I love Patch. I use energy produced by the people in our communities to fuel your hyper-local sites.
The good-bad-ugly of City government, student successes, trials and tribulations of police and fire, business highlights, small feats, and amazing people doing extraordinary things are the core of California Patch.
I am so excited and honored to have worked for California Patch sites as a Freelance Writer, then a Guest Editor, moving up to a full-time writer.
After analyzing U.S. Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer finance website, NerdWallet, has dubbed Marin County the Nation's 7th best county to be employed in. Here's why they say Marin tops 1800-other counties.
Inmate hand crews help keep Dixon clean, saving taxpayers serious cash, but some are uncomfortable having prisoners in their neighborhood. CAL-FIRE, CA Department of Corrections, as well as, City Manager Jim Lindley assure they are a safe, win-win.
Check out why the cops were in your neighborhood, and who got arrested this weekend. Here are the Dixon Police Department call logs for Oct 4., as well as, the Solano County Jail booking logs for this month so far.
The City of Mill Valley released their third-quarter priority projects update this week. Take a look at what has been completed, what's in the works, and projected dates of completions.
Wednesday is International Walk to School day, will you be joining the millions? Here are some Patch picks for the week ahead.
One local family is holding onto hope that their Western Health Advantage healthcare will cover their baby's open-heart surgery, after an insurance slip-up caused a claim denial — just days before Aria Schilling's procedure.
One local family is holding onto hope that their Western Health Advantage healthcare will cover their baby's open-heart surgery, after an insurance slip-up caused a claim denial — just days before Aria Schilling's procedure.
Whether it's exploring fine wines, or playing spaghetti bingo — there are plenty of things to do in and around Mill Valley this weekend. Check out these 5 weekend Patch picks.
Wednesday, October 9th is International Walk to School Day. Join several elected officials as they promote the importance of physical activity while reducing our footprint.
Don't miss the 21st annual Dixon Epicurean Fete Nov. 9.
As part of the transition to Common Core Standards, Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to upgrade the state's education standards. School board member elect, Caitlin O'Halloran, says new testing is a positive change.
After a long battle with a neurological disease and lymphoma, a young Dixon man, Devan Cox, passed away last week. The community can support his funeral fund by attending a Mary's Pizza Shack fundraiser Monday.
Marin CHP released their third quarter DUI statistics; one-third of citations have gone to drivers under the age of 21.
No, the baby in your stomach does not count as a a passenger in the car. And yes, you have to stop for school buses.
No, the baby in your stomach does not count as a a passenger in the car. And yes, you have to stop for school buses.
Start brainstorming homemade Halloween costumes now, rather than later.
Despite an FBI reward out for info that leads to his capture, the man police have dubbed the “cotton-ball bandit” because he wears knit hats allegedly robbed a Westamerica Bank in San Anselmo Thursday, this time wearing a different kind of hat.
