Teacher refreshes Argonaut Elementary murals
Wenlan Lu has repainted handball court murals at Argonaut Elementary School to reflect current school values.
Sasha LowerySeptember 21, 20262 min read
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Saratoga Gas Prices Tick Up to $6.1477 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 20, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.1477 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 20, 20261 min read
Santa Clara County adult education levels reported at 60.2 percent
Census data indicates that 60.2 percent of adults in Santa Clara County hold an associate's degree or higher.
Sasha LowerySeptember 20, 20261 min read
Sam T. Liccardo, Adam B. Schiff and Alex Padilla: How Your Members of Congress Voted This Week
Every vote Sam T. Liccardo, Adam B. Schiff and Alex Padilla cast in Washington this week, on the record for Saratoga.
Knox AbbottSeptember 19, 20265 min read
Saratoga Gas Prices Tick Up to $6.1319 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 19, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.1319 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 19, 20261 min read
9/12-9/19 Saratoga Real Estate Report: 84 Listings, Sale Price Up 4.3%
Realtor.com counted 84 Saratoga, CA homes for sale as of September 2026, while Redfin reported 82 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $4,097,548.
Sasha LowerySeptember 19, 20262 min read
Three Former Supervisors Gave References for Honolulu Investigator
A former San Francisco police officer working for Honolulu’s prosecutor surrendered his California law enforcement certification after leaving the department during an internal investigation.
Owen EsparzaSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Saratoga Gas Prices Tick Up to $6.1080 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 18, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.1080 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 18, 20261 min read
Saratoga Gas Prices Climb to $6.0761 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 17, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.0761 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 18, 20261 min read
California diesel climbs to $8.21, with some Bay Area stations near $9
AAA reports California’s diesel average at $8.21 per gallon, while a Belmont station was charging nearly $9.
Sasha LowerySeptember 17, 20261 min read
Designer creates undershorts for insulin pump users
Isabelle Leong founded Pocketease to sell ShortEase, nylon spandex undershorts with zippered pockets designed to help people with Type 1 diabetes manage tethered insulin pumps.
Sasha LowerySeptember 16, 20261 min read
Motorcyclist dies after collision at Saratoga and Latimer
A woman died two days after a crash involving her motorcycle and a car at a San Jose intersection.
Sasha LowerySeptember 16, 20261 min read
Mayor Cites Rising Police Costs, Prompts Public Input
Mayor Chuck Page highlights a 21% budget increase for sheriff services and invites residents to town halls to discuss future law enforcement options.
Sasha LowerySeptember 15, 20262 min read
South Bay writers gather for events Sept 14-20
A weekly roundup of literary gatherings, book readings, and writing workshops across the South Bay region runs through Sunday.
Sasha LowerySeptember 15, 20262 min read
Homeschooling participation more than doubles to above 6% nationwide
Some San Francisco Bay Area families are using artificial intelligence to create home-based lessons as U.S. homeschooling participation rises above 6%.
Sasha LowerySeptember 14, 20261 min read
Cupertino Prop. 13 tax reduction topped $29,000 in 2025
Redfin data shows Prop. 13 provided an average tax reduction of more than $29,000 for Cupertino homeowners in 2025.
Sasha LowerySeptember 14, 20261 min read
Two Bay Area Jurisdictions Have Taken E-Bike Action as S.F. Plan Advances
A San Francisco supervisor is preparing a measure to enforce existing rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other powered devices.
Sasha LowerySeptember 14, 20261 min read
10,000-year-old Pacific mastodon tooth discovered in San Mateo County
Researchers identified an unusually intact adult Pacific mastodon molar believed to be about 10,000 years old.
Sasha LowerySeptember 14, 20261 min read
Saratoga Gas Prices Edge Higher to $5.9897 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 14, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $5.9897 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 14, 20261 min read
Volleyball team hosts Leland after home win streak
Saratoga High School volleyball prepares to face Leland while maintaining a winning record at home.
Sasha LowerySeptember 13, 20261 min read
Saratoga Gas Prices Tick Up to $5.9810 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 13, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $5.9810 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 13, 20261 min read