Los Altos Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

There was a major change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Santa Clara County.

How Reliable Is Your California Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Los Altos area and across CA serve their customers.

Peet's Coffee Closing Los Altos Shop, 2 Others On Peninsula

The shops will close their doors within the next week.

Bear Market May Require No Hibernation Of Wisdom

As a bear market comes close, investors need to stay nimble as the United States undergoes macroeconomic challenges looming large.

Minimum Wages Rising In Silicon Valley Cities Next Year

Many Silicon Valley cities are raising their minimum wages next year to $15, which falls quite short of making ends meet here.

Kid Friendly Pigtails & Crewcuts To Open In Los Altos

The salon is expected to open in December near the Trader Joe's on Homestead Road.

Los Altos Teen In Business To Save Elephants

At age 15, Angelina Lue runs Ivory Tees, which sells fashion accessories and shirts to benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

SJ Airport To Begin Flights To Carlsbad

California Pacific Airlines will launch the round-trip routes in November.

Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour: Tickets On Sale

Save the date, and enjoy an afternoon of exploring restored Eichlers and contemporary masterpieces.

Australia - Unique Adventures

Want to do something different and see a part of Australia few people go to

Los Altos Acupuncturist Accused Of Making Fraudulent Insurance Claims

Breaking: Santa Clara County prosecutors say the 53-year-old received about $12,000 in payments for more than 60 phantom treatments.

Manresa Bread Los Altos Announces New Spring Menu and Pre-Order For Easter

The last day to place an order for Easter Sunday pick-up at the Los Altos location of neighborhood bakery Manresa Bread is April 13.

Santa Clara County Whole Foods Markets To Donate Sales To Peninsula Open Space Trust

On April 5, five percent of sales from Whole Foods stores in Santa Clara County will be donated to the Peninsula Open Space Preserve Trust.

Google Overtakes Apple As World's Most Valuable Brand

Google's brand rating rose 24 percent in 2016, while Apple's fell 27 percent, according to a new Brand Finance report.

Goodbye Yahoo, Hello Altaba: Tech Company Changing Its Name

The company also says it'll part ways with CEO Marissa Mayer once a long-planned merger with Verizon goes through.

Mark Your Calendar: Celebrity-Judged Latke Competition Is Next Week!

Oshman Family JCC, the Jewish Network and Whole Foods Los Altos are the hosts. (Latke sampling, too!)

Don't Miss Out: Holiday Orders Underway at Manresa Bread in Los Altos

And new for this season: Apple Tart Tatin, Chocolate Ganache Tart, Pecan Pie and Brioche!

SF's 2nd Tallest Building: Groundbreaking Held Today on Oceanside Center

Planned as second tallest structure in San Francisco, the towers near Transbay Transit will house a high-end hotel, offices and condos.

Support Firefighters, Their Families On Dec. 7 At Whole Foods, Los Altos

Five percent of store sales that day go to the CDF Firefighters Benevolent Fund. And firefighters will be bagging groceries! Save the date.

Hummus Recall Leads To More Products Pulled For Possible Listeria

In Bay Area, convenience store sandwiches and veggie snack packs are on recall list

Bay Area Reports Steady To Strong 'Black Friday' Sales

And today is "Small Business Saturday." So if shopping or dining out today, remember to support local Los Altos establishments!

Volkswagen's $14.7 Billion Emission-Cheating Settlement Approved By Judge In SF

BREAKING: Those who bought or leased Volkswagens or Audis with 2-liter engines in the U.S. will see compensation.

Should Yelp Be Forced To Remove Defamatory Comments? CA Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Case

Bay Area attorney who got allegedly derogatory online review for services won in lower courts against Yelp and ex-client. Now Yelp appeals.

Some South Bay Businesses Listed Among Biggest Tax-Dodgers in California

The California State Board of Equalization says these taxpayers are among the 500 that owe the state more than $445 million in taxes.

Spirit Halloween Stores Opening Soon, Los Altos

The popular Halloween costume purveyor is also helping make hospitals less scary for kids and their families.

Local Habit Burger Grills Join 'No Kid Hungry' Campaign

Customers who donate $2 or more to the charity will receive a coupon for a free charburger with cheese!

Fill 'Er Up! Abundant Supplies Lead To Cheaper Gas Prices In Los Altos, Statewide

Click here to see the price finder for the lowest per-gallon prices near you!

When Bieber And Beyonce Stay In Los Altos Hills, There Is No Bellhop

Justin Bieber and Beyonce reportedly have a favorite location in Los Altos Hills at which they hide out when in the Bay Area.

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Los Altos, Bay Area

And they may stay down through spring, analysts say. Click here to see our low-price finder!

Order's Up! Main Street Cafe Closing In Los Altos

"An exciting new restaurant concept to add to our downtown’s vitality" will take its place in Los Altos, according to Paul and Liz Nyberg.

10 Businesses Patch Readers Want to See in Los Altos

We asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Los Altos.

Congratulations Los Altos! Priceless!

A new report says the lowest credit card debts in the nation are owned by Bay Area residents having high-tech firms near or in their towns.

Los Altos Drivers Paying Lower Gas Prices This Holiday Season

The average price in California is down 29 cents from a year ago, according to AAA Northern California officials.

Regulators Approve Sale of Los Altos Hills Hospital Chain with Stiff Conditions

The conditions imposed would require the buyer to maintain three Bay Area hospitals as acute care hospitals for at least 10 years.

Gas Prices Falling Near Los Altos As Holiday Season Arrives

One expert says prices could drop by as much as 10 cents per gallon by the end of the year.

Parliamentary Debate and Extemporaneous Speech Class

At Young Genius, Bay Area Debate Academy 14375 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA

Report: Calif. Businesses Booming, Unemployment to Drop

Economists noted that most areas of the state have recovered the jobs that were lost during the recession, leading to a demand for workers.

Forbes 400: California Dominates List of Billionaires

The 2015 list has just been released. Silicon Valley Tech Titans populate the top, but other industries created super wealth.

Latest Facebook Privacy Hoaxes Aren't True -- Or New

Don’t fall for either of these.

Whole Foods Slashing 1,500 Jobs While Opening New Stores

The company says it will use the savings to lower prices and enhance technology in existing stores.