair. Congratulations to the Patch readers who won our free tickets!
Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
Cardinali’s Family Concessions also won the food contest at the Alameda County Fair last year.
Sunday is the longest day of the year. Here are some free (or cheap) things to do in the East Bay to take advantage of that extra daylight.