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Everything was in motion for Afsha Wasi's April wedding, part of a 3-day affair to kick off her new life. Then the virus hit the Bay Area.
Everything was in motion for Afsha Wasi's April wedding, part of a 3-day affair to kick off her new life. Then the virus hit the Bay Area.
Goddess Of Hope statue oversees Bay Area; Fledgling duckling takes swim; Foxes chill in a backyard; Baby hummingbird, and more CA in photos.
Goddess Of Hope statue oversees Bay Area; Fledgling duckling takes swim; Foxes chill in a backyard; Baby hummingbird, and more CA in photos.
A retired FBI agent was arrested near his East Bay home for taking bribes and funneling information to an Armenian mob, prosecutors claim.
A retired FBI agent was arrested near his East Bay home for taking bribes and funneling information to an Armenian mob, prosecutors claim.
These eco-friendly products are better for your wallet and the environment. 🌎
From lunchboxes and compost buckets to bee's wrap and reusable shopping bags, these products are great for the planet.
The court is accepting new documents over fax and drop box filing, and will begin accepting documents sent by email.
The court is accepting new documents over fax and drop box filing, and will begin accepting documents sent by email.
It costs a lot to keep a university running, and students aren’t sure if they want to pay full tuition for classes taught remotely.
Private colleges have a lot of overhead and students don't want to pay full tuition for classes taught remotely. That combination could end some schools.
Faced with empty clinics and a cash crunch, independent physicians are worried about closing their doors or selling their private practices.
Doctors with private practices and small clinics across the state face a cash crunch from coronavirus restrictions. Many look to close or sell.
While most of the Bay Area is trending above national census participation rates, some ethnic groups are at risk of being undercounted.
While most of the Bay Area is trending above national census participation rates, some ethnic groups are at risk of being undercounted.
Foreseeing a lack of protective gear at her East Bay hospital early on in the coronavirus crisis, nurse Minfen Ding leapt into action.
Foreseeing a lack of protective gear at her East Bay hospital early on in the coronavirus crisis, nurse Minfen Ding leapt into action.
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
East Bay family opens hearts; pantry amid coronavirus; unique 100th birthday celebration; incredible rescue, and other nice NorCal news.
East Bay family opens hearts; pantry amid coronavirus; unique 100th birthday celebration; incredible rescue, and other nice NorCal news.
You don't need to worry about a toilet paper shortage — just switch to a bidet!
Who needs toilet paper when these bidets give you a cleaner, more-hygienic caboose?
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Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
Save the date for May 1st! (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
Saturday May 2, 2020: UPDATE:...
A California man said he found and rescued a woman who was trapped in a donation bin for 45 minutes, dangling by her arm. #PatchCalifornia
A man said he heard a woman's screams and found her dangling by the arm from a donation bin, where she had been stuck for 45 minutes.
The latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Alameda County as of Friday, April 24.
The latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in Alameda County as of Friday, April 24.
A San Diego federal judge this week blocked a state law requiring background checks for people purchasing ammunition, opining that it does little to keep ammunition out of the hands of criminals and infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens. #PatchCalifornia
The state's "new ammunition background check law misfires and the Second Amendment rights of California citizens have been gravely injured."
The state and FEMA are teaming up for a new program to deliver meals to seniors who may be vulnerable to the coronavirus.
The state and FEMA are teaming up for a new program to deliver meals to seniors who may be vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Nothing will get you through the weekend like this list of coming-of-age films including "Risky Business," "Legally Blonde" and more.
Nothing will get you through the weekend like this list of coming-of-age films including "Risky Business," "Legally Blonde" and more.
Park Districts across the Bay Area are asking visitors to cover their faces when within six feet of others.
Park Districts across the Bay Area are asking visitors to cover their faces when within six feet of others.
The East Bay Regional Park District still asks guests to maintain social distancing.
The East Bay Regional Park District still asks guests to maintain social distancing.
