County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency Issues Scam Alert

Fraudulent Text Messages and Phone Calls Are Targeting Public Assistance Beneficiaries

Use VTA? Your Commute Is About To Get More Pricier, Mountain View

BREAKING: While fares will soon increase for adults, there's good news for youths who use VTA transit.

Google & CSA To Co-Host 'Young Professionals' Networking Event

The Nov. 2 gathering will focus on forming a local social-responsibility organization. Wine tastings from Cinnabar Winery included!

Power Restored In Mountain View, Los Altos

At its worst, PG&E reports that 4278 customers were without electricity.

Stadium Curfew Causes Ed Sheeran To Cancel Santa Clara Concert, 49ers Say

BREAKING: The Santa Clara City Council is set to discuss the next non-NFL event, an Oct. 4 Coldplay concert.

Mountain View's Google-Funded Community Shuttle Renewed For Another Year

The pilot program provides free rides on six fully electric shuttles.

In Search of a Cure For Racism

We may do more to protect ourselves from the common cold than the temptation to see people of another race as a threat to our well-being.

Traffic Advisory: Gold Cup Finals At Levi's Stadium To Draw 55,000, Police Say

Breaking: Santa Clara police expected traffic congestion to begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on Hwys 101, 237, 880 and other major roadways.

Belmont Village Senior Living Sunnyvale Raised $1,135 for the Alzheimer’s Association

Both Bay Area Belmont Village Communities of Sunnyvale and San Jose will continue to raise funds for Alzheimer's Association

California Goans Gather For Festival Of Sao Joao In Mountain View

Revelers young and old wore copels, or coronets, made of fruits and flowers, as they took part in the festivities.

Groundbreaking Held For Silicon Valley Affordable Housing Community

The 67-unit apartment community in Mountain View is being built to house Santa Clara County's low-income workers and veterans.

Illegal Drone Crash Sparked Mountain View Power Outage: Police

A drone may be to blame for a power outage that affected about 1,600 PG&E customers on Thursday night.

Cyclists Invited To Inaugural Ride On Stevens Creek Trail Detour

Grab your bike and meet up Friday at 10 a.m. at trailhead along El Camino Real!

'Eclipse Megamovie' Project: Google, UC Berkeley Invite Public To Help Document

Volunteers are sought from across the U.S. to help capture images of the "Great American Eclipse."

Bay Area Gas Prices Down From Last Month, But Just Barely, AAA Says

Average gas prices were down 1 cent per gallon over the last month in the Bay Area but are 67 cents higher than the U.S. average, AAA says.

Mountain View To Host Luncheon Addressing Lack Of Affordable Housing Options

The City of Mountain View will host a lunchtime event to address concerns over a lack of mid-level housing options for middle income workers

Some Mountain View Streets Being Closed Off This Weekend To Accommodate A La Carte

A La Carte will run both Saturday and Sunday, and certain streets in downtown Mountain View will be closed off to accommodate the event.

This Earth Day, Remember the Blue in the Green

Celebrate the ocean on Earth Day with the Pacifica Beach Coalition and Shark Stewards

Residents Encouraged To Trim Vegetation To Prevent Fire Danger

Bay Area residents are being to remove dead vegetation to create a defensible space and improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.

Kaiser Permanente San Jose MD honored for aiding San Francisco Tenderloin residents

Dr. James Jang wins KP award for innovating a classical medical technique in a struggling San Francisco neighborhood.

Photo Gallery: Jewish Rally for Refugees in Silicon Valley

Hundreds of people filled the Mountain View Civic Center Plaza during the Jewish Rally for Refugees on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Jewish Rally for Refugees Set for Sunday in Silicon Valley

Jewish community members and supports will gather in Mountain View on Sunday, Feb. 12 to speak out in support of refugees and immigrants.

Caltrans Closes Bay Area Highways Due To Weather

Eight highways stretching across various Bay Area counties are partially closed due to storms creating hazardous conditions.

Mountain View Library Receives $98,000 Google Grant

Google has given a grant of $98,000 to the City of Mountain View to fund bookmobile services.

Mountain View Library to Offer Free Tax Preparation Help

The one day free tax assistance event takes place from 2 pm to 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 16.

Mountain View Commission to Host a Community Values Meeting

The free event is open to the public and will include refreshments and language translation services.

Mountain View Launching Spanish Language Leadership Academy

The eight-week course is designed to prepare Spanish-speaking residents for local leadership, volunteerism and involvement in the community.

Hundreds in Peninsula, South Bay Lose Power Due to Storm: PG&E

BREAKING: More than 10,500 people lost power the night of Jan. 3 during stormy weather in the region.

Mountain View Library Being Wrapped in Warm Wishes

Library staff is inviting patrons to write something encouraging on a pennant that will be placed on string and wrapped around the lobby.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Names New Chief Donor Experience, Engagement Officer

Congrats to Misti Sangani!

Volunteer Organization Seeks Reading Tutors For Silicon Valley, South Bay Schools

The commitment is a mere hour a week. And the need is great for the students from kindergarten to fourth grade.

Don't Miss Weekend Grand Opening Of Mtn. View's Newest Park

The 1.2 acre park Heritage Park will have a dedication ceremony with refreshments!

Caltrain Rider Survey Shows Improved Satisfaction With Transit Agency

Were you among the 4,000-plus passengers who completed the questionnaires?

Riding Caltrain Today? Get The Latest Schedule ...

Today's "Black Friday" schedule is modified. (Breaking)

Start a GoFundMe Campaign This Month and You Could Win $10K for Your Cause or Charity

The #GoBeyondGiving contest runs through Dec. 9. Know a worthy project or person in need, Mtn. View?

Caltrain Wants Your Two Cents On Bike-Parking Issues

Fast and easy survey will be online beginning Wednesday. Your opinion wanted!

Peninsula Is Short 60K+ Housing Units, New Economic Report Says

Job growth, rising home prices fueling mega-commutes of 90 minutes for some Silicon Valley workers, study contends. Will Measures A, B help?

Area Library To Host 'Hard To Believe' Film Screening, Q&A

Subject of the documentary, executing political prisoners and selling of their organs to “transplant tourists,” is, indeed, hard to believe,

Butterfly, Pumpkins, Hummingbird: Santa Clara Valley Photos of the Week

Need some beauty in your life? Look at these photos - and then go outside! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Conference Coming Up For Mtn. View, Area Teens Interested In Climate Change, Sustainability

The "Youth for Environment and Sustainability" event is free and great for student leadership and skill-building. Registration open!