Environment | California’s rattlesnake season begins: Some tips to avoid getting bitten By Kurt Snibbe April 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal...
Education | Fremont Union School District approves district zoning map for new trustee election system By Stephanie Lam April 26, 2024 at 4:47 a.m. The system will take effect during the district's November election, when two members term out.
Endorsements | Editorial: Bay Area school officials’ shameful tax-election manipulations By Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial April 24, 2024 at 12:36 p.m. Districts call May 7 special elections that depress turnout and then mislead voters with deceptive...
Endorsements | Editorial: Voters in Los Gatos-Saratoga high school district should reject parcel tax hike By Mercury News Editorial April 24, 2024 at 5:25 a.m. Special May 7 election for Measure A will depress turnout while deceptive ballot language hides...
Housing | Three-bedroom home in Saratoga sells for $2.9 million By Bay Area Home Report April 24, 2024 at 9:37 a.m. The spacious property located in the 18600 block of Ambleside Drive in Saratoga was sold...
Election | Tied again: Evan Low and Joe Simitian are back in a dead heat for second as congressional recount nears the end By Grace Hase April 24, 2024 at 11:35 a.m. The recount is expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Election | Congressional District 16 recount: 16 ballots being challenged in San Mateo County By Grace Hase April 24, 2024 at 4:07 a.m. In another twist that could shake up the results of the recount in the District...
Business | Saratoga Dry Cleaners to close after 40 years By Isha Trivedi April 23, 2024 at 7:44 a.m. Owners cite pandemic's financial impact.
Election | Joe Simitian leads Evan Low by one vote in preliminary recount results By Grace Hase April 23, 2024 at 5:06 a.m. The recount is expected to wrap up this week.
Local News | Saratoga Rotary Art Show’s impact is felt throughout South Bay By Dave Eshleman April 22, 2024 at 3:04 a.m. In its 65th year, event’s support of local nonprofits has ripple effect.