The Spirit of Speyside

Every May sees whisky fans from all over the world gather to sample the latest at the festival

Rental Arrears Down In Santa Clara County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Santa Clara County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Blood Donations Needed In Los Altos Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Home Prices In Los Altos Area Increased Recently

The Los Altos area has experienced explosive home price growth this past year and prices are still moving upward.

Edinburgh, the Festival City

One of my favorite cities, here are my recommendations for restaurants and places to stay

Los Altos Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find fall events, haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout Los Altos & Peninsula.

Pumpkin Availability Near Los Altos For 2021

California is in the top 10 for most pumpkin patch acres in the country.

Los Altos-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Santa Clara County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

London, top places for tea

You must go and have afternoon tea somewhere. Lot to eat, so go hungry

A Taste of Taiwan

A great destination, with the most outstanding National Museum I have ever been in. Breathtaking Jade collection

Australian Train Journeys

Three unique journeys, all worth taking, the Ghan, the Indian Pacific, and the Sunlander

Los Altos Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held in the Los Altos area.

2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In California

The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in California and other U.S. states.

Good reading for long journeys

Over the years, going back and forth to Australia many years, here is my list of recommended reading

Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobile Leader Receives Award

Amytha Willard has spent 16 years working for SCCLD, all for the Bookmobile program.

Fairytale Hideaways

You should always stay in a castle for a few days while you are in Scotland. An experience of a lifetime and not to be missed

Home Prices In Los Altos Area Increased Recently

National home prices are have surged over the past year; The Los Altos area was no exception.

Santa Clara County Library District:

See the latest announcement from Santa Clara County Library District.

London Markets, my favorites and a nice walk

Piccadilly Market and Camden Locks Market, everything from food, books, antiques, arts and crafts, something for everyone.

Los Altos-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Los Altos Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Clara County and across CA.

Santa Clara County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Los Altos residents.

An Insiders Guide to Island Hopping down under

A great destination, with many islands to choose from. Unique, and worth seeing

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Santa Clara County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

These Los Altos Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Los Altos area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Blood Donations Needed In Los Altos Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Los Altos area.

Golf Experience of a Lifetime in Scotland

Little has changed since four time Open Champion Tom Morris marked out his links using seagull feathers in 1876

Seniors Help Stanford Graduate Students Prepare for Dissertations

The GRAMS program sees graduate students present their research to a captivated audience at The Terraces at Los Altos each month.

PPP Loans Benefited Los Altos Businesses

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 692,692 California businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Los Altos.

Adventure Awaits - Africa

The trip of a lifetime. A long, long, long way to go, but worth it

Wildlife Safari - Around the World by Private Jet

This is a once in a lifetime trip for the person who has been everywhere, and done everything.

Cooling Centers To Open In Santa Clara County During Heat Wave From July 9 Until July 11

Cooling centers will open to provide air-conditioned refuge for residents who are vulnerable to the heat.

Los Altos Cooling Center Open During Weekend Heat Wave

Parts of Santa Clara County will be under a heat advisory this weekend. See where cooling centers are open in the area.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Los Altos Area: Feds

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

Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific

A magical part of the world to visit. Wonderful destination for a honeymoon

Fireworks Near Me: Los Altos' 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Los Altos & the Peninsula.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Los Altos Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Los Altos area high schools.

Los Altos Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.

A Few Days in Wales

I grew up spending a lot of time in North Wales, great hiking, gorgeous scenery

Santa Clara County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

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