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04/26/2025

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04/26/2025

Curb mining and stooping are hot in the freecycling movement. Patch asked readers to help write the etiquette as the trend evolves.

04/26/2025

The system will move ashore through Saturday, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and heavy snow to some parts of the state.

04/26/2025

Moms seem to intuitively know what their children need. We want to hear from readers about the best advice and wisdom their mothers shared.

04/26/2025

Buckle up, baby! No, Seriously — the children are behind the wheel now.

The new tracks feature realistic road scenarios, intersections, roundabouts, and even a car wash equipped with interactive bubble triggers.

04/25/2025

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04/25/2025

The collision was first reported by the California Highway Patrol at 3:01 p.m. on April 25, 2025.

04/25/2025

A top high school basketball player in CA and a USC recruit, Alijah Arenas, son of NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, emerged from a coma Friday morning following a Cybertruck crash.

Alijah Arenas, whose father is NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, has awakened from a coma with memory of the terrible Winnetka crash.

04/25/2025

It seems like just yesterday that the world watched these fuzzy little eaglets emerge from their shells and hunker down through a pounding spring snow storm! Now they are flapping their wings and learning to fly! Check it out! We only have a few short weeks before they take off!

Two eaglets, Sunny and Gizmo, born to Jackie and Shadow—Big Bear's favorite bald eagle pair—are spreading their wings this week.

04/25/2025

It's nice to be able to report a happy ending to a troubling story. Early this week, we shared video of a man viciously abusing a puppy, kicking her, hanging her and slamming her to the ground. Folks shared the video to help identify a suspect and rescue the dog. She's been rescued, and is expected to heal from her injuries. She's even starting to trust her caregivers.

"The good news is that she is expected to heal with time and care," Long Beach Animal Care Services officials told Patch.

04/25/2025

The Wall Street Journal ranked several Cal State campuses above elite private schools in the Golden State.

04/25/2025

Free snacks on Saturday!

The freebie is in celebration of National Pretzel Day.

04/25/2025

The freebie is in celebration of National Pretzel Day.

04/25/2025

California receives $2.4 billion for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs

04/25/2025

📣Parents, grandparents, family friends — got a student who makes you proud? Now’s the time to brag a little. Nominate them as a Patch Star Student and let the community celebrate their impact!🌟 (Sponsored)

From academics to athletics to service, we're celebrating students making a difference in their communities.

04/25/2025

In this year's state championship game, he became the region's first high school boys basketball player to reach 3,000 career points. A star USC recruit and the son of an NBA All-star, he is now reportedly in a coma following a terrible crash Thursday morning. His mother is asking for prayers.

Alijah Arenas, the son of NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was seriously injured early Thursday morning.

04/24/2025

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04/24/2025

Three San Mateo County students received awards worth $1,000-$10,000 that were sponsored by corporations or business organizations.