Saratoga Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Santa Clara County is lower than the California average.

Santa Clara County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Saratoga area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Unemployment Improves In Saratoga Area: Feds

Santa Clara County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

The Digital Divide: How Saratoga Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Taxes In Santa Clara County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Santa Clara County neighbors.

Oriental Fruit Fly Detected, To Be Treated In Saratoga

Starting Tuesday, the state will treat a 4.5-mile radius in Saratoga from the menacing pest that may infest 230 different types of produce.

Measure B Legal Win Clears Path For Santa Clara Co. Road Fixes

The Santa Clara VTA began issuing checks to local governments when a lawsuit challenging the roads initiative failed.

Critical Shortage Of Election Poll Workers In Saratoga, County

The county needs another 1400 workers, who'll each earn up to $200. Being bilingual is a plus.

Saratoga Surgeon Sentenced To Prison For Health Care Fraud

The surgeon's wife was also convicted in the scheme.

Volunteer Opportunity: Serve On Santa Clara Co. Civil Grand Jury

Applicants are sought by Santa Clara County Superior Court for its 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury.

County of Santa Clara Offers New Partial Payment Program for Property Tax Installments, Starting Nov. 1, Workshops Nov. 1 & 3

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Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies to Wear Body Cameras

BREAKING: The Board of Supervisors' unanimous vote means that an estimated 1,142 officers will eventually wear the cameras.

Bay Area Lawmakers Hill and Low Co-Sponsor Drugged Driving Bill

BREAKING: Senate Bill 65 would explicitly outlaw marijuana use while driving.

Saratoga City Council Chooses New Mayor, Vice Mayor

Also: re-elected Council members took a new oath of office.

Interested In Attending 58th Presidential Inauguration In Washington D.C., Saratoga?

Congresswoman Eshoo holding lottery for 18th Congressional District residents for tickets to January swearing-in ceremony. Details here ...

Water Board OKs Grants For 11 Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects

That means more than $52,000 for the Friends of the Stevens Creek Trail, among other projects​

Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County Awards Local Leaders

Saratoga is invited to attend the Child Abuse Council Symposium on April 1. The event will address trending issues in child welfare.

Saratoga Resident Charged In Elephant Ivory Scheme

Federal authorities say a Saratoga man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an alleged international elephant ivory trafficking scheme.

Passport Backlog: Renew Your Passports Now, Saratoga!

The U.S. State Department is expecting an influx of passport renewals soon, which could create lengthy delays.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

UPDATED: Crab Season Delayed Due To Toxic Algae Bloom

California Fish and Game Commission voted to delay the season in an emergency meeting after health officials warn against eating local crabs

New Road Rage Law Protects Bicyclists, Pedestrians, Equestrians

County supervisors passed the ordinance at their meeting Tuesday.

County Prosecutors Force Settlement From Online Company

The California-based company will pay millions because of its lack of online disclosures.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.

Two From Bay Area to Hear Pope in Person Thursday

Others from the Bay Area will be watching from here.

Saratoga Lawyer Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

He's accused of conspiring to defraud investors of more than $1 million.

County Rips Up Contract, Sues Turner Construction Over Hospital Project

The county is seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages from the construction company. The project is years behind schedule.

San Jose Airport Gets Grant to Study Runway Safety

The two year study will get underway in November. The FAA recently changed its standards for runway safety.

Environmental Group Opposes Plan to Blow Up Old Bay Bridge Piers

A Baykeeper scientist fears the plan could harm wildlife and pollute the Bay.

Will the Governor Sign It? Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Firefighting Efforts From Drones

The governor vetoed another bill last week that would have protected residents from intrusive drone flights.

On the Fringe: Do California Voters See Trump as a Viable Candidate?

Trends in California come and go and according to recent polls, Trump may be one of them.

Senate Approves Vaccination Requirement for Day Care Workers

All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.

Santa Clara Co. Names New Cultural Competency Director

Arcel V. Blume is taking role of Cultural Competency Director for Children Services.

Bill to Penalize Drone Operators Passes Senate

The bill would fine drone operators up to $5,000 for interfering with firefighting efforts.

Win $25K For Ideas On Curbing Teen Drinking, Improving Roads, Going 'Green'

Put on your thinking caps, Saratoga! Three California agencies are holding "$25K Find A New Way" innovation contests.

$300M Hospital 2+ Years Behind: Santa Clara Co. Sends Default Notice To Construction Co.

Builder Turner Construction blames Valley Medical delays on excessive change orders and incompetence at government level.

Ruling Could End State's Death Penalty

The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling in an L.A. case where a judge called the system so “dysfunctional,” it's cruel and unusual.

Proposed Ordinance Will Force Santa Clara Co. Contractors To Give Equal Pay

“Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for cheap employers.”

$75 Million Awarded To Silicon Valley Nonprofit Manufacturing Institute

FlexTech Alliance will design and operate one of nine manufacturing institutes across U.S. and will focus on flexible hybrid electronics.

Congresswoman Eshoo: Happy Birthday, Social Security!

"I oppose privatization and cutting benefits to the hardworking Americans who have paid into the program."