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![In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal in a year. The threat usually begins in April and will decrease by September. In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal in a year. The threat usually begins in April and will decrease by September.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OCR-L-HIKING-0414-01.jpeg?w=138)
California’s rattlesnake season begins: Some tips to avoid getting bitten
In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal...
![The system will take effect during the district's November election, when two members term out. The system will take effect during the district's November election, when two members term out.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SJM-L-FIELDS-0226-4.jpg?w=140)
Fremont Union School District approves district zoning map for new trustee election system
The system will take effect during the district's November election, when two members term out.
![Districts call May 7 special elections that depress turnout and then mislead voters with deceptive ballot wording. Districts call May 7 special elections that depress turnout and then mislead voters with deceptive ballot wording.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SJM-L-AIELECTIONS-XX-5.jpg?w=132)
Editorial: Bay Area school officials’ shameful tax-election manipulations
Districts call May 7 special elections that depress turnout and then mislead voters with deceptive...
![Special May 7 election for Measure A will depress turnout while deceptive ballot language hides impact. Special May 7 election for Measure A will depress turnout while deceptive ballot language hides impact.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LGW-L-PARCELTAX-0209.png?w=140)
Editorial: Voters in Los Gatos-Saratoga high school district should reject parcel tax hike
Special May 7 election for Measure A will depress turnout while deceptive ballot language hides...
![Three-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $2.9 million Three-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $2.9 million](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24733740_2024-04-12_propmix_260012564_main.jpeg?w=140)
Three-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $2.9 million
The spacious property located in the 18600 block of Ambleside Drive in Saratoga was sold...
![The recount is expected to be finalized in the coming days. The recount is expected to be finalized in the coming days.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJM-L-C16RACE-0327.jpg?w=129)
Tied again: Evan Low and Joe Simitian are back in a dead heat for second as congressional recount nears the end
The recount is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
![In another twist that could shake up the results of the recount in the District 16 race even more, 16 ballots are being challenged in San Mateo County that were excluded from the original tally due to what has been described as a "simple oversight." In another twist that could shake up the results of the recount in the District 16 race even more, 16 ballots are being challenged in San Mateo County that were excluded from the original tally due to what has been described as a "simple oversight."](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SJM-L-VOTECOUNT-4.jpg?w=132)
Congressional District 16 recount: 16 ballots being challenged in San Mateo County
In another twist that could shake up the results of the recount in the District...
![Owners cite pandemic's financial impact. Owners cite pandemic's financial impact.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SAN-L-DRYCLEAN-0426.jpg?w=140)
Saratoga Dry Cleaners to close after 40 years
Owners cite pandemic's financial impact.
![The recount is expected to wrap up this week. The recount is expected to wrap up this week.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SJM-L-VOTECOUNT-7.jpg?w=132)
Joe Simitian leads Evan Low by one vote in preliminary recount results
The recount is expected to wrap up this week.
![In its 65th year, event’s support of local nonprofits has ripple effect. In its 65th year, event’s support of local nonprofits has ripple effect.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SAN-L-ROTOART-0426-1.jpg?w=132)
Saratoga Rotary Art Show’s impact is felt throughout South Bay
In its 65th year, event’s support of local nonprofits has ripple effect.