Things to watch out for and useful pointers from the IRS.
Tax time is here. Check this list of 12 scams that come in many forms during the filing season.
A new city program will post informational "badges" on some 13,000 public trees. Some neighbors complain they detract from an urban forest look, while the city says they will help clear up confusion over who is to maintain those trees.
The sales tax will rise in Santa Clara County by one-eighth of a cent on Monday.
The countywide unemployment rate in February was the best it's been for that month in the past three years.
The utility powers dozens of data centers, including Apple's iCloud wireless storage system.
$61,000-plus paid for weapons during March 23 event at San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport.
A new report indicates community health in Santa Clara County is among the best in the state. What do you think?
Congress passed a law this week that will prevent the USPS from reducing Saturday delivery service to save on operating costs.
Perk for local youth from March 18 through May 18, with purchase of meal.
Medicare database shows how six major hospitals near Cupertino compare for emergency care.
Do you have a guess of how much Rep. Mike Honda had to raise to win his seat in the House of Representatives?
A new competitive bidding program put in place could reduce costs by 42 percent or more on certain products and services.
Santa Clara County will improve its online data of restaurant inspections; will transcribe and post the full report online.
Be a part of the poop solution and learn to identify Canada goose nests and addle eggs in a March 15 training.
A finalist, the Bay Area continues to vie for the bid against Miami.
Flags in front of the West Valley Sherrif's Substation honor the fallen police investigators in Santa Cruz.
The Daily 3 results are 8, 0 and 1. For Daily Derby and Fantasy 5, read below.
The Mega Million drawing for Mar. 5, 2013 was 6, 20, 39, 41, 46 and MEGA 42.
The county seeks return of cash, property and other assets such as the Santa Clara City Convention Center and Techmart Center, as part of enforcement related to the dissolution of redevelopment agencies.
The comet named after the array of cameras and telescopes on Mount Haleakala on Maui may sport a very cool dust tail, says NASA, and it's one the first of two comets expected over the Northern Hemisphere in 2013.
Of the 15,563 people in Silicon Valley receiving a federal salary and/or benefits, more than half are retired federal employees.
County Supervisor George Shirakawa resigned Friday, admits to having gambling addiction and depression.
Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa was charged Thursday with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts.
The mandated budget cuts coming Friday could have an impact on many Cupertino residents.
Photo buffs, please share: Cupertino Patch is continuing its "Spot the Station" alerts as the International Space Station crosses our local skies. We'll continue posting each day there are alerts.
The International Space Station orbits Earth, we all know that. Did you know you can see it Tuesday night?
Celebrating 50 years with sister city Copertino, Italy, Vice Mayor Gilbert Wong sends home some photos from his trip there.
The 129th Rescue Wing halted its assistance for the family believed to have abandoned their ship Monday evening.
With the switch to electronic tolling at the end of March, Golden Gate Bridge District ramps up outreach to those who still pay in cash; 14 toll workers who didn't retire or transfer to other jobs will be laid off.
Many people call today Presidents Day, or Presidents' Day, or President's Day, but officially in the eyes of the U.S. government, it's none of those.
Santa Clara County will pay out between $100 and $200 to people for their weapons.