Vote-by-mail participation has grown from 24.5 percent in the 2000 November primary election to 48.5 percent in the 2008 November primary election.
City Council candidates, adhering to a strict time schedule, had a chance to address the Los Altos Rotary last Thursday. Jan Pepper pointed to her civic volunteer life, her private sector work, her public sector job ... and having an even temper.
Patch staff and readers chronicled Space Shuttle Endeavour's flyovers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles with articles, photos and videos. See our editors' picks of the best.
It's easy! Stand next to your lawn sign. Have someone snap the photo. Send it to us and with a simple statement: 'I put up my lawn sign because ...'
The Daily 3 results are 0,8 and 3. For Daily Derby and Fantasy 5, read below.
The Daily 3 results are 2, 4 and 0. For the others, read on.
Whether you were at Moffett Field (as we were) or on an overpass in Sunnyvale, on top of a parking garage at work, or sailing on the bay, Space Shuttle Endeavour was almost better than advertised.
Share your photos of, and thoughts about Space Shuttle Endeavour's farewell tour here, where Patch has published essential links and information, on this historic morning.
There's a one-hour delay, but head toward the San Francisco Bay or high up. Keep an eye out anytime between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. Daytrippers to Monterey Bay Aquarium, look up right after that!
The Daily 3 results are 5, 8 and 5. Read on for Fantasy 5 and the Daily Derby.
The vote to ratify the contract has been scheduled for September 19 and 20.
Fantasy 5 results are 3, 35, 15, 25 and 8. For mor results, read on.
Break out the pajama party wear for the farewell flyover. It's a Bay Area happening.
Inclement weather postponed Space Shuttle Endeavour's departure from Florida, but local residents can still watch its farewell flight at the Ames Research Center.
The iconic cube was once part of Alamden Air Force Base. Its fate will be debated at a public input meeting in Menlo Park on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
The Daily 3 results are 1, 4 and 9. For Fantasy 5 and the Daily Derby, read on.
City Council candidates get and Los Altos School Board candidates get their first big outing together in a public event.
Bay Area residents can glimpse a rare sight: The space shuttle's farewell tour in a final ferry ride around the country before it becomes an exhibit in Los Angeles.
Candidates for Los Altos City Council, Los Altos School Board, County Board of Education and Foothill - DeAnza Community College District get a chance to show their mettle.
The Daily 3 resultsare 7, 3 and 8. For Fantasy 5 and Daily Derby results, read below.
The first forum for candidates in Los Altos is Monday, but if you've got questions, write them here, and Patch can carry your questions to them for our own candidates' Q&A.
The Daily 3 results are 5, 3 and 2. For the Daily Derby and Fantasy 5 results, see below.
The charter school asks the Santa Clara County Superior Court to compel the Los Altos School District to provide a contiguous site for its K-8 program and a special master to oversee the allocation of 'reasonably equivalent' facilities.
The Daily 3 results are 8, 2, and 2. For the Daily Derby and the Fantasy 5, read on.
Courtenay C. Corrigan is a former Pathways Committee member. With John Harpootlian and incumbent Mayor Rich Larsen, she is one of three appointees to the Los Altos Hills Town Council.
John Harpootlian is a former Planning commissioner and a longtime volunteer for the town. With Courtenay Corrigan and incumbent Mayor Rich Larsen, he is one of three appointees to the Los Altos Hills Town Council.
Patch takes a look at Los Altos and area school districts employees' pensions.
Daily 3 game results are 5, 4, and 5. For the Fantasy 5 and Daily Derby, read below.
The Daily 3 results are 6, 9 and 2. For the Daily Derby and the Fantasy 5, read on.
The Daily 3 results are 1, 9 and 2. For Fantasy 5 and the Daily Derby, read below.
The Fantasy 5 resulte are: 27, 36, 7, 11, and 5. Read on for the Daily 3 and the Daily Derby.
The Daily 3 results are 4, 0, and 3. For Fantasy 5 and the Daily Derby, read on.
Fogging was done late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning.
Now that the Democratic and Republican delegates have officially chosen their nominees, Patch wants to know: Who are you betting on? Take our poll here.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said poker acquaintances used upcoming quarterly earnings report to benefit a multi-million hedge fund.
Luther is a longtime volunteer on the school district's Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance, and is running for office for the first time.
The Daily 3 results are 3, 8, and 8. For the Fantasy 5 and the Daily Derby, read below
The Los Altos Hills attorney and mother of four sends a photo or two from the convention floor.
A proposed plan to get drivers to slow down on busy streets also needs more public input, council says.
To help tide over local schools until budget and economy improve, city might change agreement that protects Shoreline's reserves.