East Bay Community Energy teamed up with several businesses to raise money for Alameda County's food bank and meals-on-wheels program.
East Bay Community Energy teamed up with several businesses to raise money for Alameda County's food bank and meals-on-wheels program.
California needs thousands of contact tracers. But counties and cities are overwhelmed and understaffed.
California needs thousands of contact tracers. But counties and cities are overwhelmed and understaffed. "Woefully inadequate,” said one public health director.
Will feds bail out CA?
California jobless claims soar, Newsom faces tug of war over when to reopen economy. Counties scramble to trace coronavirus.
Here's what you need to know for the day:
- U.S. death toll crosses 50,000
- Lysol responds to Trump
- $480 billion aid package passed by House
Follow all the latest developments ⬇️
The latest developments on the new coronavirus from across the United States, including new death numbers and Lysol's sudden prominence.
The story spans both ends of California... #PatchCalifornia
Four months after her dog disappeared, triggering an expansive search, Emilie Talermo's dog was spotted hundreds of miles away.
We may be apart, but we don't have to be alone. Find out how mutual aid groups can help community members to connect safely.
Whether you feel lonely or want to safely support your neighbors, AARP has resources and volunteers to help with friendly phone calls.
The story spans both ends of California... #PatchCalifornia
Four months after her dog disappeared, triggering an expansive search, Emilie Talermo's dog was spotted hundreds of miles away.
Your neighbors are posting on Patch. Here's the latest. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
Alameda County has put together an interactive map for you to find food giveaways close to home. There are dozens of resources.
Alameda County has put together an interactive map for you to find food giveaways close to home. There are dozens of resources.
New cases and deaths continue to be reported in Alameda County.
New cases and deaths continue to be reported in Alameda County.
"He did not pass away alone. I was with him the whole time, during his final moments. I held his hand and told him it was going to be okay." (via Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
In an act of love, a nurse reached out to family of a man who died of coronavirus, to share his last moments: "He did not pass away alone."
"Please join us for the next Career Bytes event this Friday, April 24, 2020 from 1-2pm."
"Please join us for the next Career Bytes event this Friday, April 24, 2020 from 1-2pm."
An antiviral medication developed by a Silicon Valley biotech company got a measured endorsement this week as a potential treatment for the new coronavirus. #PatchCalifornia
Remdesivir, an experimental drug developed by Gilead Sciences, has shown promise as a potential COVID-19 treatment in clinical trials.
Awww, some serious cuteness here!
Awww, some serious cuteness here!
While a few parks, parking lots, and staging areas are closed, most of the 125,000 acres of parklands are open, along with hiking trails.
While a few parks, parking lots, and staging areas are closed, most of the 125,000 acres of parklands are open, along with hiking trails.
With contact tracing apps in the works, how much personal data are you willing to trade away for a return to life as it was before?
With contact tracing apps in-the-works, how much personal data are you willing to trade away for a return to life as it was before the pandemic?
One thing is clear: Public health officials are just beginning to grasp the scope of the spread of COVID-19 in California.
Newsom looks to ramp up testing, tracing and autopsies in battle against coronavirus. Potential app to track COVID-19 cases raises privacy concerns.
The projects are ongoing at four island schools.
The projects are ongoing at four island schools.
Do you find yourself driving faster right now? #PatchCalifornia
With an 87-percent increase in speeding violations over 100 mph, new messages are coming to 700 electronic freeway signs across California.
Fire departments are joining the Neighbors App by Ring to provide real-time updates and connect with their residents in new ways.
Local officials can post real-time safety information and engage directly with residents when it matters most.
A bird preens its beautiful plumage.
A bird preens its beautiful plumage.
101-year-old Rose fought back and sent the coronavirus packing. 💪 (via Sayville Patch)
The Long Island nursing home resident recovered after a two-week battle with COVID-19.
101-year-old Rose fought back and sent the coronavirus packing. 💪 (via Sayville Patch)
The Long Island nursing home resident recovered after a two-week battle with COVID-19.
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